BESTWAY ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES LTD

What BESTWAY ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES LTD does

Bestway Environmental Technologies (BET) designs and manufactures air-to-water generators, drinking water systems, and environmental appliances from its 52,000 sqm Nanxun Super Factory in Huzhou, Zhejiang, with a UK-registered holding entity (Aberdeen) and overseas branches in the UAE, India, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and the UK. The company is the operating entity of a 2020 joint venture with Israel's BIE Group (parent of Watergen), established by Chairman Peng Cong after 178 material experiments on air-to-water (AWG) technology and refounded in 2023 through a partnership with General Manager Liang Ping as Bestway Environmental Technology (Huzhou) Co., Ltd. The product platform converts ambient humidity into drinking water through a four-part proprietary stack: the GENius enthalpy exchange system, MOFs (metal-organic framework) crystal nano-adsorbents — claimed as the world's first factory-scale MOFs production for AWG, with 300% higher moisture absorption than silica gel — the DAWC intelligent capture system operating from -10°C to 50°C across 10–90% relative humidity, and a six-stage purification system certified to NSF/ANSI 61. Commercial SKUs range from household units (20L, 40L daily) and split outdoor units (70L) to mid-scale industrial generators (up to 600L/day), large modular drinking-water stations (500 tons/day), and vehicle-mounted emergency vehicles.

The portfolio extends beyond AWG into a Drinking Water Platforms line (RO purifiers, water boilers, ice-making dispensers, smart direct-drinking units, public drinking fountains), Environmental Appliances (dehumidifiers, air circulators, heaters, air fryers, towel radiators), and Outdoor Appliances (insulated boxes, portable air conditioners, vehicle refrigerators, camping fans). BET is also the OEM/ODM manufacturer behind international brand Watergen, as well as BIBO, providing contract design and mass-production services. End customers span government and municipal water authorities (notably UNHCR emergency deployments in Africa), industrial and commercial enterprises (hospitals, schools, construction sites, cargo shipping fleets), and residential/household consumers. Revenue is generated predominantly through B2B hardware sales via direct enterprise/government accounts, an OEM/ODM channel, and a global distributor network organized under the Belt and Road Cooperation Alliance, with approximately 65% of product exported to the Middle East, Africa, and Europe and the remainder sold in the domestic Chinese market via Greater Bay Area channels and a 5,200-unit / 30M yuan order won in mid-2025.

The reported 2025 output-value projection of 230 million yuan (~$32M USD) is anchored by a Q1 2025 actual of 37 million yuan; a planned 1.97 billion RMB Nanxun industrial park expansion targets 150,000 AWG and 700,000 smart-water units annually atop the existing 1-million-unit base capacity. The company holds 27 international qualifications (NSF/ANSI 61, CE, ETL, ISO 14064), reports 78 patents (including 7 invention patents), runs an R&D team of 12 water-science PhDs supplemented by 5 senior industry veterans, and maintains research partnerships with the Chinese Academy of Sciences Ningbo Institute, a Tsinghua University PhD team, and an Israel-based AI algorithm center.

Name

BESTWAY ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Legal name

Bestway Environmental Technology (Huzhou) Co., Ltd.

Website

https://thebetglobal.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bestway Environmental Technologies designs and manufactures air-to-water generators, drinking water systems, and environmental and outdoor appliances, serving governments, industrial/commercial enterprises, and households across China, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe via direct sales, OEM/ODM, and a Belt and Road distributor alliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air-to-Water Generation Equipment

NAICS

Major Household Appliance Manufacturing (33522), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Whole-House (Point-of-Entry) Water Treatment Systems (CRAJAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ), Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Air-to-water generators
• Atmospheric water generation
• Water purification equipment
• Environmental appliances
• Drinking water dispensers

Headquarters

HQ city

Aberdeen

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Air-to-Water Generators (Hardware Sales): Sale of air-to-water generation equipment across residential, commercial, and industrial segments. Products range from household units (20L-40L/day) to large industrial systems (up to 20T/day). Revenue split approximately 65% export, with domestic China market expansion underway.
2. Smart Water Purification Equipment (Hardware Sales): Sale of water purifiers, drinking water dispensers, water boilers, reverse osmosis systems, and related filtration equipment for household, commercial, and institutional use.
3. Environmental & Outdoor Appliances (Hardware Sales): Sale of environmental appliances including dehumidifiers, humidifiers, air circulators, heaters, air fryers, and outdoor appliances such as portable air conditioners, vehicle refrigerators, and camping fans.
4. OEM/ODM Manufacturing Services: BET provides original equipment manufacturing and design services for international brands including Watergen (Israel) and BIBO, with mature OEM/ODM service capabilities that allow customization to meet diverse client requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bestway Environmental Technologies (BET) designs, manufactures, and globally distributes air-to-water generators (AWGs) that extract drinking water from ambient air using proprietary MOFs/COFs nano-adsorbent materials and an enthalpy exchange system. The portfolio extends to smart water purification and dispensing equipment (RO purifiers, water boilers, ice-makers, dispensers) plus environmental and outdoor appliances (dehumidifiers, heaters, air fryers, portable air conditioners, vehicle refrigerators), with OEM/ODM manufacturing services for international brands.

Product overview

BET (Bestway Environmental Technologies) offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on air-to-water generation technology—machines that extract water from ambient air without requiring external water sources. The core product line encompasses air water generators ranging from household units (20L, 40L daily capacity) to commercial, industrial, and mobile/vehicle-mounted emergency systems. Complementing this are drinking water platforms including RO purifiers, water boilers, dispensers, and ice-making units. The company has expanded into environmental appliances (dehumidifiers, humidifiers, heaters, air fryers, air circulating/cooling fans) and outdoor appliances (portable air conditioners, vehicle refrigerators, insulated boxes, camping fans). All products share a unified focus on water and air quality management for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The company operates as an OEM/ODM manufacturer serving international brands (Watergen, BIBO) while building its own global trade platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

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Products and services

• Air Water Generators (Air-to-Water Machines) Core product line that extracts water from ambient air through condensation and multi-stage purification. Ranges from household units (20L, 40L daily capacity) to commercial/industrial units (up to 600L/day) and mobile/vehicle-mounted emergency units. No external water source required—operates on electricity to extract atmospheric moisture.
• Drinking Water Platforms Complete portfolio of water purification and dispensing solutions including RO (reverse osmosis) water purifiers, water boilers, floor-standing and under-sink units, desktop coffee machines, outdoor drinking platforms, wall-mounted boilers, ice-making dispensers, and smart direct drinking water dispensers. Features hot, cold, and ambient water options.
• Environmental Appliances Home environment control products including dehumidifiers, humidifiers/dehumidifier combos, air circulating fans, cooling fans, heaters (infrared parasol, ceiling, freestanding, wall-mounted), towel radiators, air fryers, and air coolers. Extends from water technology into broader home comfort appliances.
• Outdoor Appliances Portable and outdoor-specific products including heat preservation boxes (insulated coolers), removable/portable air conditioners, vehicle refrigerators, camping fans, and high-speed handheld fans. Designed for camping, RV, and mobile lifestyle applications.
• Split-Type Air Water Generator 70L Outdoor air water generation unit with indoor drinking water delivery. Features hot and cold water, 70L/day capacity, HEPA air filter plus multi-stage filtration (PP+CTO+UF+Mineralization+UV), intelligent touch control, and UV water preservation system.
• Medium-Scale Industrial Air Water Generator (GEN-M Pro) Mid-sized mobile air-to-water generator producing up to 600L/day. Designed for schools, hospitals, parks, construction sites, and residential buildings. Features sediment filtration, mineralization, activated carbon, NanoCeram filters, and UV-C sterilization. Operates at 18-40°C, 20-90% humidity. Provides water for 500-800 people at 2-4 cents per liter.
• Portable Small Air Water Generator (M1) Mobile small-scale water generator producing up to 200L/day. Features advanced fiber and microbiological treatment, UV sterilization, ultrafiltration. Sub-micron barrier filter eliminates <2.5μm particles. Includes ozone generator and external water tank.
• Large Industrial Intelligent Drinking Water Station Industrial-scale air-to-water system for municipal, commercial, and emergency applications. Can provide water for entire facilities or communities. Suitable for hospitals, schools, and communities in water-scarce areas.
• Emergency Water Supply Vehicle Vehicle-mounted mobile air water generation unit for emergency disaster relief. Provides rapid deployment of drinking water supply in disaster zones, remote areas, and humanitarian crisis situations.
• Ice-Making Water Dispenser Combined water dispenser and ice maker producing 12kg ice per 24 hours. Features RO filtration, 50G/75G/100G heating options, 20L/h heating capacity, WiFi function, TDS detection, and automatic sensor water-fetching.
• Outdoor Drinking Platform (YL-600S) ADA-compliant outdoor drinking fountain with touchless activation, 20-second auto shut-off, 30L/h cooling capacity, lead-out composite filter, wall-mounting installation. Features integrated silver ion antimicrobial protection and splash-proof design.
• Smart Direct Drinking Water Dispenser Intelligent dispenser with auto wake-up water mode sensing, self-cleaning tank function, intelligent sleep system, high-efficiency filter cartridges. IPX5 waterproof, 1500-2100W heating, 58W cooling.
• DROP Under-Kitchen Intelligent Water Boiler Smart Android-controlled under-sink water boiler with 8.5L SUS304 tank, 2500W heating, heat recovery system (70% power saving), 28L/H hot water output, 40L/H warm water (45-90°C adjustable). INCOLOY 800 heating element for durability.
• Water Boiler-C22 Flash-heating water boiler producing boiled water in 5 seconds. Features BOPE technology (30%+ energy savings vs traditional), 2200W rated power, SS304/ABS tank, 95-98°C hot water, 35L/H supply, scale-free design.
• Desktop Reverse Osmosis Water Purifier Desktop RO purifier available in heating and non-heating versions. Features 75-100GPD flow rate, optional WiFi, 3.5L raw water tank, 800W heating (heating version), 6min kettle fill time (75GPD).
• Stainless Steel Drinking Water Fountain Series (YLR-600E) 304 stainless steel public drinking fountain with 10-30L/H cooling capacity, dual faucet design (Swan-neck tap + bubbler), optional filtration system, fan cooling or condenser cooling options. For hotels, schools, airports, offices.
• Dehumidifiers Home and commercial dehumidification units to control indoor humidity levels.
• Heaters Full range of heating solutions including infrared parasol heaters (3×0.5KW), ceiling heaters (2×0.75KW), freestanding heaters (1.2KW carbon lamp), and wall-mounted heaters (1.5KW carbon lamp). 120V/60Hz options for various indoor/outdoor heating needs.
• Heat Preservation Boxes (Insulated Coolers) Portable insulated containers for maintaining temperature of food and beverages during outdoor activities, camping, and travel.
• Vehicle Refrigerators Portable refrigerators designed for automotive and mobile use, suitable for vehicles, camping, and outdoor activities.
• High-Speed Handheld Fans Portable personal cooling devices for outdoor use, camping, and travel.
• Removable/Portable Air Conditioners Mobile air conditioning units for portable cooling solutions in various settings.
• Towel Radiators Electric heated towel rails for bathrooms, providing warming and drying of towels.
• Air Fryers Kitchen appliances for oil-free or reduced-oil cooking using rapid air circulation technology.
• OEM/ODM Manufacturing Services Original equipment manufacturing and design services for international brands including Watergen (Israel) and BIBO. Provides full OEM/ODM capabilities including product design, prototyping, and mass production with customization to meet diverse client requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy cost of 0.3 yuan (~$0.04 USD) per liter of water produced for household air water generators
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BET Global (BET-Global overseas branch)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025BET-China and its overseas affiliate BET-Global jointly organize international business activities, including the large-scale foreign guest reception during the 137th Canton Fair. The partnership coordinates global trade initiatives and manages international distributor networks.
• Israeli BIE Group (Watergen)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 October 2020Joint venture partnership with Israeli BIE Group (parent company of Watergen). Watergen is an international air-to-water technology brand, and BET serves as its primary OEM/ODM manufacturer. The JV Binfeng Technology (浙江) was established in Nanxun, Zhejiang Province in October 2020.
• Binyi (Shanghai) Industrial Co., Ltd. (镔宜（上海）实业有限公司)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2020Trading company established in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone Lujiazui area in August 2020 as part of BET's China market entry strategy, facilitated by the Lujiazui Administration Bureau.
• Ningbo Institute of Materials, Chinese Academy of Sciences (中科院宁波材料所)coreTechnology or IntegrationJoint laboratory established with the Chinese Academy of Sciences Ningbo Institute of Materials for collaborative research in air-to-water technology and new materials. Represents BET's primary academic research partnership for advancing core technology.
• UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with UNHCR to deploy mobile emergency water supply vehicles in African drought areas. These vehicles have supplied 120,000 tons of safe drinking water to affected populations, representing a major humanitarian impact initiative.
• BIBOcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBET is a senior OEM/ODM manufacturer for international brand BIBO, producing air water generators under their brand. Along with Watergen, BIBO represents one of BET's key international manufacturing partnerships.
• Tsinghua University PhD Research TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with a PhD research team from Tsinghua University on a new air water generator model using adsorptive new materials. The product can operate in humidity as low as 20% and temperature as low as 5°C and is currently in small-batch trial production.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• Midea Group: Midea is one of the world's largest appliance manufacturers with deep presence in water-related products, air conditioning, and environmental appliances. It competes with BET's environmental appliance line and represents the type of scaled, channel-dominant incumbent BET must navigate as it broadens from AWG into adjacent appliance categories.
• Coway: Coway is a leading Korean water purifier and home appliance company with strong rental/subscription business model in drinking water dispensers and purifiers. Competes with BET's drinking water platform products (RO purifiers, dispensers) in Asian markets and represents the dominant subscription-based water appliance model BET could potentially emulate.
• Pentair: Pentair is a major global water treatment and filtration company serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Its whole-house water treatment systems and industrial water solutions directly overlap with BET's water purification and treatment offerings, particularly for institutional and industrial customers in developed markets.
• Haier Smart Home: Haier is a global major household appliance manufacturer with extensive product lines including water purifiers, dehumidifiers, and increasingly smart home appliances. As BET expands into broader environmental appliances, it directly competes for shelf space and consumer attention against Haier's established distribution and brand equity in both domestic China and export markets.

Direct peers

• Watergen: Watergen is the most recognized global brand in atmospheric water generation technology. It is BET's parent JV partner (via Israel's BIE Group) and primary OEM customer, but also the most direct global competitor in commercializing AWG products for residential, humanitarian, and government markets. The two companies are deeply intertwined commercially yet compete in the same end-markets under different brands.
• AquaGen (Alqalam): AquaGen is an Israeli-headquartered AWG manufacturer with strong presence in humanitarian and emerging market deployments. Directly comparable to BET in air-to-water technology, product range, and target segments (humanitarian, government, commercial). Like BET, it leverages Israeli water-tech brand equity to access premium and government channels.
• EcoloBlue / Atmospheric Water Solutions: Atmospheric Water Solutions (formerly EcoloBlue) is a U.S.-based pioneer in residential and commercial AWG units. Directly competes with BET in air-to-water generation for households and commercial facilities, particularly in markets where U.S. or Western brand preferences favor non-Chinese suppliers. Comparable product positioning and target customer base in arid regions.
• WaterMaker (Sky Source): WaterMaker is a pioneer in atmospheric water generation technology with a global distribution network. Directly comparable product offering and target market (household and commercial AWG units), competing with BET in international markets and at trade shows for both humanitarian and commercial customers.

Regional players

• Hangzhou Puretech / Angel (ÁNGEL) Water Tech: Angel Water Technology is a major Chinese water purification specialist with strong domestic presence in drinking water systems, RO purifiers, and household water treatment. Competes with BET in the domestic Chinese residential water treatment market and represents a regional-scale Chinese player BET must displace to grow domestic share from 35% to a higher mix.

Emerging players

• Ecopure / Hefei Ecopure Water Technology: Ecopure is a Chinese emerging water purification specialist with strong OEM/ODM capabilities serving international water brands—analogous to BET's role as OEM for Watergen/BIBO. Competes in the same Chinese contract manufacturing space for water treatment equipment and represents a peer in the "China-as-OEM-for-global-water-brands" model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat8 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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