DESAL LTD

What DESAL LTD does

Desal Supplies Ltd (operating as DESAL LTD) is a privately held UK-based specialist distributor of water treatment and desalination components, headquartered in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, with a defined service territory covering the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company operates from a primary office at Logic 5, Kingsway Business Park, Rochdale, supplemented by a secondary warehouse at 9 Canal St Works, and is staffed by a lean team of approximately eight people led by Partner Dan Shackleton and General Manager Lois Hull. It positions itself as 'The Desalination Experts' and acts as a single-source supplier of branded consumables and equipment to OEMs and resellers building or maintaining water treatment systems.

The company's product portfolio is an aggregation of components from leading international manufacturers rather than proprietary IP: Danfoss APP and PAH high-pressure pumps plus iSave isobaric energy recovery devices, DuPont FilmTec reverse osmosis / nanofiltration / ultrafiltration membranes and Amberlite ion exchange resins, Georg Fischer (Signet) flow meters, sensors and transmitters, Genesys specialist antiscalants and cleaning chemicals, Myron L handheld water quality meters, PASS high-pressure couplings, Phoenix Vessel Technology fiberglass reinforced pressure vessels, and TECVAL precision and Super Duplex valves. Technical emphasis is on seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) applications (with claimed energy savings up to 65% and ERD efficiency up to 92% from Danfoss systems) alongside brackish water, industrial process water, residential, dairy, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical use cases. The company also offers a process design support service using DuPont WAVE and Genesys Membrane Master 5 to advise customers on technology selection and pretreatment regimes.

Commercially, Desal runs a sales-led, consultative B2B go-to-market: pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, customers are directed to a sales phone line and a generic sales inbox, and the company commits to a 24-hour RFQ response turnaround supported by in-house stock for fast delivery. Revenue is generated from one-time component sales as the primary stream, supplemented by professional services revenue from process design support. The customer base is segmented horizontally across OEM water treatment equipment manufacturers (enterprise) and water treatment resellers (mid-market), with end-use verticals spanning seawater desalination, industrial water treatment, residential purification, food and beverage processing, and dairy. The company has no disclosed institutional investment, no funding history, no AI/ML capabilities, no patents, and no awards in the source materials, and there is no public revenue disclosure available.

Name

DESAL LTD

Legal name

Desal Supplies Ltd

Website

https://desal.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Desal Supplies Ltd is a privately held UK and Ireland distributor of branded water treatment and desalination components — including pumps, RO membranes, valves, instrumentation, couplings, and chemicals — sourced from Danfoss, DuPont, Georg Fischer, Genesys and other leading manufacturers, sold on a quote basis to OEM manufacturers and resellers with supporting process design services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Treatment Components Distribution

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Membranes, Consumables & Chemicals (Elements, Antiscalants, Cleaning) (EUANAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Desalination Process Chemicals (IMAEAJAG), Pre-Treatment & Fouling Control (UF/MF, DAF, Coagulation/Filtration) (EUANAFAF)

Keywords

• Water treatment components
• Reverse osmosis membranes
• Desalination equipment supply
• High pressure pumps
• Membrane filtration consumables

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochdale

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Water Treatment Components Sales: Desal generates revenue through the sale of water treatment components and consumables including membranes, pumps, chemicals, instrumentation, couplings, O-rings, pressure vessels, and valves sourced from leading manufacturers like Danfoss, DuPont, Georg Fischer, Genesys, Myron, PASS, Phoenix, and TECVAL.
2. Process Design Support Services: Consulting and technical support services for water treatment process design during conceptual and preliminary stages. Includes technology selection guidance using DuPont WAVE software, pretreatment recommendations using Genesys Membrane Master 5, and membrane optimization services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DESAL distributes water treatment components, consumables, and instrumentation for desalination and water purification systems serving OEM manufacturers and resellers in the UK and Ireland. The company is an authorized distributor for major manufacturers including Danfoss (high-pressure pumps and energy recovery devices), DuPont (RO, NF, UF membranes and ion exchange resins), Georg Fischer (instrumentation), Genesys (chemicals), Myron (water testing), PASS (couplings), Phoenix (pressure vessels), and TECVAL (valves). DESAL also provides process design support services using industry-standard software tools such as DuPont WAVE and Genesys Membrane Master 5.

Product overview

DESAL LTD is a UK and Ireland distributor of water treatment components, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products from multiple leading brands. The core offering includes Danfoss high-pressure pumps (APP and PAH models) and iSave energy recovery devices for desalination applications; DuPont FilmTec reverse osmosis membranes, nanofiltration and ultrafiltration membranes, and ion exchange resins; Georg Fischer measurement and control instrumentation including flow meters, sensors, transmitters and controllers; Genesys specialist membrane chemicals including antiscalants and cleaners; Myron water quality testing instruments; PASS high-pressure couplings; Phoenix pressure vessels; and TECVAL precision valves. The company also provides process design support services. Products serve applications across marine vessels, industrial plants, brackish water, seawater, residential water, dairy, food preparation, and general industrial water treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Danfoss APP High-Pressure Pumps High-performance oil-free axial piston pumps for seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) and industrial wastewater treatment applications. Flow rates from 0.6 to 86 m³/h with operating pressures up to 120 barg. ATEX-rated versions available for hazardous environments. Designed for OEMs and operators of desalination systems requiring energy-efficient high-pressure pumping.
• Danfoss PAH Pumps Oil-free high-pressure pumps designed for tap water applications including firefighting, dust suppression, and water hydraulics. Sold through DESAL's authorized distribution channel to OEMs and resellers in the UK and Ireland.
• Danfoss iSave Energy Recovery Device High-efficiency isobaric energy recovery device (ERD) for seawater reverse osmosis applications. Captures waste pressure from membrane reject flow, achieving efficiency rates up to 92% and energy savings up to 60% compared to traditional systems without energy recovery. Combines rotary isobaric pressure exchanger, high-pressure booster pump, and electric motor in an integrated 3-in-1 solution.
• DuPont FilmTec Reverse Osmosis Membranes Industry-leading reverse osmosis membranes for brackish water, seawater, and residential water purification applications. Available in 2.5", 4", and 8" sizes with various configurations including high-rejection (HR), high-rejection low-energy (HRLE), and extended membrane versions. Distributed as authorized UK partner of DuPont Water Treatment Solutions.
• DuPont Nanofiltration Membranes Membrane technology for removing colour, TOC, hardness, radium, and achieving overall TDS reduction. Configurable solute permeability for diverse water treatment applications. Distributed through DESAL's authorized UK channel.
• DuPont IntegraTec Ultrafiltration Modules Ultrafiltration modules for RO pretreatment, wastewater reclamation, and potable water production. Provides high turbidity removal and tolerance to feedwater quality upsets. Sold to OEMs and resellers across the UK and Ireland water treatment market.
• DuPont Amberlite Ion Exchange Resin Ion exchange resins for water softening, industrial demineralization, condensate polishing, ultrapure water production, and wastewater treatment. Distributed by DESAL under authorized UK partnership with DuPont.
• Georg Fischer (Signet) Flow Meters Measurement instruments including ultrasonic flowmeters and variable area flow meters for precise, non-contacting flow rate measurement in water treatment processes. Distributed as authorized UK partner of Georg Fischer.
• Georg Fischer (Signet) Sensors Process sensors including pressure and temperature sensors, paddlewheel sensors, magmeters, conductivity/resistivity electrodes, pH/ORP electrodes, and dissolved oxygen sensors for water treatment monitoring applications.
• Georg Fischer (Signet) Transmitters and Controllers GF SmartPro single-channel transmitters and Multi-Parameter two-channel controllers for water treatment process applications. Distributed by DESAL as authorized UK partner.
• Genesys Membrane Antiscalants Specialist chemicals formulated to prevent mineral scale formation in reverse osmosis systems, extending membrane life and maintaining consistent water flow. Supplied by DESAL under authorized UK partnership with Genesys.
• Genesys Membrane Cleaning Chemicals Specialized cleaners for RO and UF membranes designed to restore membranes to peak efficiency and reduce downtime. Supplied by DESAL as Genesys chemicals distributor.
• Genesys Membrane Autopsy Service Expert analysis service of failed or underperforming membranes to identify root causes of fouling or degradation, with tailored cleaning programme recommendations. Offered through DESAL's Genesys partnership.
• Myron L Ultrameter II Water Testing Instruments Handheld water testing instruments (including Ultrameter II 6PFC and 4P models) featuring advanced four-electrode conductivity cell technology with ±1% accuracy for water quality control. Stocked by DESAL under authorized partnership with Myron L Company.
• PASS High-Pressure Couplings Grooved couplings for UF and RO systems manufactured from reinforced nylon, stainless steel, duplex, and super duplex materials. Available in pressure ratings up to 80 Bar. Stocked by DESAL under authorized partnership with PASS.
• Phoenix Pressure Vessels High-quality fiberglass reinforced membrane housings and pressure vessels for critical processes in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, electronics, petrochemical, and seawater desalination industries. Distributed by DESAL under partnership with Phoenix Vessel Technology.
• TECVAL Valves Precision-engineered valves and fittings including ball valves, needle valves, manifolds, check valves, and fittings. Specializes in Super Duplex Valves for demanding fluid handling and desalination environments. Distributed under partnership with TECVAL (ISO 9001:2015 certified, headquartered in Terrassa, Barcelona).
• Water Treatment Process Design Support Early-stage process design support service using DuPont WAVE software and Genesys Membrane Master 5 for technology selection, pretreatment recommendations, and risk assessment. Targeted at OEMs and operators planning water treatment projects in the conceptual and preliminary stages.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings up to 65% with Danfoss positive displacement pump systems compared to traditional centrifugal pumps
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationDesal is an official distributor of Danfoss APP pumps, PAH pumps, and iSave energy recovery devices for the UK and Ireland water treatment and desalination market. Danfoss is a global leader in engineering solutions specializing in high-performance pumps for desalination plants focusing on energy efficiency.
• DuPont Water Treatment SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationDesal is an authorized UK distributor of DuPont FilmTec reverse osmosis membranes, nanofiltration membranes, ultrafiltration modules, and ion exchange resins. DuPont is a leader in membrane technology for desalination and water treatment applications.
• Georg Fischer (Signet)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationDesal stocks and distributes Georg Fischer Signet instrumentation products including flow meters, level sensors, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, pH/ORP electrodes, conductivity electrodes, dissolved oxygen sensors, and transmitters for water treatment monitoring applications.
• GenesyssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationDesal supplies Genesys specialist chemicals for reverse osmosis and membrane filtration systems, including antiscalants, membrane cleaning chemicals, flocculants, and biocides for water treatment plant optimization.
• Myron L CompanysecondaryTechnology or IntegrationDesal is a stockist of Myron L handheld water testing instruments including the Ultrameter II 6PFC and 4P models, providing water quality testing and calibration solutions for water treatment applications.
• PASSsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationDesal stocks PASS high pressure couplings including grooved couplings in reinforced nylon, stainless steel, duplex, and super duplex materials with pressure ratings up to 80 Bar for RO systems.
• Phoenix Vessel TechnologysecondaryTechnology or IntegrationDesal partners with Phoenix Vessel Technology for the supply of high-quality fiberglass reinforced membrane housings and pressure vessels for water treatment applications including food & beverage, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and seawater desalination.
• TECVALsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationDesal distributes TECVAL precision valves and fittings for fluid handling and desalination systems. TECVAL, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Terrassa, Barcelona, specializes in Super Duplex Valves and operates under ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hydranautics (Nitto Group): Global manufacturer of RO, NF and UF membranes selling directly and via distributors to desalination and industrial water customers. Hydranautics is a direct alternative supplier to the FilmTec range Desal distributes, and competes for the same OEM design wins.
• DuPont Water Solutions: Desal's principal supplier for FilmTec membranes, ion exchange resins and UF modules — but DuPont also sells directly to large OEMs and EPCs globally. DuPont's direct sales channel is both Desal's biggest commercial dependency and its most significant competitive threat if distribution agreements were tightened.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global integrated water and wastewater solutions provider with a significant UK and Ireland presence. Veolia sells directly to the same OEM and end-user customers Desal serves, but as a much broader portfolio including plant design, EPC, and operations — competing for the procurement budget that also flows through specialist distributors like Desal.
• SUEZ Water & Environmental Solutions: Major international water and waste services company with UK/Ireland operations delivering treatment plants, chemicals, and aftermarket services. SUEZ overlaps with Desal at the membrane and chemical supply layer and competes for the same OEM and industrial customer relationships.
• Toray Membrane Europe: European arm of a leading RO/NF/UF membrane manufacturer, selling directly and via channel partners to OEMs and end-users. Toray is a direct alternative to Desal's DuPont FilmTec line for the same SWRO and brackish applications, and represents both a competing brand and a competing channel for the same customer wallet.
• Pentair X-Flow: Pentair's membrane and water-treatment brand manufacturing UF/MF membranes and skid systems, supplying OEMs and end-users in municipal and industrial water treatment. X-Flow competes head-on with the DuPont UF line Desal distributes and supplies the same marine, food, and industrial applications.

Direct peers

• WPL Limited: UK wastewater and water treatment specialist providing packaged plant, components and aftermarket service to municipal and industrial clients in the UK. WPL targets an overlapping customer base and represents a comparable specialist alternative for OEM and end-user procurement in the same geography.
• Envirogen Group: UK-headquartered specialist in industrial water and wastewater treatment solutions, supplying components, packaged systems and aftermarket services to UK and European customers. Envirogen targets a closely overlapping customer base (OEMs, food & beverage, industrial) with a comparable technical-distribution model.
• Elga Process Water (Veolia): UK and European supplier of water purification systems, components and consumables to industrial, pharmaceutical and laboratory customers. Elga shares Desal's specialty-distributor character but operates at greater scale and with broader branded coverage.
• Puretech Water Treatment: UK-based independent distributor of water treatment components and consumables serving OEMs and end-users in the British market. Operates a near-identical model to Desal — multi-brand specialist distribution with technical support — making it the closest direct peer for share-of-wallet comparisons.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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