Newterra
Newterra designs, engineers, manufactures, and services modular water and wastewater treatment systems for municipalities, industrial operators, developers, miners, and remediators across North America, delivered through six sub-brands covering 12+ technology categories including aeration, filtration, reverse osmosis, PFAS, and stormwater.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersCoraopolis, United States
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Newterra firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Newterra
- Legal name
- Newterra Corporation, Inc.
- Website
- https://steelservicesco.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Short description
- Newterra designs, engineers, manufactures, and services modular water and wastewater treatment systems for municipalities, industrial operators, developers, miners, and remediators across North America, delivered through six sub-brands covering 12+ technology categories including aeration, filtration, reverse osmosis, PFAS, and stormwater.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Newterra industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment
- NAICS
- Remediation Services (562910)
- SIC
- Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial Wastewater & Effluent Treatment Services (BPALAHAD), Pipework, Calorifier & Heat Exchanger Descaling/Decontamination (BPABAJAI)
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Where Newterra is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Coraopolis
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Newterra business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment Sales: Newterra designs, engineers, manufactures, and services environmental, water and wastewater treatment solutions. Revenue is generated from the sale of treatment systems including activated sludge systems, clarifiers, filtration units, aeration equipment, membrane systems, and remediation technologies.
- Rental Solutions: The company offers rental equipment for emergency, bridge, and supplemental water and wastewater treatment needs. Rental offerings include surface aeration rentals, non-potable water treatment rentals, remediation rentals, reverse osmosis rentals, vessel rentals, oil water separator rentals, and long box clarifier rentals.
- Technical Support and Service Contracts: Comprehensive lifecycle support including operations consultation, startup and commissioning services, digital solutions, technical support contracts, parts and consumables support, and media exchange services (granular activated carbon media services).
- PFAS Pilot Solutions: Tailored pilot programs for PFAS contamination testing including Rapid Small Scale Column Testing (RSSCT) and field piloting services to help customers select optimal treatment media and equipment.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels9 records
Newterra product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Newterra designs, engineers, manufactures, and services modular water and wastewater treatment systems for municipalities, industries, and developers. Their portfolio spans 12+ technology categories including activated sludge, aeration and mixing, clarification and filtration, ion exchange, membrane bioreactors, reverse osmosis, deaeration, and PFAS remediation, delivered through six brands (EPRO, TIGG, StormwateRx, AIRE-O2, COCHRANE, H2O Engineering). They also provide rental equipment, technical service contracts, parts and consumables, digital SCADA/IoT monitoring, and full lifecycle support.
Product overview
Newterra is a water and wastewater treatment technology company offering a broad portfolio of modular, energy- and water-efficient physical treatment systems. The portfolio includes core treatment technologies spanning activated sludge, aeration and mixing, clarification and filtration, ion exchange, membrane systems (ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, membrane bioreactors), activated carbon adsorption (liquid and vapor phase), deaeration, and remediation systems, along with specialized sub-brands EPRO (reverse osmosis), TIGG (activated carbon drums and bag filtration), StormwateRx (stormwater treatment), AIRE-O2 (aeration and lagoon solutions), COCHRANE (boiler feed and deaeration), and H2O Engineering (tailored filtration and ozone solutions). Newterra serves diverse markets including municipal government, private and commercial development, food and beverage, chemical processing, oil and gas, manufacturing, energy and utilities, mining, recycling and landfills, transportation, and aquaculture. Services include technical support, digital solutions (SCADA/IoT monitoring), rental equipment, parts and consumables, media exchange, startup and commissioning, and modernizations. The company was acquired by Grundfos in 2026.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- EPRO: Environmental Products Reverse Osmosis USA - specializes in reverse osmosis systems for water treatment.
- TIGG
- StormwateRx
- AIRE-O2 Aeration Systems
- COCHRANE
- H2O Engineering
Products and services
- Activated Sludge Treatment Systems Biological wastewater treatment systems using activated sludge processes, including oxidation ditches and sequencing batch reactors (SBR), for municipal and industrial applications.
- AIRE-O2 Aeration Systems Surface-mounted aeration products including Triton 2.0 Process Aerator, HALO Surface Aerator, Standard Aspirator, HURRICANE Submersible Aerator/Mixer, RIPTIDE Surface Mixer, TORNADO Aspirator, TWISTER Low-Speed Aerator, and BREEZE Air Stripper for municipal, industrial, and aquaculture wastewater treatment.
- COCHRANE Boiler Feed and Water Treatment Industrial clean water and boiler feed treatment solutions including counterflow deaerators, parallel downflow deaerators, spray atomizing deaerators, vacuum deaerators, forced draft degassifiers, multiport relief valves, and UNI-PAC packaged deaerators for power generation, manufacturing, chemical, oil and gas, and institutional clients.
- Clarification and Filtration Systems Physical-chemical treatment systems including LongBox Clarifiers, multi-media filtration, and clarification equipment for sediment and suspended-solids removal in groundwater treatment, dewatering, and potable water pretreatment applications.
- EPRO Reverse Osmosis Systems Reverse osmosis and desalination systems for producing ultrapure and potable water from various feed water sources, including seawater and contaminated groundwater. EPRO was founded in 1976 and acquired by Newterra.
- H2O Engineering Water Treatment Solutions Tailored water treatment solutions including water filtration equipment, irrigation disinfection systems, ozone equipment, system integration, automation, service, and consumable supplies for agriculture, breweries, wineries, food and beverage, industrial, and remediation applications.
- Ion Exchange Systems Ion exchange resin systems for removing inorganic dissolved solid impurities from feed water, process equipment, and steam-generating boilers to prevent scaling and oxidation damage, also used for PFAS short-chain compound removal.
- Liquid Phase Adsorber Systems Granular activated carbon (GAC) adsorption systems for removing organic contaminants, PFAS, and dissolved substances from liquid streams, including CANSORB P high-pressure vessels and multi-media liquid phase systems.
- Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Plants Membrane bioreactor systems combining biological treatment with membrane filtration for high-quality wastewater treatment effluent, used in municipal and industrial applications.
- Modular Potable Water Systems Pre-engineered, modular systems for producing drinking water from groundwater or surface sources, incorporating filtration, disinfection, and treatment technologies for decentralized and community water supply.
- Ozone Sparge Remediation Ozone-based remediation technology for disinfecting water sources and treating contaminated groundwater and soil through advanced oxidation processes.
- Packaged Treatment Plants Pre-fabricated, modular wastewater treatment plants designed for easy transport, rapid deployment, and operation in municipal, industrial, and remote locations.
- PFAS Water Treatment Systems Activated carbon adsorption and ion exchange systems specifically designed for removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from municipal and industrial water sources, including CANSORB CP systems with flow rates up to 1,000 GPM.
- Pressure Vessels ASME-coded and non-coded pressure vessels for hosting treatment media including carbon, ion exchange resins, and filtration media in water and wastewater treatment applications.
- Remediation Technologies Comprehensive site remediation systems for groundwater and soil contaminated with LNAPL, DNAPL, PAHs, PCBs, PFAS, 1,4-dioxane, arsenic, iron, and leachate, including vacuum extraction, air sparging, air strippers, carbon filtration, and chemical precipitation.
- Softeners and Polishers Water softening and polishing systems using ion exchange to remove hardness minerals (calcium, magnesium) and fine contaminants from boiler feed, process water, and potable water applications.
- StormwateRx Stormwater Treatment Systems Pre-engineered stormwater treatment solutions including Clara Separators (gravity, enhanced, LongBox), Aquip Media Filtration Systems, Zinc-B-Gone roof runoff filters, and Purus Polishing Systems for industrial stormwater NPDES compliance, targeting suspended solids, oil, grease, heavy metals, and dissolved contaminants.
- TIGG Activated Carbon and Filtration Systems Granular activated carbon (GAC) adsorber drum systems (NIXTOX and ECONO V for vapor phase; CANSORB for liquid phase), liquid and vapor phase bag filtration systems, and multi-media filtration equipment for environmental remediation, industrial emissions, and water treatment applications.
- Ultrafiltration Systems Low-pressure membrane filtration systems using tubular membranes to remove suspended solids, oil and grease, and metals from process water and wastewater, also serving as pretreatment for reverse osmosis systems.
- Vapor Phase Adsorber Systems Vapor phase granular activated carbon (GAC) adsorber systems including NIXTOX XP polyethylene drums, NIXTOX steel drums, ECONO V carbon steel drums, and NIXTOX vapor phase box and PDB steel adsorbers for treating contaminated air streams, soil vapor extraction, and industrial emissions.
- Digital Solutions (SCADA/IoT) Internet of Things (IoT) platform and SCADA application for remote monitoring, data collection, and operational optimization of water treatment systems, offered as part of technical support and service contracts.
- Rental Solutions Rental equipment for short-term bridge, emergency, or supplemental water and wastewater treatment needs including surface aeration rentals, non-potable water treatment rentals, remediation rentals, reverse osmosis rentals, vessel rentals, oil water separator rentals, and long box clarifier rentals.
- Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Media Services Licensed and certified removal, exchange, and supply of granular activated carbon and filter media for contaminant removal systems, along with media performance optimization services.
- Parts and Consumables Support Complete lifecycle support and replacement parts for all Newterra products, including OEM service, filters, membranes, exchange services, chemicals, and preventive maintenance supplies.
- Modernizations and Upgrades Retrofit, modernization, and upgrade services for existing wastewater treatment plants, including equipment upgrades and process optimization to extend asset life and improve performance.
- Startup and Commissioning Services Expert startup, commissioning, and validation services to ensure proper installation and operation of water and wastewater treatment systems.
- Technical Support and Service Contracts Ongoing technical support contracts and service agreements for installed water and wastewater treatment equipment, providing troubleshooting, maintenance guidance, and operational assistance.
- Operations Consultation Operational consultation services to support day-to-day running of water and wastewater treatment facilities, including process optimization and regulatory compliance guidance.
- PFAS Pilot Solutions Tailored pilot programs for PFAS contamination testing including Rapid Small Scale Column Testing (RSSCT) and field piloting services to help customers select optimal treatment media and equipment.
Quantifiable outcome
- Ultrafiltration systems achieve suspended solids removal to below 10 ppm, oil and grease to below 50 ppm, and metals up to 99% rejection
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Companies that use Newterra
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Newterra technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature15 records
Newterra partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- GrundfosflagshipNewterra has been acquired by Grundfos, a global leader in advanced water solutions and one of the world's largest pump and water technology companies. The acquisition combines Newterra's modular treatment systems with Grundfos's pump technology to deliver comprehensive water treatment solutions. Together they provide modular, energy- and water-efficient systems backed by one of the most comprehensive water treatment portfolios in the industry.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Newterra competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Veolia Water Technologies: Global water and wastewater treatment equipment and services arm of Veolia, offering process solutions across municipal and industrial markets. Directly overlaps Newterra's municipal/industrial treatment system portfolio but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
- Xylem (including former Evoqua): Major global water technology company providing treatment equipment, pumps, and services across municipal and industrial markets. Competitor to Newterra in aeration, filtration, RO, and integrated treatment systems, with significantly larger scale and a broader product portfolio.
- De Nora: Provider of electrodes, filtration, and disinfection technologies for water and wastewater treatment. Comparable to Newterra in industrial/municipal water treatment, with overlap in filtration and disinfection product categories.
- SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water treatment equipment and chemical services provider serving industrial and municipal customers. Competes with Newterra in RO, filtration, ion exchange, and specialty water treatment, with broader geographic and product reach.
Direct peers
- Parkson Corporation: U.S.-based water and wastewater treatment equipment manufacturer serving municipal and industrial customers with clarification, filtration, and biological treatment systems. Highly comparable to Newterra in product mix, customer base, and direct-to-customer sales motion.
- Smith & Loveless: Manufacturer of packaged water and wastewater treatment systems, lift stations, and headworks equipment for municipal markets. Directly comparable to Newterra's packaged plant, MBR, and lift station offerings with similar customer base.
- H2O Innovation: Canadian-based provider of integrated water treatment systems including membrane filtration, RO, and specialty chemicals. Comparable to Newterra in modular water treatment systems, PFAS/media services, and industrial/municipal customer mix.
- Aqua-Aerobic Systems: U.S. manufacturer of aeration, clarification, filtration, and biological treatment equipment for municipal and industrial wastewater. Directly competes with Newterra's AIRE-O2 aeration, clarification, and activated sludge product lines.
- Fluence Corporation: Provider of decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions including MABR, MBR, and packaged plants for municipal and industrial customers. Comparable to Newterra in modular/decentralized treatment positioning and emerging market focus.
- WesTech Engineering: U.S. manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment equipment including clarification, filtration, and RO systems. Overlaps with Newterra in core physical/chemical treatment equipment serving municipal and industrial customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Newterra leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Newterra subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
Newterra funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Newterra M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Newterra
What does Newterra do?
Newterra designs, engineers, manufactures, and services modular water and wastewater treatment systems for municipalities, industries, and developers. Their portfolio spans 12+ technology categories including activated sludge, aeration and mixing, clarification and filtration, ion exchange, membrane bioreactors, reverse osmosis, deaeration, and PFAS remediation, delivered through six brands (EPRO, TIGG, StormwateRx, AIRE-O2, COCHRANE, H2O Engineering). They also provide rental equipment, technical service contracts, parts and consumables, digital SCADA/IoT monitoring, and full lifecycle support.
Is Newterra a public or private company?
Newterra is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Newterra founded?
Newterra was founded in -1.
Where is Newterra based?
Newterra is headquartered in Coraopolis, United States, in the North America region.
How does Newterra make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are rental Solutions, technical Support and Service Contracts and PFAS Pilot Solutions.
Who are Newterra's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Veolia Water Technologies, Xylem (including former Evoqua), De Nora and SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions. Direct peers are Parkson Corporation, Smith & Loveless, H2O Innovation, Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Fluence Corporation and WesTech Engineering.
Does Newterra have an API?
No public API is recorded for Newterra.
What industry is Newterra in?
Newterra's product category is Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAJ, Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems), with a secondary code of BPALAHAD, Industrial Wastewater & Effluent Treatment Services. Its NAICS code is 562910 and its SIC code is 3564.