ACO China

What ACO China does

ACO China (亚科) is the wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary of German family-owned ACO Group, established in 2010 and headquartered at a production base in Shanghai. It designs, manufactures, and supplies drainage, water management, separation, storage, and lifting systems for buildings, infrastructure, and industrial facilities in China. The product portfolio spans five main categories: resin concrete surface drainage channels (Multiline, Euroline, Monoblock RD/PD, Brickslot, KerbDrain, Deckline, Qmax/Qmax Neo, Tram), modular stormwater retention modules (Stormbrixx SD/HD 900), stainless steel hygienic drainage systems compliant with European EN 1253 standards, grease separators (Lipator, Lipujet, LipuMax, LipuSmart series), and sewage lifting stations (Muli-Star, Muli-Pro-PE). Core manufacturing technologies include resin concrete formulations, one-piece rotational molding of HDPE grease separators, and electropolished stainless steel fabrication.

The company sells through an enterprise field-sales motion supported by technical consulting teams and application technology teams that engage design institutes, construction contractors, and property developers. Sales are project-based, quote-driven, and structured as one-time product sales rather than recurring subscriptions; pricing is not publicly disclosed. It serves four primary verticals — Municipal & Infrastructure (highways, tunnels, airports, rail), Commercial Real Estate (shopping malls, hotels, offices), Food & Beverage (dairy, brewery, central kitchens), and Industrial Manufacturing (automotive plants, factories) — with named reference customers including Yili (40+ projects), BMW Shenyang, Xiaomi, FAW Red Flag, Nestlé China, Budweiser Sabco, Marriott, Shanghai F1 Circuit, Zhengzhou Xinzheng and Chengdu Tianfu International Airports, China Resources Mixc, and Yang Guofu. ACO China is backed by ACO Group's global scale of €1B+ in 2021 revenue, 30 production bases, and 5,000+ employees across 40 countries, while operating independently from external private equity or institutional ownership.

Name

ACO China

Legal name

亚科排水科技（上海）有限公司

Website

https://aco.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ACO China is the Shanghai-based wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary of German ACO Group, established in 2010. It manufactures and supplies drainage, water management, separation, storage, and lifting systems for municipal infrastructure, commercial real estate, food & beverage, and industrial facilities across China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drainage Product Sales: ACO generates revenue through the sale of排水 (drainage) products including resin concrete drainage channels, stainless steel drainage systems, grease separators, sewage lifting stations, and stormwater retention modules. Revenue is project-based, one-time product sales rather than recurring subscriptions. ACO Group generated €1B+ in global sales in 2021.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ACO China manufactures and supplies drainage, water management, separation, storage, and lifting systems for buildings and infrastructure projects in China. Operating as a subsidiary of the German ACO Group, the company delivers integrated surface water management solutions covering collection, treatment, and removal across commercial and civil engineering applications.

Product overview

ACO China offers a comprehensive portfolio of drainage and water management products and systems. The product range is organized into three main categories: Surface Water Drainage (including V-shaped channels like Multiline and Euroline, slot drains like Brickslot, and integrated monoblock channels RD/PD), Surface Water Storage (Stormbrixx SD/HD 900 modules for rainwater harvesting and detention), and Building Drainage (stainless steel hygienic products including floor drains, drainage channels, and pipe systems, plus grease separators in Lipator/LipuJet/LipuMax/LipuSmart series and sewage lifting stations Muli-Star and Muli-Pro-PE). The products serve applications across commercial buildings, food processing, municipal infrastructure, transportation, and industrial facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACO DRAIN: ACO's core drainage product line including resin concrete drainage channels and systems, first launched in 1969 and now the company's global brand for drainage solutions.

Products and services

• ACO Drainage Systems Drainage systems for surface water collection in buildings and infrastructure projects.
• ACO Water Management Systems Water management systems for buildings and infrastructure projects in China.
• ACO Separation Systems Separation systems supplied for building and infrastructure applications.
• ACO Storage Systems Storage systems for buildings and infrastructure projects in China.
• ACO Lifting Systems Lifting systems for buildings and infrastructure projects in China.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 projects completed for Yili Group in China, supporting their 'Three Completeness' quality management system
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ACO Group: ACO Group is the German parent company of ACO China and the global leader in drainage and water management systems. It is directly comparable as the source of ACO China's products, technology, and brand — operating in the same product categories (resin concrete drainage, grease separators, stormwater retention) across 40 countries.
• Hauraton GmbH & Co. KG: Hauraton is a German family-owned manufacturer of drainage channels, surface drainage systems, and stormwater management products. Directly comparable to ACO China as a competing European-headquartered specialist in linear drainage channels and stormwater retention serving infrastructure and commercial projects.
• Wavin (Orbia): Wavin, part of Orbia, is a global manufacturer of plastic pipe and drainage systems for buildings, infrastructure, and water management. Comparable to ACO China as a competing provider of drainage, stormwater, and water management solutions across commercial and municipal segments globally.
• MEA Group: MEA Group manufactures drainage channels, access covers, and water management systems for civil engineering and building applications. Comparable to ACO China as a competing European drainage systems manufacturer serving municipal, commercial, and industrial infrastructure projects.
• NDS (National Diversified Sales): NDS is a US manufacturer of drainage and stormwater management products including channel drains, catch basins, and stormwater storage. Comparable to ACO China in product category (linear drainage channels and stormwater management), with stronger North America focus.

Broad incumbents

• Geberit AG: Geberit is a Swiss-listed leader in sanitary technology including installation systems, piping, and bathroom ceramics. Comparable to ACO China as a major European sanitary/drainage systems player, though Geberit's core focus is plumbing installation rather than surface drainage infrastructure.
• Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS): Advanced Drainage Systems is a US-listed leader in water management solutions including stormwater and drainage infrastructure. Comparable to ACO China as a major drainage and stormwater management systems provider, though ADS focuses more on pipe-based solutions and has strong North America presence.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells water systems and products including drainage, plumbing, and water quality solutions for commercial and residential applications. Comparable to ACO China as an established water management and drainage systems manufacturer serving commercial/institutional customers.
• Uponor Corporation: Uponor is a Finnish-listed provider of plumbing, heating, and cooling solutions including drainage systems for buildings and infrastructure. Comparable to ACO China in providing building drainage and water management solutions to commercial and infrastructure customers across Europe and Asia.

Regional players

• Polypipe (Genuit Group): Polypipe, part of Genuit Group, is a UK manufacturer of drainage, plumbing, and water management solutions. Comparable to ACO China as a competing drainage systems manufacturer, though Polypipe's primary geographic focus is the UK and Ireland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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