Sapha Water
Sapha Water Vending, LLC manufactures commercial alkaline ionized water vending machines in the US, selling hardware and refurbished units to authorized operators who place them at retail and residential locations for recurring per-gallon water sales.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersPeachland, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Sapha Water does
Sapha Water Vending, LLC is a US-based manufacturer of commercial alkaline ionized water vending machines, founded in 2008 and formally launched in 2012, operating from Peachland, North Carolina under sibling ownership of CEO Nuris Hollowell and COO Ruben Alzamora. The company designs and assembles its machines in the USA, combining a 10-stage filtration architecture (sediment, GAC carbon, solid block carbon, 1-micron sediment, 0.025-micron reverse osmosis, multi-media alkaline, solid block carbon, and UV sterilization) with commercial ionization technology to dispense pH 9.0 alkaline ionized water containing molecular hydrogen (H2) at retail points of consumption.
Sapha Water's product portfolio spans the SapHa WaterBox Dual-Vendor (the only dual RO/alkaline vending unit), the SapHa WaterBox Push-to-Fill in single, dual, and triple configurations, the countertop SapHa WaterSpring and SapHa WaterWell units, the pHaucet Tower and pHaucet Pedestal fountain systems, the Dr. Cool cold-water vending machine, a shopping center kiosk model, and the SapHa WaterBox on Wheels mobile promotional unit. Residential ionizers are offered as an add-on through a partnership with Alkaviva. All commercial units carry NAMA certification for vending use in all 50 US states.
The company operates a franchise-like go-to-market: it sells machines to authorized Operators and Dealers (new units at undisclosed list pricing plus refurbished units at $5,000–$12,000) and recruits retail hosts (Vendors) such as health food stores, grocery stores, gyms, churches, restaurants, and multi-family residences who split water-sale revenue with operators. End-consumer water is priced at $2.00 per gallon on dual-vendor units. Distribution is augmented by three named channel partners targeting specific verticals — pHplus Vending (churches), Water Vendors By Us (gyms), and Alkaviva (health food stores and residential ionizers). The company has deployed machines across 40+ retail locations in states including NC, SC, FL, OH, TN, GA, MD, MI, TX, and CA, with planned expansion in 2022 to additional shopping center kiosks and triple-vending sites.
Sapha Water firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sapha Water
- Legal name
- Sapha Water Vending, LLC
- Website
- https://saphawatervending.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Sapha Water Vending, LLC manufactures commercial alkaline ionized water vending machines in the US, selling hardware and refurbished units to authorized operators who place them at retail and residential locations for recurring per-gallon water sales.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Sapha Water industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Water Vending Equipment
- NAICS
- Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112), Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing (31211), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)
- SIC
- Beverages (2080), Water Supply (4941), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Alkaline/Ionized Bottled Water Production (AFAFACAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Functional Hydration & Electrolyte Water Production (AFAFAFAH), Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems (Residential) (CRAJAJAK), Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)
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Where Sapha Water is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Peachland
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Sapha Water business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel
Revenue model
- Vending Machine Sales (New): Sale of commercial alkaline ionized water vending machines directly to authorized Operators. Machines are manufactured and assembled in the USA.
- Refurbished Vending Machine Sales: Sale of refurbished/push-to-fill vending machines at reduced prices ($5,000-$12,000) to make the technology accessible to more operators.
- Water Vending Revenue: Customers purchase alkaline ionized water at $2.00/gallon from vending machines. Operators generate recurring revenue from water sales at their hosted locations.
- Residential Ionizer Sales: Partnership with residential ionizer providers to offer home alkaline water solutions. Revenue from referral or direct sales of residential ionizers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | SapHa Water Dual Vendor - $2.00/gallon |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | SapHa WaterSpring - Price set by location |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | SapHa WaterBox Dual-Vendor - $9,995 promotional |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Used Water Spring - $5,000 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Refurbished Triple Vending Machine - $12,000 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Refurbished Dual Vending Machine - $9,000 |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels6 records
Sapha Water product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sapha Water manufactures and assembles commercial alkaline ionized water vending machines in the USA, combining 10-stage filtration (including reverse osmosis and UV sterilization) with ionization technology to produce pH 9.0 alkaline water enriched with molecular hydrogen (H2). The product line includes dual-vendor, triple-vendor, countertop, cold-water, and fountain-style units deployed through authorized operators and dealers in retail, gym, restaurant, and residential settings.
Product overview
Sapha Water is a manufacturer and marketer of alkaline ionized water products, operating exclusively in the commercial water vending market. All products are 100% manufactured in the USA and carry NAMA certification. The product portfolio centers on commercial water vending machines that produce alkaline ionized water through a 10-stage filtration process (sediment filters, carbon GAC filters, solid block carbon filters, reverse osmosis, alkaline mineral filter, UV sterilizer) combined with ionization technology producing pH 9.0 water. The commercial product line includes the flagship SapHa WaterBox Dual-Vendor (dual alkaline/RO water vending), SapHa WaterBox Push-to-Fill machines (available in single, dual, and triple configurations), SapHa WaterSpring countertop model, SapHa Water Well compact unit, pHaucet Tower and Pedestal fountain systems, Dr. Cool cold water vending machine, Shopping Center Kiosk, and SapHa WaterBox on Wheels mobile promotional unit. The company also offers residential ionizers through partnerships with Alkaviva. The core technology uses reverse osmosis paired with ionization to create micro-clustered, antioxidant-rich alkaline water with enhanced cellular absorption.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SapHa WaterBox: Dual-Vendor and standard vending machines for alkaline ionized water, including the Only Dual Alkaline Ionized Water vending machine capable of vending both Purified and Alkaline water.
- Dr. Cool
- SapHa WaterSpring
- SapHa Water Well
- SapHa Tower pHaucet
- SapHa Water Pedestal pHaucet
- SapHa WaterBox on Wheels
Products and services
- SapHa WaterBox Dual-Vendor Dual-vendor commercial alkaline ionized water vending machine that dispenses both Reverse Osmosis purified water and Alkaline ionized water from a single unit, enabling operators to capture two revenue streams. Targeted at grocery stores, health food stores, gyms, and high-traffic retail locations.
- SapHa WaterBox Push-to-Fill (Single/Dual/Triple) Push-to-fill commercial water vending machine available in single, dual, or triple configurations that dispense Reverse Osmosis Purified, Alkaline Mineral, and/or Alkaline Ionized Water options for grocery stores, health food stores, condos, churches, and universities.
- SapHa WaterSpring Countertop commercial water vending unit designed for small health food stores, doctors' offices, mobile home parks, marinas, and laundromats, featuring a single filling station up to 5 gallons.
- SapHa Water Well Compact countertop or wall-mount alkaline ionized water dispenser targeting gyms, restaurants, cafeterias, and vitamin supplement stores, with payment options including credit card, bill, token, and coin.
- pHaucet Tower (Alkaline Fountain Tower) Self-standing alkaline ionized water fountain tower with a glass filling station for pitchers, cups, and small bottles, designed for self-serve restaurants, cafeterias, rental apartment buildings, condominiums, mobile home parks, and colleges.
- pHaucet Pedestal (Alkaline Fountain Sink/Pedestal) Built-in counter alkaline fountain faucet with pedestal configuration that dispenses alkaline ionized water to cups, bottles, pitchers, and gallons, targeted at busy restaurants, juice bars, and health food store cafes.
- Dr. Cool Cold Water Alkaline Vending Machine NAMA-certified cold water alkaline ionized vending machine designed for high-traffic retail, gym, and fitness center locations, dispensing chilled alkaline ionized water in container sizes from 20 oz bottles up to 5 gallons.
- SapHa WaterBox on Wheels Mobile alkaline ionized water promotional and fundraising unit deployed around Charlotte, NC, providing free fills up to one gallon while accepting donations for partner local charities.
- Residential Ionizers (via Alkaviva Ultra Water Bar) Residential home-use alkaline water ionizers (including the Alkaviva Ultra Water Bar) offered to health-conscious homeowners through partnerships with manufacturers, with Sapha Water providing consultation and sourcing.
Quantifiable outcome
- High-traffic locations can generate $30,000 per year with 7 square feet of space
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Sapha Water
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Sapha Water technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Sapha Water partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- pHplus VendingcorePartnership with pHplus Vending to supply 'Beo Water' vending machines to churches. pHplus Vending serves as a channel partner specifically targeting religious organizations as locations for Sapha Water machines.
- Water Vendors By UscorePartnership with Water Vendors By Us to provide 'Dr. Cool' vending machines for gyms. This partnership delivers the world's first alkaline ionized cold water vending machine specifically designed for fitness center environments.
- AlkavivacorePartnership with Alkaviva to provide the 'Ultra Water Bar' to meet market needs for health food stores, grocery stores and other retail environments. Alkaviva also previously employed Sapha Water CEO Nuris Hollowell and COO Ruben Alzamora.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Sapha Water competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Enagic (Kangen Water): Enagic is the dominant Japanese manufacturer of alkaline ionized water ionizers (Kangen Water brand) and operates a multi-level marketing distribution model. Both companies produce pH-adjusted ionized water using electrolysis and compete for the same health-conscious consumer segment, though Enagic focuses on residential units while Sapha emphasizes commercial vending.
- Alkaviva (Ionways): Alkaviva is a direct competitor in water ionization technology and a former employer of Sapha's founders. Alkaviva manufactures residential and commercial ionizers including the Ultra Water Bar that Sapha resells through partnership. Both compete in the alkaline ionized water category with overlapping technology foundations.
- Life Ionizers: Life Ionizers is a US-based manufacturer of alkaline water ionizers for both residential and commercial applications. They produce counter-top and under-sink ionization systems with similar pH and ORP claims, directly competing with Sapha's residential ionizer offerings and competing for health-conscious consumers.
- Tyent USA: Tyent USA manufactures premium alkaline water ionizers for residential and light commercial use with multi-stage filtration and ionization. They compete directly with Sapha's residential ionizer partner products on features, price points, and health benefit claims targeting similar health-conscious buyers.
- Pristine Hydro (Clear Choice Water): Pristine Hydro manufactures self-service water vending machines that dispense purified drinking water at retail locations for a per-gallon fee. While they focus on standard purified water (not alkaline ionized), they directly compete with Sapha in the water vending machine category for retail location partnerships.
Broad incumbents
- Waterlogic: Waterlogic is a global leader in purified and enhanced water dispensers (POU and bottleless coolers) for offices and commercial settings. While not specializing in alkaline ionized water, they compete in the broader premium water dispensing space that Sapha targets through its vending machine and pHaucet product lines.
- Culligan Water: Culligan is a major water treatment company offering filtration, softening, and drinking water systems across residential and commercial channels. They represent the broad incumbent in the water treatment space where Sapha operates as a niche specialty provider.
- Primo Water Corporation: Primo Water is a large public water and beverage company operating bottled water delivery, water exchange, and dispensers for residential and commercial customers. They compete in the broader premium water delivery space with scale advantages that dwarf Sapha's vending-focused niche.
- BlueTriton Brands (Poland Spring, Deer Park): BlueTriton is one of the largest North American bottled water companies producing spring, purified, and functional water brands. They compete indirectly with Sapha by offering bottled alkaline and functional waters that compete with refill-based vending at retail locations.
Emerging players
- AquaTru: AquaTru manufactures countertop reverse osmosis water purification systems for home use, including a new alkaline RO model. While primarily residential, they represent an emerging direct-to-consumer water purification brand with overlapping technology (RO) and target consumer base as Sapha's residential ionizer partnerships.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
Sapha Water financial estimates
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Sapha Water leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Sapha Water funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Sapha Water
What does Sapha Water do?
Sapha Water manufactures and assembles commercial alkaline ionized water vending machines in the USA, combining 10-stage filtration (including reverse osmosis and UV sterilization) with ionization technology to produce pH 9.0 alkaline water enriched with molecular hydrogen (H2). The product line includes dual-vendor, triple-vendor, countertop, cold-water, and fountain-style units deployed through authorized operators and dealers in retail, gym, restaurant, and residential settings.
Is Sapha Water a public or private company?
Sapha Water is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Sapha Water founded?
Sapha Water was founded in 2008. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Sapha Water based?
Sapha Water is headquartered in Peachland, United States, in the North America region.
How does Sapha Water make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Vending Machine Sales (New) is the primary driver. The others are refurbished Vending Machine Sales, water Vending Revenue and residential Ionizer Sales.
Who are Sapha Water's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Enagic (Kangen Water), Alkaviva (Ionways), Life Ionizers, Tyent USA and Pristine Hydro (Clear Choice Water). Broad incumbents are Waterlogic, Culligan Water, Primo Water Corporation and BlueTriton Brands (Poland Spring, Deer Park). AquaTru is listed as an emerging player.
Does Sapha Water have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sapha Water.
What industry is Sapha Water in?
Sapha Water's product category is Commercial Water Vending Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAFACAG, Alkaline/Ionized Bottled Water Production, with a secondary code of AFAFAFAH, Functional Hydration & Electrolyte Water Production. Its NAICS code is 312112 and its SIC code is 2080.