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AquaNetto solutions rely on ultraviolet irradiation in combination with complementary technologies to disinfect and treat fluids (water and air) and surfaces.

Aquanetto Group GmbH

Overview

AquaNetto’s mission, values, experience, and relations with third parties distinguish the enterprise as a unique and innovative corporate hub that seeks to provide open-access solutions for the treatment of fluids and surfaces to all.

History

AquaNetto Group Limited Liability Company
Founded: 23.01.2007
Identification Number: CH-626.4.010.798-0

AquaNetto Limited Corporation
Founded: 30.03.2011
Identification Number: CH-626.3.013.498-7

Head Quarters

Aquanetto Group GmbH
Techno-pôle 4
CH-3960 Sierre
Valais, Switzerland

Subsidiary

ANI Water Solutions, a joint-venture between AquaNetto and IMETH

ANI Water Solutions India Private Limited Company
#205, Lunkad Sky Station, Nr. Dutta Mandir Circle, Viman Nagar,
Pune-411 014 India
Founded: May 2013

Industry

Environmental services

Business sector

Water and air disinfection and treatment solutions

About AquaNetto

Mission statement

AquaNetto promotes and supports socially and ecologically sustainable projects according to well defined criteria with the goal of achieving the highest possible value on site.
To this end, AquaNetto provides open-architecture, efficient, and environmentally friendly solutions for the treatment of water, air, and surfaces in the private, public, industrial and commercial sectors.

Philosophy

AquaNetto is committed to offering bespoke and sustainable products, solutions, and service. At AquaNetto we cherish the principles of innovation and creativity, sustainability and cooperation, reliability and trust.
We place emphasis on developing sustainable solutions. A sustainable approach to developing open-architecture solutions relies on the inclusion of all stakeholders and the maximisation of value on-site. The principles of sustainability and cooperation are entrenched in the design and working of our products and solutions which maximise value creation on-site by creating local jobs, respecting the local environment, regional safety standards, and most importantly, by making the client independent in the management and operation of their units and systems.
We equally value our relations with partners, suppliers, distributors, and clients; thus, transparency, honesty, and reliability form a cornerstone of our daily practices and work and enable the development of durable and fruitful cooperative relations based on trust, long-term investments and planning, and training.

Core competencies

AquaNetto solutions rely on ultraviolet irradiation in combination with complementary technologies to disinfect and treat fluids (water and air) and surfaces. As such, AquaNetto personnel possess specific expertise in the fields of:

Water disinfection and treatment
Water management
Environmental sciences
Ultraviolet irradiation technology
Air disinfection and treatment
Solution engineering and development
Electrical engineering.

Complementary areas of expertise

Complementary areas of expertise include:

Water quality analysis
filtration and membrane based processes
Ultrasound
Advanced oxidation processes (chlorine, ozone, hydrogen peroxide)
Electrolysis
Electromagnetic treatment.

Services

Primary services

Our main services include:

Solution development
Engineering of customised water disinfection units and systems
Integration of diverse combinations and complementary technologies
Assembly of components, units, and systems
Installation of units and systems
After-sales service
Consultancy

Secondary services

Our secondary services are offered in collaboration with third parties:

Water analysis
Maintenance

Solutions

AquaNetto solutions are based on a selective modular approach and are ideal for new installations as well as retro-fits.

Salient features present in all AquaNetto solutions

Patented Head-Piece which enables a selective modular assembly with complementary technologies
Patented safety shut-off valve
Economic Consumption-Conditioned Operation
Powered by hybrid means
State-of-the-art security and highest level of reliability
Extremely easy to assemble, install, and operate
Minimal tools required for assembly and installation
No tools required for regular maintenance
No impediments to scale-up or upgrade

Notable solutions developed include

Water Disinfection, Treatment, and Recycling Solution for Real Estate

Solutions developed for the entire water cycle – from pre-treatment, disinfection and conditioning, to waste removal, recycling, waste-to-energy conversion, and treatment of water for secondary uses.

Clean drinking water from every tap.
Recycling of up to 60% of water consumed
Energy saving heating systems
Secondary uses of water for irrigation, washing and flushing, heating and cooling systems

Mobile Water Disinfection Systems – Range of Water Kiosks

Solutions developed for mobile decentralised water treatment, especially for rural environments and emergency situations.
Adaptable to a wide variety of environments, local conditions, water quality, and power supply
Easy to use interface and design for technically un-skilled personnel
Avoids recontamination of stored water
Easily integrated in social projects, small communities, and rural areas

Water Storage Systems – Range of UV-C Disinfection Units and Systems

Solutions developed to prevent recontamination of stored water and disinfection prior to consumption.
Partially or entirely submergible units and systems disinfect the entirety of the reservoir, including the surfaces and air within
No constraints on space required
Space-minimising solutions

Air Disinfection and Odour Removal Solutions - Air Duct Rack Series

Solutions developed to disinfect circulated air and to remove fats and odours
UV-C based disinfection combined with Vacuum UV Ozone treatment for odour removal
Plug-and-play slide-in modules in a variety of versions, sizes, and power
Ozone resistant and state-of-the-art security
No need for bio-filters

Products

In addition to its customised solutions AquaNetto also offers a variety of standard and custom products:

Slide-In Air Duct Racks for air disinfection and odour removal
UV-C units for conveyor belt and surface disinfection
UV-C units and systems for the disinfection and treatment of tanks and reservoirs
UV-C units integrated in Third Party Systems for disinfection of swimming pools
Units and components for integration in third parties and OEM systems

References

Awarded prize for the cleanest and most innovative technology by visitors at the Green Building Congress 2012 at Hyderabad, India.
Completed projects:

Potable water for school children of the Sumurai School in South Horr, Kenya
Projects for the disinfection of water for livestock in Switzerland, Hungary, and Nigeria
Process water for a leading global confectionery manufacturer in Delhi, India
Irrigation water disinfection in Agropolis, Italy

On-going water treatment projects in Somalia, Nigeria, and South Sudan
Up-coming water treatment projects in the Middle East and North African countries

Partners and collaborators

In addition to our core competencies in the development of ultraviolet units, systems, and patented solutions we receive strong and generous support from investors, managers, scientists and technicians. Collaboration with industry experts in manufacturing ensures the quality of our unique and innovative products and solutions. Professors from technical universities and their staff support
ongoing research and development, testing and accreditation, and the exploration of new applications and solutions.

IMETH AG

AquaNetto and Imeth collaborate together to offer a complete solution for the water cycle in residential households and communities, commercial, and industrial market segments. IMETH AG is specialized in industrial measurement and control technology in the field of environmental protection. Together, AquaNetto and IMETH provide its customers complete turnkey solutions from planning to execution and commissioning.

ANI WATER SOLUTIONS INDIA PVT. LTD.

Established in the middle of 2013, ANI Water Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. was born out of the converging interests of both AquaNetto and IMETH to enter into and develop the Indian market. Effectively serving as the Indian representative of both AquaNetto and IMETH in the Indian sub-continent and the surrounding region, ANI Water Solutions is an invaluable support in adapting state-of-the-art Swiss know-how and expertise to the surging demand for quality water treatment solutions in India.
Based in Pune, Maharashtra, ANI Water Solutions has already started developing projects around India. ANI Water Solutions has served as the principal intermediary between stake-holders in developing a water treatment system for a manufacturer of confectionery, in Delhi, and has begun developing projects in the real-estate, irrigation, and live-stock sectors. You may view additional information about ANI Water Solutions on its web-site.

CIMARK

AquaNetto and CimArk engage in cooperative business practice development, counselling, and coaching. The company CimArk helps SMEs to improve their competitiveness and provides professional support for start-up companies. By drawing on a vast network of excellence encompassing regional, national and international partners, CimArk can respond to the questions asked by any entrepreneur keen to ensure that their enterprise functions properly.
Cleantech Alps: AquaNetto and Cleantech Alps have visited exhibitions together on previous occasions and form a strong representative team of Swiss know-how. The know-how and expertise within the Cleantech Alps network make it the gateway to clean technology in western Switzerland. Cleantech Alps aim is to promote western Switzerland as a European centre of excellence for clean technologies in order to encourage the development of its companies and research organisations.

HES-SO

AquaNetto and the University of Applied Sciences pursue a fruitful collaborative relationship in the technical field of development, design, and testing. Created only 15 years ago, the HES-SO has become a large pool of skills, ideas, innovation, creativity and knowledge. With 27 high schools, it plays an important role in the socio-economic and cultural development in seven cantons of Western Switzerland and is positioned as a recognized actress of Swiss and international higher education.
Together, AquaNetto and HES-SO are developing the first Swiss bacteriological test bank for the certification of water treatment units and systems as per the stringent standards in vigour (ÖNORM M 5873 (Austria) and DVGW W294 (Germany)). The establishment of the test bank will enable AquaNetto, as well as other Clean-Tech companies in the water treatment sector, to certify and accredit their units and systems. The test bank is a first and invaluable step in scaling up research and development operations.