Veralto Enters Agreement to Purchase AQUAFIDES
Veralto (NYSE: VLTO) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire AQUAFIDES, an Austria-based Ultraviolet (UV) treatment company, for approximately $20 million. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2025.
AQUAFIDES specializes in designing, manufacturing, and supporting UV treatment systems for drinking water, wastewater reuse, and high-purity water applications in industries including food and beverage and pharmaceuticals. The acquisition will strengthen Trojan Technologies' European presence with local support and expand Veralto's UV treatment portfolio.
Veralto (NYSE: VLTO) ha annunciato un accordo definitivo per acquisire AQUAFIDES, un'azienda austriaca specializzata nel trattamento con raggi ultravioletti (UV), per circa 20 milioni di dollari. Si prevede che la transazione si chiuda nel secondo trimestre del 2025.
AQUAFIDES è specializzata nella progettazione, produzione e supporto di sistemi di trattamento UV per acqua potabile, riutilizzo delle acque reflue e applicazioni di acqua ad alta purezza in settori come alimenti e bevande e prodotti farmaceutici. L'acquisizione rafforzerà la presenza di Trojan Technologies in Europa con supporto locale e amplierà il portafoglio di trattamento UV di Veralto.
Veralto (NYSE: VLTO) ha anunciado un acuerdo definitivo para adquirir AQUAFIDES, una empresa austriaca de tratamiento por ultravioleta (UV), por aproximadamente 20 millones de dólares. Se espera que la transacción se cierre en el segundo trimestre de 2025.
AQUAFIDES se especializa en el diseño, fabricación y soporte de sistemas de tratamiento UV para agua potable, reutilización de aguas residuales y aplicaciones de agua de alta pureza en industrias como la alimentaria y farmacéutica. La adquisición fortalecerá la presencia de Trojan Technologies en Europa con soporte local y ampliará el portafolio de tratamiento UV de Veralto.
Veralto (NYSE: VLTO)는 약 2천만 달러에 UV(자외선) 처리 회사인 AQUAFIDES를 인수하기 위한 확정 계약을 발표했습니다. 거래는 2025년 2분기에 마감될 것으로 예상됩니다.
AQUAFIDES는 식수, 폐수 재사용 및 고순도 수처리 시스템을 설계, 제조 및 지원하는 전문 기업으로, 식음료 및 제약 산업을 포함한 다양한 분야에서 활동하고 있습니다. 이번 인수는 Trojan Technologies의 유럽 내 존재감을 강화하고 Veralto의 UV 처리 포트폴리오를 확장할 것입니다.
Veralto (NYSE: VLTO) a annoncé un accord définitif pour acquérir AQUAFIDES, une entreprise autrichienne spécialisée dans le traitement par ultraviolet (UV), pour environ 20 millions de dollars. La transaction devrait se conclure au deuxième trimestre 2025.
AQUAFIDES se spécialise dans la conception, la fabrication et le soutien de systèmes de traitement UV pour l'eau potable, le réemploi des eaux usées et les applications d'eau haute pureté dans des secteurs tels que l'alimentation et les boissons et les produits pharmaceutiques. Cette acquisition renforcera la présence de Trojan Technologies en Europe avec un support local et élargira le portefeuille de traitement UV de Veralto.
Veralto (NYSE: VLTO) hat eine endgültige Vereinbarung zur Übernahme von AQUAFIDES, einem österreichischen Unternehmen für ultraviolette (UV) Behandlung, für etwa 20 Millionen Dollar angekündigt. Der Abschluss der Transaktion wird im zweiten Quartal 2025 erwartet.
AQUAFIDES ist auf das Design, die Herstellung und den Support von UV-Behandlungssystemen für Trinkwasser, Wiederverwendung von Abwasser und Hochreinwasseranwendungen in Industrien wie der Lebensmittel- und Getränkeindustrie sowie der Pharmazie spezialisiert. Die Übernahme wird die europäische Präsenz von Trojan Technologies mit lokalem Support stärken und das UV-Behandlungsportfolio von Veralto erweitern.
- Strategic acquisition valued at $20 million strengthens European market presence
- Expands UV treatment portfolio with complementary technologies
- Enhances local support and service capabilities in European market
- Gains access to food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industry applications
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The deal significantly enhances Veralto's Trojan Technologies division by acquiring specialized UV treatment systems that meet stringent European standards across multiple high-value applications:
- Drinking water purification
- Wastewater treatment for reuse
- High-purity water for industrial applications, specifically in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage sectors
The European water treatment market is experiencing robust growth driven by increasingly strict regulations and growing demand for water reuse solutions. AQUAFIDES's established presence in Austria provides Veralto with a strategic foothold for expansion, including:
- Local manufacturing capabilities
- Enhanced service infrastructure
- Stronger relationships with European customers
The integration appears straightforward due to the complementary nature of the technologies and similar corporate cultures. The expected closing in Q2 2025 suggests regulatory hurdles, while the relatively small size of the deal minimizes integration risks.
From a competitive standpoint, this acquisition strengthens Veralto's position against other water treatment technology providers by expanding their UV treatment portfolio with systems specifically designed for European standards. The deal's structure suggests a focus on long-term strategic value rather than immediate financial impact, aligning with Veralto's broader mission of safeguarding water resources.
Bolsters its Water Quality Portfolio with UV Treatment Technology; Further Expands Offerings in Europe
AQUAFIDES designs, manufactures and supports high-quality UV treatment systems that meet the stringent requirements for drinking water, treat wastewater for reuse and provide high purity water for a variety of industrial applications, including food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals.
"AQUAFIDES enhances Trojan Technologies' ability to serve European customers with strong local support and excellent service while also expanding our UV treatment portfolio with high-quality, efficient, fit-for-purpose systems," said Melissa Aquino, Senior Vice President of Water Quality at Veralto. "We look forward to welcoming the AQUAFIDES team to Veralto and unlocking new growth opportunities together."
"AQUAFIDES and Trojan Technologies share complementary technologies with similar cultures inspired by the mission of bringing clean water to communities who depend on it," said Friedrich Stadler and Wolfgang Ecker, Founders at AQUAFIDES. "We are excited to join Veralto and share in their purpose of Safeguarding the World's Most Vital Resources™."
ABOUT VERALTO
With annual sales of over
ABOUT TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES GROUP ULC
For nearly 50 years, Trojan Technologies has been providing innovative water treatment solutions that enable municipal, industrial, and residential customers to meet their water quality objectives. Our UV treatment and filtration brands TrojanUV, Aquafine, VIQUA, and Aria Filtra (formerly Pall Water) actively improve the lives of more than one billion people globally. Trojan Technologies, based in
ABOUT AQUAFIDES
AQUAFIDES is a European company headquartered in
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