AQUA - Evoqua Acquires ATG UV to Expand Presence in Chemical Free Disinfection

Evoqua Water Technologies (NYSE: AQUA), an industry leader in mission critical water treatment solutions, today announced it has acquired privately held ATG UV Technology Limited (ATG UV), a leading manufacturer of ultraviolet (UV) light disinfection systems used in a wide range of municipal, aquatics and industrial applications. The acquisition adds to Evoqua’s UV offering and further underscores the Company’s commitment to the global water treatment market. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

ATG UV serves the municipal, marine, food and beverage, oil and gas, aquatics and aquaculture markets and is the exclusive technology supplier to Evoqua’s ETS-UV™ product line in North America. The acquisition expands Evoqua’s reach, allowing the Company to serve customers globally.

“We are excited to welcome ATG UV to the Evoqua family,” said Ron Keating, Evoqua CEO. “We have developed a successful working relationship with the team as a licensed manufacturer of their technology in North America and look forward to expanding our reach to new geographies consistent with our acquisition strategy. We are excited to market ATG UV as an Evoqua brand to our municipal, aquatics and industrial customer base.”

UV technology is a chemical-free disinfection technology widely used across the globe. The numerous benefits of adopting UV based disinfection include eliminating chemical management costs and safety risks, making the technology one of the fastest growing disinfection techniques across the global water market.

The acquisition of ATG UV marks the first transaction in 2019 and the 13th acquisition by Evoqua. The brand will join Evoqua’s portfolio of disinfection brands, which include Wallace & Tiernan® systems, Delta UV® products and Pacific Ozone™ products and solutions.

ATG UV is based in Wigan, UK and has approximately 75 employees.

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About Evoqua Water Technologies

Evoqua Water Technologies is a leading provider of mission-critical water and wastewater treatment solutions, offering a broad portfolio of products, services and expertise to support industrial, municipal and recreational customers who value water. Evoqua has worked to protect water, the environment and its employees for more than 100 years, earning a reputation for quality, safety and reliability around the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company operates in more than 160 locations across nine countries. Serving more than 200,000 installations worldwide, our employees are united by a common purpose: Transforming Water. Enriching Life.

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