OEM solutions for plant manufacturers, service providers and dealers

Plant manufacturers who integrate OEM products into their portfolio can offer their customers comprehensive system solutions. This means that in addition to the system itself - whether steam boiler, cooling water system or membrane system - end customers also receive the appropriate process additives and operating materials. This reduces interfaces and minimizes the risk of incorrect applications, as the products are precisely matched to the technical requirements of the system.

In addition, OEM products create added value in a competitive environment: system manufacturers not only act as manufacturers or integrators, but also as complete suppliers with their own branded products. This gives customers greater operational reliability, a longer system service life and optimized water chemistry, which reduces breakdowns, corrosion and deposits.

If required, ALMA AQUA provides support as early as the development and test phase: we carry out pilot tests, dosing tests and practical trials, prepare technical documentation and provide assistance with approvals and certifications. This enables plant manufacturers to offer OEM products with proven quality that strengthen their reputation on the market and enhance the service concept for end customers.

Yes - ALMA AQUA sees OEM as a full-service partnership. In addition to product development, we also offer complete filling, labeling and logistics services. In concrete terms, this means

• Filling in all standard container sizes such as canisters, drums, IBCs and small containers, tailored to the needs of your customers.

• Labeling in corporate design: We take care of the design with logo, color scheme and layout according to your specifications. At the same time, we integrate all legally required information (e.g. CLP labeling, safety data sheets, barcodes).

• Quality assurance & traceability: Each batch is fully documented to ensure consistent quality.

• Flexible logistics models: from neutral shipping to direct delivery to end customers - discreet and reliable.

For our OEM partners, this means that they can position their products on the market under their own brand without having to invest in expensive production and logistics infrastructure themselves. This increases profitability and significantly shortens time-to-market.

At ALMA AQUA, OEM is more than just providing products - we see ourselves as a strategic partner for growth and brand building. Our support comprises three central levels:

1. Brand development: We support you in building your own brand in the water treatment sector, jointly develop a technically sound value proposition and define the USPs of your product line. This allows you to clearly differentiate yourself from the competition and convey trust and security to your customers.

2. Product range expansion: With our OEM products, you can gradually expand your portfolio - from boiler water additives and cooling circuit products to membrane protection agents and waste water additives. This allows you to be perceived as a complete supplier that covers all relevant water cycles.

3. International expansion: We are familiar with the regulatory differences in various countries and support you in adapting documentation, labels and approvals. Thanks to our experienced logistics, we can also reliably deliver OEM products internationally - flexibly and scalably.

As a result, our OEM partners are developing from pure suppliers or service providers into brand manufacturers with their own product range, increasing their reach and securing a strong competitive position in the long term - both nationally and internationally.

Our OEM solutions are aimed at technical companies, service providers and trading partners who are active in the field of industrial water treatment and want to offer their customers customized products and system solutions. We cover the entire spectrum - from boiler water treatment, cooling water systems and membrane systems to industrial waste water treatment.

1. plant manufacturer

• Boiler systems & steam boilers: Plant engineers who design high-pressure or low-pressure boilers benefit from OEM products such as oxygen binders, alkalizing agents, hardness stabilizers and defoamers. These additives ensure corrosion-free and efficient operation.

• Cooling water systems (open, semi-open, closed): For cooling towers and process cooling systems, we develop corrosion inhibitors, biocides and hardness stabilizers that prevent deposits, microbial growth and material damage. This enables plant manufacturers to offer their customers complete cooling systems including coordinated chemistry.

• Membrane systems (reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration): OEM products such as antiscalants, dispersants and cleaning agents extend the service life of the membranes and reduce operating costs. Plant manufacturers can thus supply high-performance filtration systems with integrated water chemistry.

Advantage: System manufacturers increase their competitive advantage by selling systems not just as hardware, but as a complete system solution with its own brand.

2. service providers and service companies

• Maintenance and repair companies: Companies that service boiler systems, cooling towers or membrane systems can use OEM products directly in their service. This makes maintenance more efficient and the end customer receives a fully coordinated solution.

• Industrial cleaners: Specialized cleaning companies use OEM products for the chemical cleaning of cooling circuits, heat exchangers or membrane systems. The OEM additives ensure a lasting cleaning effect and reduce downtimes.

• Facility management providers: Operators of supply systems benefit by integrating OEM products into their operating concepts and thus guaranteeing their customers maximum operational reliability.

Advantage: Service providers can expand their service quality by using their own products with OEM branding - this strengthens customer loyalty and increases margins.

3. dealers and distributors

• Chemical and industrial distributors: Wholesalers and distributors can sell OEM products under their own brand and expand their portfolio - without having their own production infrastructure.

• Online retailer for industrial supplies: The market for digital platforms is growing - OEM products with individual labeling make it possible to sell completely market-ready products online.

• Component and spare parts dealers: In addition to pumps, valves or membrane modules, dealers can offer OEM process additives and thus provide their customers with a one-stop store for water treatment solutions.

Advantage: Retailers increase their competitiveness by developing individual private labels and being able to react flexibly to customer requirements.

Conclusion

OEM solutions from ALMA AQUA are ideal for:

• Plant manufacturers who want to offer complete systems (hardware + chemistry),

• Service providers who want to increase their service quality with coordinated products,

• Retailers who want to expand their market position with their own brands.

With our OEM services - from consulting and product development to filling & labeling, branding and international expansion - we create a scalable basis for growth, efficiency and long-term competitiveness.

Our OEM products are developed and produced according to the highest quality and safety standards. All process additives meet the requirements of current European and international standards (e.g. REACH, CLP, DIN/EN standards) and are subjected to complete quality control before delivery.

We work with a multi-stage quality assurance system:

• Incoming inspection of all raw materials for purity and conformity

• In-process controls during production to ensure consistent product quality

• Final inspection of each batch including analysis reports for traceability

• Preparation of safety data sheets (SDS) in several languages and technical data sheets for the end customer

• CLP-compliant labeling and compliance with all hazardous substance directives

We also advise OEM partners on legal requirements and adapt labels, packaging and documentation to country-specific specifications. In this way, we ensure that products can be distributed both nationally and internationally in a legally compliant manner.

For our partners, this means maximum product safety, international usability and end customer confidence.

Yes - the strength of our OEM partnerships lies in their individual adaptability. While standard products often only offer generic solutions, we develop OEM products that are precisely tailored to the technical and operational conditions of your customers.

Examples of individual customizations:

• Boiler systems: development of oxygen binders and hardness stabilizers that are adapted to the operating temperatures and water hardnesses

• Cooling water systems: Formulations of corrosion inhibitors and biocides based on materials, flow rates and hygienic requirements

• Membrane systems: selection of special antiscalants and cleaning agents, tailored to the membrane type, raw water quality and operational management

• Wastewater treatment: combination of precipitants and flocculants, adapted to the specific pollutants and required discharge values

We accompany the entire process from formulation development to laboratory and pilot tests to practical application in the plant. The result is OEM products that are not only chemically effective, but also economically efficient and reliable.

This enables our partners to offer their customers tailor-made solutions that create a clear competitive advantage and optimize plant operation in the long term.

Our OEM solutions are available internationally. We supply partners throughout Europe and in selected markets worldwide. In doing so, we take into account both the technical requirements of the systems and the legal framework conditions of the respective country.

• Europe: Comprehensive supply including creation of safety data sheets (SDS) and labels in the national language, adapted to local CLP and REACH requirements.

• International markets: Support with export documentation, customs clearance and country-specific approvals.

• Individual solutions: Minimum purchase quantities are flexible and depend on the country, product and application. While some markets require large quantities, we also allow smaller batches to support partners during market entry or test phases.

The advantage for our partners: global OEM solutions from a single source that are convincing in terms of both technical standards and legal conformity.

Yes - an essential part of our OEM partnerships is the training of our partners' sales, technicians and service teams. After all, successful OEM products are not only characterized by their quality, but also by correct application and in-depth knowledge.

Our training courses include:

• Product training courses: Functionality, dosing, safety aspects and typical applications of our OEM additives.

• Technical training: In-depth study of boiler water chemistry, cooling circuits, membrane protection and waste water treatment with practical examples.

• Workshops for service technicians: correct handling, dosing strategies, analysis of water parameters and troubleshooting.

• Sales training: argumentation, USP definition and technical sales support for the sales force.

• Individual training concepts: On-site, online or combined on request - adapted to the respective target group.

This ensures that our partners not only receive a finished product, but also the necessary know-how for successful application and marketing.

The minimum purchase quantity for OEM products is not fixed across the board, but depends on several factors:

• Product type: Liquid process additives such as corrosion inhibitors, antiscalants or biocides can already be filled in smaller quantities, while more complex specialty products are usually economical from larger batches.

• Area of application: For pilot projects or market entries, we deliberately allow small quantities so that our partners can test new markets without risk.

• Country & logistics: The minimum quantities vary depending on the destination country and transport route - in Germany and Central Europe we can react very flexibly, while larger units (e.g. IBCs or pallets) often make sense for overseas shipments.

• Container size: We offer flexible solutions from small containers (e.g. 10-25 l canisters) to drums and 1,000 l IBCs.

Basically, we are very flexible and customer-oriented. Smaller purchase quantities are also possible when it comes to launching a new brand, building an OEM portfolio or specific applications. For established markets and series products, we can also supply large quantities economically.

This gives our partners the certainty that we will find individual solutions - from the small initial batch to continuous series production.