Ovivo sells electronics division to Ecolab - start a new era!

Ovivo sells electronics division to Ecolab - start a new era!

Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA - ovivo Inc. has announced that it will sell its electronics division to the global provider of water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions, Ecolab. This significant step was announced on August 12, 2025 Officialy and marks an important milestone in the company's history of Ovivo, which has already had over 150 years of experience in water treatment.

The company's company value amounts to around $ 2.4 billion. The end of the transaction is expected for the first quarter of 2026, whereby this date depends on the responsible official permits and other usual final conditions. Ecolab, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and annual turnover of $ 16 billion, is active in more than 170 countries with around 48,000 employees.

Ecolab opens new perspectives

The sale to Ecolab creates new perspectives for the electronics division within the company. The decision to concentrate on the already established areas of Municipal, Energy and Cembrane shows that Ovivo intends to further promote organic growth in these sectors. In addition, the company plans to expand industrial business in North America through targeted acquisitions.

The shareholder of Ovivo, Skion Water, will continue the growth strategy and thus make a sustainable contribution to the success of the company. Ovivo employs more than 1,500 experts worldwide and operates in 18 countries, making it an important place in the industry of water and wastewater treatment companies.

market developments and future trends

The global market for water and wastewater treatment rated $ 323.32 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to $ 346.41 billion by 2024, with an estimated annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% to 2032. supported that gain importance in numerous countries.

North America is the largest market, with a market share of 38.67% in 2023, followed by Asia-Pacific and Europe. In the United States, market growth is expected to be $ 314.96 billion by 2032, while strong government initiatives in countries such as India and China are promoting the modernization of their sewage systems.

COVID-19 pandemic has significantly influenced the water requirements worldwide and produced numerous emergency measures. Ecolab and Ovivo are therefore positioning themselves in a dynamic and growing market that offers new challenges and opportunities.

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