Uniwater has entered into an agreement to acquire Water Engineering AB, a Swedish engineering consulting company with cutting-edge expertise in process design, planning, and project management for drinking water and wastewater treatment plants. The acquisition strengthens Uniwater’s offering in water infrastructure and water treatment and contributes to increased capacity and specialist expertise within the group.
About Water Engineering AB
Water Engineering AB is a well-established consulting company based in the Stockholm region (Mälardalen). The company is a specialist in water and wastewater and process technology and is currently working on several major projects in critical water infrastructure. The company has shown strong growth in recent years.
Founded in 2019, Water Engineering offers technical consulting services in areas such as:
- Project planning
- Project management
- Technical investigations
- Contract inspections of water and wastewater facilities
The company currently has eight employees and has built a strong reputation with both municipal and industrial customers. Water Engineering carries out projects throughout Sweden but has had a concentration of assignments in Mälardalen and northern Sweden.
Strategic Fit and Synergies
Olof Nordin, Business Area Manager for Uniwater Treatment, commented on the acquisition: “Through the acquisition of Water Engineering, we strengthen our ability to carry out water and wastewater projects. The company brings deep technical expertise, strong project management capabilities, and a strong network. They complement our existing companies very well.”
Petter Björkman, CEO and founder of Water Engineering, added: “Uniwater is a strong partner and I look forward to taking the company forward with this group. We share the same view of quality, long-term thinking, and the importance of building water infrastructure. Together, we become stronger, and can take on larger and more complex assignments, while at the same time we can continue to develop our specialist knowledge.”
Part of Uniwater’s Growth Journey
The acquisition strengthens Uniwater’s offering in water treatment and contributes to increased capacity in engineering, process know-how, and project implementation. Water Engineering will continue to operate under its own name and management, with a focus on continued growth and competence development in the water and wastewater area.
The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
