Aquatech has announced the acquisition of UAE-headquartered Metito Chemical Solutions, bringing together two established water industry players to deliver expanded environmental and operational solutions across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Following the acquisition, the company will operate as Metichem, an Aquatech company, combining its specialty chemicals capabilities and operations & maintenance expertise with Aquatech’s global water project experience.
The move strengthens Aquatech’s ability to provide end-to-end water lifecycle solutions, integrating treatment technologies, specialty chemicals, operations and maintenance services, and digital solutions designed to improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability for customers.
Both companies bring decades of experience across the Middle East and Southeast Asia, with a strong track record of delivering major projects in markets including the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia.
More than 300 employees across three continents gathered on July 30 to celebrate Metichem officially joining Aquatech and mark the beginning of a new phase of growth for the combined organization. The milestone comes during Aquatech’s 45th anniversary year, adding further significance to the expansion.
"Today marks the close of one chapter and the beginning of an exciting new one. We are here because of the dedication of our people, and I am grateful to the Aquatech team for welcoming us as partners throughout this journey. Together, we are building a strong foundation for the future, and I look forward to embracing that future as one team," said Mike Abla, Managing Director at Metichem.
Aquatech leadership highlighted the acquisition as a strategic step toward delivering greater value to customers worldwide.
"Metichem has built a strong business through its commitment to customers and operational excellence. We have tremendous respect for what they have achieved, and we are excited to begin this next chapter together," said Andrew Parke, EVP Services at Aquatech.
"This partnership brings together two organizations with shared values, complementary strengths, and a common commitment to serving our customers. We look forward to learning from one another, growing together, and delivering even greater value to our clients around the world," said Devesh Sharma, CEO at Aquatech.
