Wastewater treatment company Sanitech announced the integration of water and waste solutions company Green-Tech’s technology into its operations, marking a significant step in strengthening its technical capability and advancing its long-term sustainability strategy.

The integration brings Green-Tech’s specialised expertise directly into Sanitech’s national framework, enabling the company to broaden its offering and deliver more advanced, cost-effective water and waste treatment solutions across South Africa.

Green-Tech has been active in the sector since 2010 and is recognised for its ability to combine high-tech international systems with locally sourced South African components, which is an approach that allows for solutions that are both technologically sophisticated and commercially viable, providing clients with dependable alternatives supported by local supply chains.

Sanitech MD Robert Erasmus says that the integration aligns strongly with the company’s long-term growth plans.

“Integrating Green-Tech into Sanitech strengthens our ability to deliver sustainable, high-quality solutions at scale.

By blending international technology with local components and providing flexible financing options, we are making advanced water and waste treatment solutions more accessible while continuing to uphold the highest standards of quality and environmental responsibility,” he says.

The integration also addresses an industry- wide challenge around scale. While smaller specialist firms often possess deep technical knowledge, they may lack the sales infrastructure and customer reach needed to expand. Sanitech, by contrast, services more than 5 000 customers through a national team of over 50 sales representatives.

Combining these strengths enables the company to expand market access, accelerate the adoption of sustainable technologies and pursue opportunities that may previously have been beyond reach for smaller providers.

As part of the construction engineering company WACO Group, Sanitech will further enhance its offering through flexible procurement and financial models, including rental and rent-to-own options for water and waste treatment systems. These models eliminate significant upfront capital requirements, making sustainable technology more accessible to a wider range of clients and industries.