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Aquabot ownership, Israeli manufacturing and BWT pool-robotics network
First published July 31, 2026 · Last verified July 31, 2026
A source-backed profile of Aquabot's Aquatron brand ownership and manufacturing, BWT parentage, Fluidra history, product range and regional responsibility.
World Clean Biz is an independent industry publication and is not affiliated with Aquabot, Aquatron, BWT or Fluidra. Current corporate and manufacturing evidence must be matched to the exact model and market.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Legal entity scope | Aquatron Robotic Technology Ltd. |
| Ownership type | Part of BWT Holding GmbH |
| Headquarters | Alon Tavor Industrial Zone, near Afula, Israel |
| Founded | More than 25 years of Aquatron robotic-pool-cleaner experience; exact founding year not stated in the reviewed sources |
| Official website | https://www.aquabot.co.il/eng |
| Last verified | July 31, 2026 |
Aquatron Robotic Technology Ltd. says it owns the Aquabot brand and manufactures robotic pool cleaners in Israel. BWT Group acquired Aquatron in 2019. Fluidra was the former owner from 2011 until the 2019 divestiture and no longer owns Aquatron.
Parent company: BWT Holding GmbH
| Person | Role | Evidence note |
|---|---|---|
| Not publicly identified | Not publicly identified | No named leader was identified in reviewed sources. |
| Category | Positioning | Buyer relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Aquabot cordless residential robots | Current Aquabot products use cordless operation, ultrasonic mapping, app control and self-parking features. | Confirm model generation, battery, charger, app region, cleaning modes and local warranty. |
| Aquabot Pro residential robots | Higher-specification residential models extend runtime, navigation and feature depth. | Compare product suffix, pool-size limit, filtration, brushes and service support. |
| Commercial robotic pool cleaners | Aquatron platforms cover public, semi-Olympic and Olympic-pool applications under Aquabot and other lines. | Commercial buyers need duty-cycle, cable, filtration, trolley, repair and warranty checks. |
| OEM robotic pool-cleaner platforms | Aquatron also develops and produces robots for other brands through an OEM model. | An Aquabot distribution right is not the same as an OEM manufacturing agreement or private-label authorization. |
| Evidence | Scope | Buyer check |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatron's official site says its robotic pool cleaners are manufactured by Aquatron Robotic Technology Ltd. in Israel. | Current manufacturer statement | Verify the exact product label and origin record, particularly where an Aquabot name appears on a third-party listing. |
| BWT Robotics describes the former Aquatron business as an OEM that designs, develops and produces robotic pool cleaners. | Parent-group OEM description | Separate Aquabot-branded products from other brands made on Aquatron platforms. |
| The European Commission's 2019 purchaser approval described the divested Aquatron business and manufacturing assets transferred from Fluidra to BWT. | Regulatory transaction evidence | Do not use the pre-2019 Fluidra structure as a current ownership map. |
| Evidence | Scope | Buyer check |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatron says it serves partners in more than 50 countries through branded and OEM relationships. | Company-reported international reach | Confirm the authorized distributor and territorial rights for the destination market. |
| The U.S. Aquabot interface names Steward Group LLC DBA Aquabot, while BWT U.S. materials can use BWT Pool Products US. | U.S. sales and website entities | Match the invoice seller, importer and warranty company to the exact purchase. |
| BWT and Aquatron provide product registration, service-center and warranty routes for covered pool cleaners. | Regional after-sales network | Confirm seller authorization, proof-of-purchase rules, territory and residential or commercial coverage. |
World Clean Biz assessment: Aquabot combines long-standing Israeli robotic-pool-cleaner engineering with BWT's water-treatment and channel platform, plus a meaningful OEM capability. Its key market challenge is brand architecture: Aquabot, BWT Robotics, Aquatron and regional sellers must be explained clearly against better-known Maytronics and Fluidra portfolios.
Company Developments
The current product page describes cordless Aquabot models with ultrasonic mapping, app control and self-parking.
Sources: [5]
BWT acquired the complete Aquatron business after European Commission purchaser approval and Fluidra's divestiture.
Fluidra's historical acquisition established the ownership chain that ended with the 2019 sale to BWT.
Sources: [4]
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First published: Jul 31, 2026
Last verified: Jul 31, 2026
Last material modification: Jul 31, 2026