When everything changed – and Anolytech was rebuilt

After several years of success in agriculture, Anolytech began to see new opportunities. But the path to expansion was marked by both ambition and challenges – and became a turning point in the company’s history.

Crossing the border

In 2012, Anolytech crossed the border and acquired a company in Norway, marking the beginning of its international presence. The focus there was primarily on the fishing industry, where the need for bacteria-free water was great – especially to reduce the risk of Listeria in process water. It was an important test for the technology outside of agriculture.

New management – and a new strategy

To enable continued growth, external investors were brought in. This led to an ownership structure where founder Stefan Fischlein gradually lost influence, and in 2013 he left the company entirely, as he did not share the new management’s vision for Anolytech.

The new management introduced changes in both technology and business model. A new type of reactor with a shorter lifespan was implemented, and the company switched to a functional leasing model that included installation, operation, and service. But the result was more operational disruptions, rising costs, and declining sales. In 2017, the company was declared bankrupt after internal disputes.

A new beginning

That same year, founder Stefan bought back the bankrupt estate – with the help of private financing. Together with three former employees, he rebuilt the business from scratch. The reactor was replaced in over 120 customer machines, and the company became profitable again after just four months.

Customers noticed the difference – the system operated reliably and began to be recommended to others. It marked the start of a new growth journey.

Stable technology, steady growth

With a functioning system at its core and a clearly defined target group, Anolytech continued to grow. Today, the market is expanding toward the real estate industry, hotels, schools, and healthcare facilities – as well as new countries. Interest in water disinfection with hypochlorous acid is growing, as more and more people discover its effective action against bacteria like Legionella and Listeria – without the need for hazardous chemicals.