H2O GmbH is celebrating a major anniversary with VACUDEST in 2026: the brand was registered 40 years ago - today, the vacuum distillation system has become indispensable in the industry as an efficient solution for treating process and rinsing water. The motto "40 years of turning wastewater into value" combines the claim of conserving resources, reducing costs and measurably increasing quality.

40 years of progress - milestones and impact

Since 1986, VACUDEST has been shaping and accompanying the path to wastewater-free production - from the first systems to today's system family with energy-efficient vacuum distillation and the recirculation of purified process water.

The VACUDEST turns waste water into up to 98% purified water, which can even be reused in demanding rinsing processes. This reduces disposal costs, increases sustainability in production and makes the industry wastewater-free.

Technological highlights such as Clearcat technology for crystal-clear, oil-free distillate and the Vacutouch machine control system with integrated Smart Services ensure consistently high water quality and operational reliability.

"40 years of VACUDEST stands for lived know-how and measurable customer benefits. Our promise remains: Thinking ahead without wastewater - technologically, economically and ecologically," says CEO Matthias Fickenscher. "We are convinced that innovation and responsibility belong together. That's why we are constantly working to improve the quality of purified water - for safe cycles in industry."

Today, H2O implements solutions with VACUDEST for customers in more than 55 countries. over 140 employees work at the headquarters in Steinen (Germany) and in the branches in Switzerland, Poland and China on projects that turn industrial water into a value stream.

With "40 years of turning wastewater into value", H2O is looking ahead in its anniversary year: to new technologies, projects and solutions for even more stable cycles in production - flanked by activities and reviews from 40 years of VACUDEST.