History
Water and Wastewater Treatment Solutions since 1971
We’ve been busy at ABCO Water, designing and manufacturing new plants, servicing existing plants, doing site works, and keeping our valued clients happy
History
History of ABCO Water Systems
1948
Founded by Andrew Brown in York, Western Australia as a plumbing and hardware store
1948
1960
Expanded into government building construction and maintenance services
1960
1966
Andrew Brown’s son Murray Brown takes over operation of the business
1966
1971
Recognising the growing needs of the mining and resources sector, began supplying water and wastewater treatment systems
1971
1997
Murray Brown relaunches the business as ABCO Water Systems, a dedicated water and wastewater treatment solutions provider
1997
2004
ABCO Water unveiled its new logo featuring the jacana bird. Known for its ability to walk on water, the jacana symbolises balance, adaptability, and precision, qualities that reflect ABCO Water’s approach to water treatment solutions
2004
2007
Expands with the opening of an international office in Singapore
2007
2008
ABCO Water experiences continued growth with 72 full time employees
2008
2011-2022
Along with projects in Australia ABCO Water completes many international projects in various countries, including Ghana, Senegal, Tanzania, Burma, Singapore, East Timor, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Nauru and New Caledonia, highlighted their capability to deliver reliable water treatment solutions in challenging environments
2011-2022
2014
ABCO Water achieved triple certification to ISO 9001, 45001, and 14001. These certifications underscore the company’s commitment to quality management, occupational health and safety, and environmental management
2014
2022
Acquired by BWater, the new directors add a combined 45+ years of water and wastewater treatment experience, and an expanded product and service offering
2022
2022
Signed exclusive Australian distributorship agreement for AMCON’s VOLUTE™ Sludge Dewatering Technology, the inventor of the “multi-disc screw press”
2022
2023
Signed exclusive Australian distributorship agreement for PlanetTEK’s PlanetDISC™ Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) technology
2023
2023
Awarded first multimillion-dollar contract under new ownership including both potable water and wastewater treatment plants for a 650EP Australian mining camp
2023
2023
Achieved Category 3 Contractor Status with Tier 1 mining contractor Rio Tinto
2023
2023
Awarded a long-term “Lease to Own” contract under new ownership for a substantial 500m³ RO plant at an Australian mine site
2023
2024
Triple ISO recertification, highlighting our commitment to safety, quality and the environment
2024
2024
Achieved a significant milestone by tripling the size of our team since the change of ownership
2024