LiqTech Secures First U.S. Commercial Pool Order for Three QlariFlow™ Systems
Rhea-AI Summary
LiqTech (Nasdaq: LIQT) secured its first U.S. commercial pool order on March 23, 2026 for three QlariFlow™ ceramic membrane filtration systems to be installed at Weston County School District #1 Aquatic Center in Newcastle, Wyoming.
The order, placed with LiqTech’s U.S. partner Treatment Specialties – Powered by North American Filtration, establishes a U.S. reference installation and supports the company’s international Commercial Pool expansion strategy.
Positive
- First U.S. commercial order for three QlariFlow systems
- Reference installation at a public aquatic center in Wyoming
- Partnered U.S. channel sale via Treatment Specialties – Powered by North American Filtration
Negative
- Order limited to three systems, implying modest near-term revenue contribution
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Sector data show mixed moves: CLIR up 8.67%, while DEVS and SCWO were down 11.91% and 9.17%. With LIQT up 2.25% and 2 peers moving strongly, trading reflected both stock-specific interest and broader sector dynamics.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27 | Earnings and guidance | Positive | +10.6% | FY2025 revenue growth, narrowed loss, FY2026 revenue and EBITDA improvement targets. |
| Feb 24 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | +1.9% | Announcement of Q4 and FY2025 results release and investor conference call. |
| Feb 18 | Board appointment | Positive | -14.8% | Appointment of experienced director Bob Wowk to support growth strategy. |
| Jan 13 | Pool sales milestone | Positive | +3.4% | Record 34 QlariFlow pool systems sold in 2025 and >150 worldwide. |
| Nov 20 | China R&D expansion | Positive | +1.1% | Marine-focused R&D and localization facility in China plus spare parts warehouse. |
Operational and growth-focused announcements have generally seen positive price reactions, while governance changes drew a notable negative divergence.
Over the last several months, LiqTech reported FY2025 revenue of $16.5M with improved losses and guided FY2026 revenue to $23M–$27M, which was followed by a 10.56% gain. Management strengthened the board with Bob Wowk, though shares fell 14.84% after that news. Commercial pool traction was highlighted by a record 34 QlariFlow systems sold in 2025 and more than 150 pool systems worldwide. Marine expansion included a China R&D and localization facility targeting operations from Q1 2026. Today’s first U.S. commercial pool order fits this expansion narrative.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement marks LiqTech’s first U.S. commercial pool order, covering 3 QlariFlow systems at a school district aquatic center and extending prior momentum from record sales of 34 systems in 2025. It reinforces the strategy of expanding QlariFlow’s global footprint and building reference sites in regulated public pools. In context of earlier guidance for FY2026 revenue of $23M–$27M, investors may monitor how quickly additional U.S. and international pool orders develop.
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BALLERUP, Denmark, March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiqTech International, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIQT), a leading clean technology company specializing in advanced filtration systems, has received its first commercial pool order in the United States for three QlariFlow™ ceramic membrane filtration systems.
The systems will be installed at the Weston County School District #1 Aquatic Center in Newcastle, Wyoming. The order was secured in collaboration with LiqTech’s U.S. partner, Treatment Specialties – Powered by North American Filtration, and represents LiqTech’s initial commercial pool deployment in the U.S. market.
QlariFlow™ systems are engineered around LiqTech’s proprietary silicon carbide (SiC) ceramic membrane technology and are designed to meet the operational, regulatory, and space requirements of modern aquatic facilities. In public and institutional pool environments, QlariFlow™ delivers precise filtration, stable water quality, and reduced chemical consumption compared to conventional media-based filtration systems.
The United States is one of the world’s largest markets for public and commercial swimming pools, including municipal, educational, and recreational facilities that operate under strict state and local health regulations. Entering this market with a reference installation marks an important step in LiqTech’s strategy to expand its Commercial Pool business internationally through strong regional partnerships.
“We are pleased to secure our first commercial pool order in the United States in collaboration with Treatment Specialties,” said Phillip Myllerup Aslerin, Business Development Director, Pool Systems at LiqTech. “This installation establishes an important reference for QlariFlow™ in the U.S. market and reflects the focused work of our commercial team to build partnerships and convert pipeline into orders. We see meaningful long-term opportunities for ceramic membrane-based filtration systems in regulated public pool environments.”
With this order, LiqTech continues to execute on its Commercial Pool growth strategy by expanding into new geographic markets and increasing the global footprint of the QlariFlow™ platform.
About LiqTech International, Inc.
LiqTech International, Inc. is a clean technology company that manufactures and markets highly specialized filtration products and systems for liquid and gas applications. Founded in 2000, LiqTech’s patented SiC membranes are designed to treat the most challenging fluids in industrial and municipal water, marine scrubber, and oil & gas applications. Learn more at www.liqtech.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.
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Head of Marketing
LiqTech International, Inc.
www.liqtech.com
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Lytham Partners, LLC
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