LiqTech International Signs Distribution and Partnership Agreement with NAF Aquatics for U.S. Commercial Swimming Pool Market

BALLERUP, Denmark, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIQT), a high-tech filtration technology company, today announced a distribution and partnership agreement with NAF Aquatics LLC for the U.S. commercial swimming pool market. The agreement includes the full PurePool™ product range and marks LiqTech's first major step in its strategic expansion into the U.S.

LiqTech received NSF certification for its pool filtration system in the U.S. in August 2024. This milestone supports the company's ambitions to scale within a rapidly growing market. The U.S. swimming pool construction market was valued at approximately $1.41 billion in 2023, with projections to reach $2.69 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% (Source: Straits Research,Market Research Report, "United States Swimming Pool Construction Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Pool Type (Municipal, Commercial) and Forecasts, 2024-2032".)

The partnership will help LiqTech:

• Accelerate revenue growth through U.S. market entry.
• Expand recurring revenue opportunities via long-term system installations.
• Strengthen its position as a leader in sustainable water filtration solutions.

NAF Aquatics LLC, operating under the trade name Treatment Specialties, is based in Ramsey, New Jersey. The company specializes in the design, construction, and maintenance of commercial aquatic facilities. With certification under NSF/ANSI 50, NAF Aquatics serves the hospitality, recreation, and fitness sectors across the Northeast U.S., offering proven safety and quality in aquatic system solutions.

Fei Chen, CEO of LiqTech, stated: "NAF Aquatics holds a strong market position in the U.S., particularly in the Northeast. With decades of experience and a broad network of local experts, they are the ideal partner for LiqTech as we expand internationally. This partnership builds a unique bridge between our European expertise and the U.S. market. We are excited about the opportunities ahead."

Innovative Filtration Technology with Proven Benefits

LiqTech's PurePool™ filtration system offers a compelling alternative to traditional media filtration systems used in commercial pools. Customers have reported significant advantages, including an 80% reduction in water consumption, 60% lower energy costs, and 30% less chlorine usage. Additionally, the compact system requires only one-third of the space of conventional filtration systems, making it an ideal solution for retrofitting without the need for major structural modifications.

The Aqua Solution® LiqTech's ceramic membrane technology further enhances water purification efficiency. Compared to traditional sand filters, it delivers finer filtration, lower energy consumption, and higher flow rates, making it a cost-efficient and environmentally sustainable choice for the industry.

ABOUT LIQTECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.

LiqTech International, Inc., a Nevada corporation, is a clean technology company that provides state-of-the-art ceramic silicon carbide filtration technologies for gas and liquid purification. LiqTech's silicon carbide membranes are designed to be used in the most challenging purification applications, and its silicon carbide filters are used to control diesel exhaust soot emissions. Using nanotechnology, LiqTech develops products using its proprietary silicon carbide technology, resulting in a wide range of component membranes, membrane systems, and filters for both microfiltration and ultrafiltration applications. By incorporating LiqTech's SiC liquid membrane technology with the Company´s extensive systems design experience and capabilities, LiqTech offers unique, turnkey solutions for the most challenging water purification applications.

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Company Contact:
Susan Keegan Elleskov
Head of Marketing
LiqTech International, Inc.
Phone: +45 31315941
www.liqtech.com

Investor Contact:
Robert Blum
Lytham Partners, LLC
Phone: (602) 889-9700
[email protected]
www.lythampartners.com

SOURCE LiqTech International, Inc.