Aquatech (US) reported a ransomware incident involving the threat actor “thegentlemen,” claiming that attackers accessed or encrypted company systems affecting its operations. Aquatech International Corporation is a US-based global water treatment technology provider (aquatech.com) with extensive international projects and operations. #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: Aquatech
- Sector: Energy & Utilities
- Country: US
- Actor: thegentlemen
- Source:
- Discovered: 2026-10-09T19:27:37.040207+00:00
- Published: 2026-10-06T18:37:25+00:00
Information
- A private water treatment technology company founded in 1981 and headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, with operations in 26 countries and more than 1,000 projects across over 60 countries.
- Estimated annual revenue ranges from $105 million to $165 million, with a global workforce of 900 to 1,368 employees and growth of 31% per year.
- A global leader in Zero Liquid Discharge, with more than 160 installations, and a major player in desalination, including a 30 MGD Corpus Christi, Texas facility set to become the third-largest SWRO plant in the Americas.
- Recognized as the “Water Technology Company of the Year 2025” by the Global Water Awards.
- Expanded in 2025 through acquisitions of Century Water, Koch Li-Pro DLE, and FTS H2O to strengthen its position in lithium extraction and ultrapure water solutions for semiconductors.
- Led by CEO Devesh Sharma and President/CTO Ravi Chidambaran, with a private equity investor entering in 2025.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "thegentlemen". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.