Our History

About the Evolution Aqua Group

We design and manufacture advanced biological and mechanical filtration solutions through our manufacturing facilities and office locations in the UK and the Netherlands. Customers and OEM partners around the globe trust Evolution Aqua to provide high quality products. For us, customer excellence is always our priority, and we continue to innovate and deliver high performing filtration products through our people, process and commitment to quality.

Our History

Evolution Aqua is a multi-award-winning manufacturer based in Wigan, UK. Beginning over 20 years ago as a specialist Koi filtration company, Evolution Aqua has grown to become one of the most popular and respected aquatic brands in the world. We manufacture many leading brands and products in all areas of aquatics, including ornamental ponds, freshwater and marine aquariums, environmental, commercial fish systems, fish farms, swimming pools, public aquariums and more!

2024

Environmental Support

Environmental Support

Introduction of Flocell new on-site mobile laboratory service to determine filtration efficiency of a site using gravimetric and particle size analyser.

2023

Innovative Pond Filter with UVC

Innovative Pond Filter with UVC

Launch of the Surge Filter with Air Clean Technology. Our all-in-one filter with built-in UV for ponds up to 5,000 Litre.
Flocell Filtration Container

Flocell Filtration Container

Low maintenance filtration container solution available on short notice for hire or permanent installation.
New Range of Titanium Enhanced UV Clarifier

New Range of Titanium Enhanced UV Clarifier

The evoUV Ti is made using the latest photocatalytic technology and is lined with a thick and polished titanium tube, to clear green pond water fast.

2022

Flocell - New Environmental Business Division

Flocell - New Environmental Business Division

Flocell provides sustainable filtration solutions for aquaculture, wastewater and other commercial and industrial applications.
BGF Investment

BGF Investment

The Evolution Aqua Group, has announced a £12 million investment from the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital investor, BGF.

2021

Manufacture of new range of Pressure Filters - K+Advanced Filter

Manufacture of new range of Pressure Filters - K+Advanced Filter

The new range features our latest innovation in pond filtration technology to provide enhanced biological and mechanical filtration, deliver exceptional water clarity and to be economical to run.

2017

Introduced first generation of PURGE filters

Introduced first generation of PURGE filters

The PURGE filter for commercial livestock applications features our ACT (Air Clean Technology) with our patented siphon cleaning system.

2016

First installation of filtration media at MOWI site

First installation of filtration media at MOWI site

Flocell supplied 850m3 of Bio Media used by state of the art RAS Hatchery in Scotland. MOWI salmon hatchery, at Inchmore, Glenmoriston.

2015

Started the production of Open Cell Media

Started the production of Open Cell Media

Set up two extrusion lines to produce our Open Cell Media for swimming pool and aquatic applications.

2012

Set up of Aqua Bioscience Ltd

Set up of Aqua Bioscience Ltd

Unique biological solutions for the aquatics and aquaculture industries. Aqua Bioscience Ltd specialise in the production of bacterial products providing unique methods of filtration leading to improved water quality and health.

2010

Manufactured range of UV's

Manufactured range of UV's

Start the manufacture of UV light for the aquatic, swimming pool and commercial sectors.

2006

Purchased rotational moulding machine

Purchased rotational moulding machine

Set up a new rotational moulding machine to start the production of high-performance filters for the Aquatic market.

2002

License agreement with Veolia to use K1 Media in Aquatics

License agreement with Veolia to use K1 Media in Aquatics

2001

Developed ``The Answer`` Koi Pond Filter

Developed ``The Answer`` Koi Pond Filter