Spaans Babcock BV

Spaans Babcock BV, headquartered in Balk, Netherlands, is the world's leading designer and manufacturer of Archimedean screw pumps and turbines, with over 125 years (now approaching 130 years) of experience delivering customized solutions to the surface water and wastewater sectors. The company has installed more than 30,000 screw pumps worldwide and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and SCC** (VCA-2) certifications. Spaans Babcock's screw pump offering comes in three configurations: the traditional screw pump in a concrete trough, the screw pump with a steel trough liner for enhanced durability, and the ESP (Encased Screw Pump) compact unit — a prefabricated, ready-to-install design for simplified project execution. Screw pump capacities range from 15 liters per second up to 11 cubic meters per second. Beyond pumping, the company manufactures the Screw Turbine (Screw Generator) for hydroelectric energy generation, noted for fish-friendly operation. In aeration, Spaans Babcock has produced surface aerators since 1960, with over 1,000 units installed globally, including the O2Max aerator and the O2Rotor brush aerator in both fixed and floating configurations. The company also provides fine screens featuring the Bormet block design, plus refurbishment, service, and water contracting offerings. Spaans Babcock operates through a global network of subsidiaries and business partners across the Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, Canada, and France.