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Innovating with Quality and Expertise.

Aquatabs

Medentech and Kersia Group

In 2018, Medentech officially joined the Kersia group. This strategic move aimed to strengthen and expand Kersia’s position in the medical and water treatment sectors, leveraging Medentech, now Kersia Healthcare’s extensive expertise and established market presence in these critical areas.

Our Story

Our History

Medentech was founded in 1984 and, due to significant growth, opened a state-of-the-art production facility in Wexford in 1997. Our manufacturing journey began with Sterinova, a baby bottle sterilising product. Shortly after, we introduced Aquatabs water purification tablets, designed for emergency use in developing countries. Medentech also developed a range of surface cleaning and disinfection products to meet the demand for hospital disinfectants, eventually exporting to over 120 countries.

Our Mission

We believe safe drinking water should be accessible to all. From urban cities to small villages, the future starts with water. Our vision is a world where everyone can access drinking water and fulfil their true potential. We work to overcome waterborne illness through forward-thinking solutions and global collaborations and strengthen individuals and communities.

Our Vision

To deliver universal access to drinking water and unlock human potential worldwide. Our mission is to deliver universal access to drinking water and better health for all. We develop reliable solutions to overcome waterborne illness and unlock human potential worldwide.

Our Journey

Aquatabs was founded with a mission to provide safe drinking water to communities in need.

Milestone One

Aquatabs reached a milestone of providing clean water to 1 million people.

Milestone Two

Aquatabs expanded its operations to reach communities in remote areas.

Milestone Three​

Aquatabs received recognition for its innovative water purification technology.

Milestone Four

Aquatabs received recognition for its innovative water purification technology.

Milestone Five

Aquatabs received recognition for its innovative water purification technology.

Innovation

Our Impact

1984

Medentech was founded with Sterinova, a fast-acting, effective effervescent tablet for disinfecting infant feeding bottles on the go

1985

Aquasept and Klorsept developed and launched.

1986

Aquatabs brand established and distributed for emergency situations worldwide.

1990s

Klorkleen effervescent disinfection and cleaning tablets designed for hospital infection prevention were launched.

1997

A new state-of-the-art production facility is opened on Clonard Road.

2003

Aquatabs approved by WHO for continuous use. 

2004

US Klorkleen developed and received EPA approval

2007

Aquatabs launched as HWTS solution