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'ACO. We care for water'
ACO is a family‑owned, Water‑Tech company that protects water. Building on our global drainage expertise that protects people from water, we increasingly see our mission as also protecting water from people.
Today we operate in more than 50 countries with around 5,000 employees and 40 production sites worldwide.
Water is at the core of everything we do. Through the ACO WaterCycle — Collect · Clean · Hold · Reuse — we help industries manage water safely, sustainably and economically across its entire journey on site.
For the food and beverage industry, ACO brings this expertise into hygienic drainage. ACO´s HygieneFirst philosophy and long‑term commitment to ultimate hygienic performance, focuses on reducing the risk of food contamination and optimising cleaning processes by improving the hygienic performance of drainage systems. Our hygienic design expertise is based on recognised principles such as EN 1672-2, EN ISO 14159 and EHEDG Guideline Doc. 8.
As a Silver Sponsor of the EHEDG World Congress, ACO is proud to contribute to the dialogue on hygienic design and safer food production.
Products/ services
Drainage System Assessment (DSA):
ACO’s Drainage System Assessment is a structured, data-driven methodology designed to identify hidden risks across drainage, flooring, and surrounding infrastructure.
By evaluating key aspects such as hygiene, safety, and operational continuity, DSA provides a clear, objective understanding of plant conditions and delivers a corrective action plan to mitigate risks and optimize performance.
Hygienic Drainage Solutions
ACO hygienic drainage fulfills stringent hygienic requirements to prevent harmful bacterial contamination. We apply the relevant hygienic design principles reserved for food contact surfaces EN 1672, EN ISO 14159, and EHEDG document 8, 13 and 44.
ACO channel hygienic features:
- Fully drainable
- Internal radii equal or larger than 3 mm
- Hygienic joints
- Edge infill
- Stainless steel grade min. AISI 304
- Fully pickled and passivated
Product spotlight: ACO high capacity hygienic gully 440
Reliable performance under demanding conditions
As part of ACO’s hygienic drainage portfolio, the ACO high capacity hygienic gully 440 is designed for demanding food production environments with high wastewater volumes and intensive wet-cleaning processes.
By supporting efficient drainage and reducing the risk of overflow, stagnation, and contamination, it helps food producers maintain hygienic conditions and operational continuity even under peak load conditions.
Contacts

Brett Adam Ira
Breakout Speaker, EHEDG World Congress 2026, Head of International Sales
Brett Ira brings extensive experience in supporting global food production companies with best-practice drainage solutions. His work focuses on translating technical expertise into practical, value-driven solutions that help improve hygienic performance and operational reliability.
LinkedIn: Brett Ira

Nestor Javier Lemus Clavijo
Global Key Account Manager,BDM
Nestor Javier Lemus Clavijo is a Key Account Manager and active contributor within the EHEDG framework, supporting the development of industry standards and methodologies. His expertise covers hygienic design, drainage systems, and risk identification across food production environments, with a strong focus on delivering measurable improvements in food safety and operational efficiency.
LinkedIn: Javier Lemus
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ACO Industries k.s.
Havlickova 260,
58222 Pribyslav,
Czech Republic
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