Foundedin 1992, Aqua-Guard Spill Response Inc. develops innovative Canadiantechnologies that protect water by recovering oil and floating contaminantsfrom marine environments and industrial wastewater. They address a criticalglobal challenge: conventional recovery methods struggle with thin oil sheensand industrial hydrocarbons, often relying on absorbents that generatesecondary waste and recover little product. Aqua-Guard’s award-winningmechanical recovery systems, including their breakthrough Carbon Fibre SuperHydrophobic (CFSH™) technology, enable highly efficient recovery of oil,greases, and hydrocarbons from spills, process water, wastewater, andstormwater while minimizing waste and maximizing resource recovery.

Servingthe marine, mining, chemical processing, manufacturing, and environmentalsectors, Aqua-Guard technologies improve environmental performance and helpcustomers meet increasingly stringent regulations. Exported to more than 104countries, Aqua-Guard’s innovations are trusted by governments, coast guards,ports, industry, and Indigenous communities, and were recognized with the 2025Impact Canada Oil Spill Response Challenge Grand Prize.