AQUALEX expands across Europe with the launch of the Loop

A Mission to Make Tap Water Enjoyable Everywhere

“Our mission has always been to make drinking tap water as enjoyable as possible,” says Alexander Vanlerberghe, Founder and CEO of AQUALEX. “With the Loop, we’ve closed the circle in our product range. Now we can accompany users throughout every moment of daily water consumption.”

Founded 15 years ago in Belgium, AQUALEX has grown from a pioneering local company into a European reference in water experience design. Its solutions range from elegant, innovative taps that dispense filtered, sparkling, still, hot, and cold water to tailor-made systems for specialized sectors.

Introducing the AQUALEX Loop for Public Space

The latest innovation, AQUALEX Loop, brings the company’s expertise into high-traffic public environments. Following a successful pilot at Brussels Airport this summer, during which thousands of liters of filtered water were provided each week, the system has now been rolled out. Our drinking water system provides a unique and memorable experience for every visitor.

The Loop is a modular, smart hydration solution, offering one, two, or three refill points and serving filtered still or sparkling water, chilled or at room temperature. Loop has contactless operation, full sensory experience with smart, data-driven tracking, UV protection, and automatic AI-care flushing ensure safe, high-quality water. 

Thanks to its distinctive drop-shaped form, it is immediately recognizable as a water dispensing point. This design earns the trust of people who would typically avoid a traditional drinking fountain. The era of the unhygienic public fountain is over.

Thanks to its flexible and customizable design, the Loop integrates seamlessly into airports, train stations, festivals, sports arenas, and other busy public spaces, combining design, innovation, and sustainability in a single solution.

With its unlimited water dispensing capacity, dependable performance, and robust design, the system is ideal for environments that serve large crowds under high or unpredictable demand,” says Karel Peelman (R&D manager)

Sustainable Hydration with Real Impact

Switching to AQUALEX drinking water systems offers significant environmental benefits. Bottled water production generates around 259 grams of CO₂ per liter, compared to just 0.17 grams for tap water. Each liter of bottled water avoided saves about 30 grams of plastic waste, reduces energy consumption by several kilowatt-hours, and conserves 3 liters of water during production. In busy public spaces or workplaces, these savings add up quickly, making sustainable hydration an achievable goal for communities and companies alike.

Growing Across Europe

AQUALLEX already manages tens of thousands of systems throughout Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Germany, supported by a growing team of 160 employees. Following its clear plans to expand into other European countries by 2026, the company is now accelerating its growth across Europe with a vision to make sustainable and enjoyable tap water the preferred choice in every environment. 

“We believe the future of hydration is local, smart, and circular,” adds Vanlerberghe. “Our goal is to bring that vision to cities and communities all over Europe.”

About AQUALEX

Founded in Belgium in 2010 by Alexander Vanlerberghe, AQUALEX develops and manufactures premium tap water systems that combine design, innovation, and sustainability. With a mission to make drinking tap water as enjoyable as possible, AQUALEX now operates 30,000 installations across Europe. AQUALEX is currently active in Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, France and Germany.