Info from AWGI 10K re Atmospheric Water Generation Competition
The atmospheric water generator, water purification and bottled water industries are highly competitive. This market segment includes numerous manufacturers, distributors, marketers, and retailers that actively compete for the business of consumers both in the United States and abroad. In addition, the market is highly sensitive to the introduction of new products and technologies that may rapidly capture a significant share of the market. As a result, our ability to remain competitive depends in part upon its successful introduction and consumer acceptance of new products. Although our products bear our own exclusive branding, we expect that the competition will intensify in the future, since our competitors can and may duplicate similar products or services to those offered by us.
The principal competition within the atmospheric water generation industry comes from ten other manufacturers within the industry:
1.
Air 2 Water, Inc. (also known as World Wide Water Company)
2.
Fujian Yuxin Electronic Equipment Co. Ltd. (also known as HendrxWater)
3.
Island Sky
4.
AT Company
5.
Water Maker India
6.
Drinkable Air
7.
Bravo Enterprises Ltd./Splash Water for Life
8.
Water Technologies International/GR8 Water
9.
Aqua Sciences
10.
Quest Water Global
A brief Internet search reveals many companies that claim to operate in the Atmospheric Water Industry. It is important to note that many of the web sites are for company’s no longer in business. Unfortunately it can be a challenge for the consumer to find a reputable and suitable supplier.
Ambient Water recognizes that to be the industry leader it must continue to innovate and educate. Our bacteria control system is passive, not mechanical as used by the competition. The system is less expensive and saves energy. In terms of periodic maintenance, we believe our products are more user friendly than the standard UV and Ozone bacteria control systems used by others.
Our large commercial atmospheric water generating system has many key features which distinguish us from our competitors. We use a proprietary coil coating to avoid metal oxides from entering the water. Additionally, our system is engineered to utilize 100% outside air which enables maximum water production. Our units have the ability to operate in high ambient air temperatures. Traditional systems utilize a refrigeration system to condense water from the air and then to chill the water. Ambient Water products utilize the rejected cold air, which would normally be exhausted to the atmosphere, to chill the water in the storage tank thereby increasing energy efficiencies. Our bacteria control systems are passive and similar to those of the Model 2500.
Our exclusive bacteria control system has no expensive bulbs to replace and no bad-tasting chemicals. It works 24/7 to kill bacteria in every part of the unit including not only the storage tank but all internal piping and components. The technology is approved by the US Government (EPA) and NSF. Our bacteria control system uses no additional electrical energy.
Conventional UV lights used in competitive units have a service life of about 5000 hours after which the light must be replaced. It is difficult and expensive to accurately monitor the efficiency of the UV bulbs, the bulbs are somewhat fragile and sensitive to handling problems, and the UV light cannot control bacteria in the whole system, only where the water is in direct contact with the UV light. The UV light must run 24 hours a day with continuous circulation, and since the UV bulb generates heat, the water is then heated which promotes the growth of bacteria. UV lights also consume additional energy.
Additionally, as consumer awareness and concerns about the quality of original and refilled water bottles increases, our products’ water quality adds to the cost advantages further increasing the competitiveness of the Ambient Water models.
