Aquavital: 30 Years of Pioneering Workplace Hydration

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When Aquavital was founded in 1993 in Wavre, Belgium, office water coolers were virtually nonexistent in Europe. Plastic bottles reigned supreme. Three decades later, the water cooler has become a standard feature of everyday work life, and Aquavital—now based in Bascharage, Luxembourg—is one of the companies that has contributed to this transformation.

Aquavital: 30 Years of Pioneering Workplace Hydration

A pioneer in the water cooler industry since 1993, based in Bascharage, Luxembourg

Pioneers in a market yet to be created

The Beginnings · 1993–2000

1993: Aquavital was founded in Wavre. The company was built on a simple idea: to replace the hassle of carrying water packs to the office with a modern, convenient, and more environmentally friendly solution. At the time, the concept was new in Europe, so the company had to win over businesses and build a logistics system from scratch.

The early years. Building the fleet, establishing supply partnerships, and developing the first models. The first customers were won over: the “discovery” effect of the office water cooler. Word of mouth did the rest.

1995–2000: Organic growth. Aquavital established itself as one of Belgium’s leading companies in the industry. The term “water cooler” became part of office managers’ vocabulary.

From the water cooler to a complete ecosystem

Expansion · 2000–2015

Diversification of the product line.In addition to bottled water dispensers, the company now offers mains-connected water dispensers, filtered faucets, coffee machines, and flavored water dispensers. Aquavital is becoming a comprehensive partner for workplace hydration.

Establishment in Luxembourg.Active presence with a dedicated technical and sales team in Bascharage. Coverage of the Grand Duchy and border areas. The proximity between Wavre and Bascharage makes coordination a natural fit.

The CSR Challenge.Environmental awareness is giving new meaning to our business. Our fleet alone prevents the use of the equivalent of 60 million plastic bottles per year.

A major player in the Benelux region

Today · 2015–2026

✓ 51 to 200 employees in Belgium and Luxembourg
✓ Headquarters in Wavre, local team in Bascharage for Luxembourg
✓ Several thousand active B2B customers: businesses, schools, hospitals, public services
✓ 60 million plastic bottles avoided annually across the group
✓ 30+ years of hands-on expertise, 7 product families, dozens of models

Vision 2030: Continue to eliminate single-use plastic from businesses, innovate in the flavored water category, strengthen our premium health and hospitality offerings, and expand the healthy beverage ecosystem in the workplace.

Three principles that guide our decisions

Our Values

  • True Proximity

    True Proximity

    Our teams are based locally (Wavre, Bascharage). We do not use outsourced call centers. Your point people know you and remain the same over the years.

  • Advice Before Purchasing Equipment

    Advice Before Purchasing Equipment

    We guide you toward the best solution, not the most expensive one. Our site selection study is free because we believe in the value of advice.

  • Concrete Commitment

    Concrete Commitment

    No greenwashing: measurable figures (60 million bottles saved, 70 cycles per cylinder, optimized routes). CSR as a practice, not just for public relations.

A Few Key Moments

Timeline

Year Event
1993 Founded in Wavre; first contracts in Belgium
The 2000s Diversification of the product line (distribution network, filter faucets, flavored water)
2010s Strong presence in Luxembourg, team in Bascharage
2020 More than 60 million bottles avoided annually across the group
2026 A complete overhaul of our digital presence to better serve you

Meet the team behind Aquavital.

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A local, approachable, and stable team based in Bascharage.