Legacy & Milestones Timeline
Decades of Innovation & Trust

Legacy Milestones

1983

Krofta Engineering Limited (KEL), India, was incorporated, marking the beginning of a legacy in water and wastewater treatment solutions.

1995

Introduced the Sedicell DAF, a breakthrough flotation system delivering exceptional solids separation and resource recovery that revolutionized industrial wastewater treatment worldwide.

2007

Established a successful technical collaboration with AJV Engineering Ky. (Finland) for the design, engineering, and manufacturing of the L-series Belt Filter Press.

2009

Partnered with Stetfield Separators (UK) to design and engineer TPI and CPI oil-water separators, expanding industrial oil separation capabilities.

2019

Launched the Megacell DAF in India, achieving 150+ installations in under 2 years across pulp & paper, desalination, power plants, and textiles.

2019

Unveiled the in-house engineered Triple Wire Belt Filter Press (BFP-T), delivering an economical Made-in-India solution to reduce imports and challenge global sludge dewatering standards.

2021

Expanded technology portfolio with Disc Filters for municipal wastewater treatment, providing compact footprint polishing and high-efficiency fine solids removal.

2025

Collaborated with Heron Innovators to introduce SAF®—a breakthrough advancement setting next-generation benchmarks for sustainable flotation water treatment.

Legacy Milestones

Decades of Innovation & Trust

1983

Company Foundation & DAF Roots

Krofta Engineering Limited (KEL), India, was incorporated, marking the beginning of a legacy in water and wastewater treatment solutions.

1995

The Sedicell DAF Breakthrough

Krofta introduced the Sedicell DAF, a breakthrough flotation system that revolutionized water and wastewater treatment. Delivering exceptional solids separation and resource recovery, the technology achieved remarkable success worldwide and became a trusted solution for industries seeking efficient and sustainable treatment processes.

1999

Megacell Technology Patented

The Krofta Megacell Patent was officially issued, marking a significant advancement in flotation technology and reinforcing Krofta’s commitment to innovation in water and wastewater treatment.

2007

European Alliance for Belt Presses

KEL India successfully begins a technical collaboration with AJV Engineering Ky., a company from Finland for the design, engineering, manufacturing and sale of the Belt Filter Press (L series).

2009

UK Collaboration for Oil Separation

KEL India successfully begins a technical collaboration with Stetfield Separators, a United Kingdom based company for the design, engineering, manufacturing and sale of TPI and CPI oil water separators.

2019

Megacell DAF India Launch

KEL India, successfully launches Megacell DAF in India. With over 150 installations in the first 2 years alone Megacell has seen great success not only in the pulp and paper industry but in various applications such as powerplants, desalination and textiles.

2019

Indigenous Sludge Innovation (BFP-T)

KEL India also successfully launches the initial model of the Triple Wire Belt Filter Press (BFP-T). An in-house innovation to solve the challenges of sludge de-watering at a much more economical price point. The BFP-T aims to reduce imports and build trust among the industry for made in India products, and challenge the globally existing machines of similar capacities and size.

2021

Expansion into Municipal Disc Filters

KEL expanded its technological portfolio by developing Disc Filters specifically for municipal wastewater treatment applications. Designed to deliver high-quality effluent with a compact footprint, KEL Disc Filters provide efficient removal of fine suspended solids, supporting water reuse, regulatory compliance, and environmental sustainability.

2025

Launch of Next-Gen SAF® Technology

KEL India, in collaboration with Heron Innovators, presents SAF®—a breakthrough advancement in flotation technology, setting new standards for efficient and sustainable water treatment.

DISSOLVED AIR FLOATATION SLUDGE DEWATERING API OIL WATER SEPARATORS FLASH MIXER & PIPE FLOCCULATOR CLARIFIERS TERTIARY TREATMENT & FILTRATION WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT WATER TREATMENT PLANTS (WTP)

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