About us

Green Revolution

through Sustainable Solutions

Avantu was formed in 2020 in Canada to bring the magic of approved scientifically selected bacteria blends to the global market. Our roots are in Africa, where our co-founder, Lohmann Beams discovered the power of good bacteria. He worked for many years researching and refining the bacteria blends to give the best results in some of the worst wastewater and hazardous contamination conditions imaginable.

At Avantu our aim is to cleanse the World of water impurities biologically, one waterbody at a time. It is a lofty goal for sure. When you live and breathe this vision like we do, goals soon become achievable.

Our bacterial blends provide solutions for contaminated water and weed infested waterways resultant from mismanagement of septic tanks, wastewater treatment works, and agriculture runoff. We also provide solutions for industrial farming effluent problems as well as fish farms end festering lakes.

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There are an estimated ten quintillion bacterial species(1019) in existence. The painstaking work of identifying, testing, and cultivating effective bacterial strains is not for the faint of heart. To start with, you need the intestinal fortitude to deal with the horrendous smells one encounters in a latrine, pit toilet or a pig farm. Lohmann Beams, one of our founders at Avantu Water, is well accustomed to confronting odours. Lohmann began his association with bacterial strains back in 1995, helping the Sir Seretse Khama Barracks in Botswana with their sewage problems. Since then, he has worked in over 20 countries, solving the most challenging water contamination issues.

Avantu’s products have been tried and tested in many environments and locations. From Fish farms to Pig Farms; from Pit Toilets to Dams; On Mosquitoes and on Water Hyacinth; from China to South Africa. Now in the Americas. Why? Because they work.

We are out to save the World, one waterbody at a time.

Yes, it is a lofty goal! Globally, thousands of people die every day from waterborne diseases. Sadly, many of the same rivers and lakes that people drink from, are fed by untreated sewage. Our products attack the problem and have saved many lives from this deadly scourge. We love coming to work, knowing we are doing our bit to make the World’s environment that much more sustainable.

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Our values

1. Stewardship

At Avantu our vision is to save the planet, one lake at a time. By providing solutions to remediate septic systems, water treatment plants, lakes and rivers, we accept our responsibility to make the World a better place.

2. Au Natural

Avantu sources the best all natural ingredients for our products to ensure that we leave only solutions, no nasty chemicals.

3. Integrity

Avantu commits to straight up dealings with all its stakeholders.

4. Care

We care about our employees and want them to have the best experience in the workplace. We care about our customers and want to share with them the benefits that all natural products can deliver.

5. Continuous improvement

We are always looking for ways to improve the efficiency of our products through research and innovation.

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Our work team

Geoff Woodfield

CEO

Entrepreneur, 30 years of Operations Management and Business Development. Geoff is known for going the extra mile for his clients.

JAMES MALKIN

Regional Director, Southern Africa

James is an entrepreneur with 35 years experience building new concept businesses in Chemical Manufacturing, Telematics, and Heavy Plant

ALEJANDRO ESCOBAR

Regional Director, South America

Experienced entrepreneur with strength in Human Resources and Legal aspects of business. Alejandro is providing great results for our customers in South America.

Baharu Eurgessa

Regional Director, Asia, Africa & Gulf States

Dubai based entrepreneur with contacts throughout Africa. Baharu works day and night to provide solutions for Avantu’s customers.

Kevin bunten

VP Operations – North America

Entrepreneur, PhD in Chemistry, over 30 years experience in Academia, Environmental Science, and Business Development. Kevin’s focus is bringing clean water solutions to North America.

Our Non-executive Directors

LOHMANN BEAMS

Non-Executive Director

Lohmann has spent over 30 years designing and marketing microbial blends worldwide focusing on sanitation challenges

Working Together With

To scale up emerging clean technology companies enabling them to deploy solutions internationally.

Avantu Worldwide

AVANTU CANADA

Canada East :

Canada West:

Lohmann Beams

Geoff Woodfield

 

AVANTU CANADA

Canada East :
Lohmann Beams

Canada West:
Geoff Woodfield

AVANTU CHILE

Regional Director :

Business Development Manager:

Business Development Manager:

Alejandro Escobar

Guillermo Seeman Cox

Eduardo Rojas

AVANTU CHILE

Regional Director :
Alejandro Escobar

Business Development Manager:
Guillermo Seeman Cox

Business Development Manager:
Eduardo Rojas

AVANTU QATAR

Magnus Energy 

Business Development Exec :

 

 

Jils Xavier

AVANTU QATAR

Magnus Energy Solutions 

Business Development Exec :
Jils Xavier

AVANTU GUYANA

Business Partner :

Business Development Manager :

Komal Rammauth

Kurt Nunes

AVANTU GUAYANA

Business Partner :
Komal Rammauth

Business Development Manager :
Kurt Nunes

AVANTU PERU

Country Manager :

Karina Soncco

AVANTU PERU

Country Manager :

Karina Soncco

AVANTU SOUTH AFRICA

Regional Director :

James Malkin

AVANTU SOUTH AFRICA

Regional Director :

James Malkin

AVANTU MEXICO

STG Mining Supplies

 

Business Development Exec :

 

 

Ana Bailon

AVANTU MEXICO

STG Mining Supplies

Business Development Exec :
Ana Bailon

AVANTU CHINA

Beijing Summit International

 

Business Development Exec :

 

 

Nicole Zhu

AVANTU CHINA

Beijing Summit International

Business Development Exec :
Nicole Zhu

Become an avantu partner

We are looking for companies involved in the supply of environmental solutions to join our worldwide team and further our mission in cleaning up the world’s waterways. If you are interested in joining this dynamic initiative, then please contact us at info@avantuwater.com

 We are currently looking to expand into Africa and would welcome applications from the African continent.

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