Our corporate philosophy | utp umwelttechnik pöhnl GmbH
“Your partner for everything around water”
At utp umwelttechnik pöhnl GmbH, based in Seybothenreuth in Upper Franconia, we live our promise: “Your partner for everything around water.” Whether it’s domestic, commercial, or municipal wastewater — we stand for advanced, smart water and wastewater solutions.
The foundation of our company’s success story was laid two decades ago. Since 2010, we have operated as a holding company with the individual entities utp umwelttechnik GmbH, utp service GmbH, and cleani GmbH. Today, our brand has become synonymous with sophisticated technology, cutting-edge innovation, and outstanding all-round service — especially known for our premium product klärfix®.
Our fully biological (small) wastewater treatment plants are officially approved by the German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt) in Berlin and are available in various configurations. We place great value on the highest quality standards, with our products certified through multiple CE inspections. All technical components are manufactured at our site in Seybothenreuth, where continuous development also takes place.
At utp, we are constantly setting new standards through innovation and forward thinking. Our customers benefit from our extensive expertise and, above all, from our continuous product improvements.
We set high standards for ourselves and deliver on our clear promise to our customers every single day. With a dedicated team of 30 employees and a strong network of partners, we are always ready to support our customers across Germany and Europe with sales and expert service.
utp – a second-generation family business
Flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths, and a strong sense of community are what define utp as a family-owned company.
In addition to managing director Roland Pöhnl, his two sons, Christian Pöhnl and Thomas Parchent, are now also firmly rooted in the company.
Our clear, long-term orientation allows us to plan across generations and offer lasting stability. The strong entrepreneurial spirit within our business family drives creativity and adaptability, while our flat hierarchies ensure quick decision-making and flexibility. The close bond between our team members fosters deep trust, strengthens teamwork, and helps build long-term customer relationships.
We also take social responsibility seriously and proudly preserve our traditions to cultivate a unique and resilient corporate culture.
Strategic orientation
We act according to the mission statement: Anything about the water! This leads to the following strategic principles:
- The operating costs of our plants are lower than those of our competitors.
- We have the service and product leadership in the sector.
- We support our customers and partners from the first contact to the commissioning.
- We see ourselves as a solution provider – project oriented solutions for every problem.
- We offer our partners carefree packages.
- We link and document our knowledge permanently and keep ourselves up to date.
- Our interested and active employees are our most valuable asset.
Working at utp: employee benefits at a glance
At utp, the satisfaction and well-being of our employees come first. That’s why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to create a pleasant working environment and support a healthy work-life balance.
Discover the advantages of being part of our team.
CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) at utp
At utp, sustainability and social responsibility are core elements of our business model. As a leading provider of fully biological SBR small wastewater treatment plants, we not only focus on pioneering, high-quality, and energy-efficient solutions — we have also developed a strong corporate philosophy around CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).
Our firm commitment to regional focus, sustainability, and a spirit of innovation is setting new standards within our industry.
Milestones of the corporate development
From July 2002: development of the fully biological small wastewater treatment plant klärofix with financial support of the land of Bavaria within the funding programm of “BayTOU” June 2002: entry into the commercial register Bayreuth; 3 employees; utp begins in Seybothenreuth
June 2002: entry into the commercial register Bayreuth; 3 employees utp begins in Seybothenreuth
November 2003: the first kläropro – industrial wastewater treatment plant for a butcher’s shop is put into commission
October 2003: delivery of klärofix no. 100 klärofix Kleinkläranlage wird ausgeliefert
September 2003: commissioning of the first klärocom plant for the municipal wastewater treatment plant Walpenreuth; ready-to-use installation by utp, 240 PE
year 2003: planning and construction of kläropro® special wastewater treatment plant for restaurants and commercial enterprises
February 2003: start of the practical examination according to DIN EN 12566 at PIA of the RWTH Aachen; at the same time start of the production of prototypes
Autumn 2004: commissioning of the first kläropro plant for a restaurant abroad
March 2004: klärofix no. 200 is delivered
February 2004: successful completion of the small wastewater treatment plant examination and issue of the general building approval for filtration level “C”
December 2005: commissioning of the first kläropro plant for a mountain restaurant
October 2005: completion of the wastewater treatment examination for filtration level “N”
July 2005: klärofix no. 2,000 is built
March 2005: klärofix no. 1,000 is built
November 2006: conclusion of the small wastewater treatment examination for filtration level “D”
Autumn 2006: move into the new company building, 19 employees
Summer 2006: klärofix no. 4,000 is built
Summer 2006: training workplace for industrial clerks
February 2006: first ground-breaking for the new construction of the company building, 17 empoyees
January 2006: issue of “N” approval and extension of “C” approval
December 2007: issue of “D“ approval
October 2007: launch of the exhibition trailer “klärliner” for the support of our partner company’s sales department
August 2007: launch of the new control unit “klärcontrol”
July 2007: issue of “C” approval for PE tanks
May 2007: participation in “Umweltpakt Bayern” (environment agreement) for environmentally friendly economic growth
March 2007: drinking water treatment plant complies with the requirements of the drinking water ordinance (TrinkwV) – approval by the district administration of Bayreuth
16.06.2007: official inauguration with open house day, now 27 employees
January 2007: start of R&D project
December 2008: issue of “D+H” approval
Summer 2008: klärofix no. 15,000 is built
Summer 2008: CE label of the complete wastewater treatment plant according to EN 12566 part 3
July 2008: certification via DWA Leipzig: “certified specialist company for the maintenance of small wastewater treatment plnats”
May 2008: participation in IFAT 2008 in Munich (International trade fair for water – wastewater – rubbish – recycling)
April 2008: issue of test certificates for the filtration levels D, D+H as well as D+P by PIA GmbH, Aachen
May 2011: utp service GmbH expands its range of services to include the areas of shaft and pit rehabilitation as well as leak testing, sewer inspection and high-pressure flushing.
April 2011: A new service offer: utp trains two employees to become DWA “ZKS consultants”
January 2011: the web based platform for the whole administration and management of buildings, plants and institutions – www.homebook.de – is now online
December 2009: utp umwelttechnik pöhnl GmbH splits according to its focuses in four subsidiaries: utp umwelttechnik GmbH, utp service GmbH, utp tankbau GmbH, cleani GmbH und utp umwelttechnik pöhnl GmbH as parent company
Autumn 2010: utp umwelttechnik pöhnl GmbH receives the BDZ quality label
Autumn 2010: Extension of the production hall with a warehouse extension
Summer 2010: in order to ensure consistent quality of the concrete monoliths, three new molds will produce as mobile mold equipment on site.
June 2010: issue of “D+P” approval
February 2010: utp umwelttechnik pöhnl GmbH receives as first producer of small wastewater treatment plants worldwide the general building approval for the telemetry module for the remote monitoring of small wastewater treatment plants
January 2012: innovation: launch of the klärbox® control unit with actuator technology
November 2013: completion of the project Lemnitz; modernisation of a municipal wastewater treatment plant for 400 PE
August 2013: Completion of the project Bitburg-Land; utp delivers, installs and operates on behalf of the local authority association small wastewater treatment plants
Spring 2013: innovation: launch of the maintenance app; for the first time the maintenance technician gets electronic support and can process information on site via tablet
December 2014: utp receives the certificate for accessibility; PIA in Aachen certifies the accessibility of klärofix small wastewater treatment plants with the telemetry module.
Autumn 2014: telemetry plant no. 500 is commissioned
April 2014: completion of 12 group wastewater treatment plants in the Rhön area with elevated cleaning performance “+P” as well as telemetry
February 2014: utp receives as first German company an overall material and geometry building approval of the DIBt
December 2015: klärofix no. 30,000 leaves the plant. Thus, utp provides 150,000 PE, a medium-sized city with fully biological wastewater treatment technology.
June 2015: utp innovation: product launch solimorph
May 2015: utp innovation: sludge storage times of up to 10 years with S2M-technology
March 2015: new range of services: utp service GmbH inspects and maintains separator systems; two employees complete specialized training course
January 2015: utp youth cup; 5th anniversary of the football event of the region
May 2016: utp receives the order for the delivery and installation of 31 small wastewater treatment plants in the area of the local authority association Südeifel in Rhineland-Palatinate.
February 2016: anniversary; 10th “Seybothenreuther Abwassertag”
January 2016: utp receives the order for the delivery and installation of 33 small wastewater treatment plants in the area of the local authority association Prüm in Rhineland-Palatinate.
February 2017: The utp is nominated for the “Grand Prize of Medium-Sized Enterprises” by the Oskar Patzelt Foundation.
March 2017: The utp, along with other German manufacturers, opens the Demonstration and Competence Center of the BDZ in Vratza, Bulgaria.
Introduction of the new klärcontrol control unit with touch operation, remote access via WIFI, and telemetry.
September 2019: Introduction of the SBF filter product.
October 2019: The utp company group receives the RAL quality seal for property drainage, specifically in the areas of wastewater pipes, light liquid and grease separator systems, as well as collection pits and small sewage treatment plants.
October 2019: Participation in the Day of Sample Maintenance, organized for the first time by the Association of Bavarian Maintenance Companies for Small Sewage Treatment Plants.
January 2020: The utp Youth Cup celebrates its 10th anniversary.
utp Innovation: Introduction of the Compost Tea Set product.
June 2022: utp celebrates its 20th anniversary.
June 2022: “Professional Visitor Day” at utp’s premises in Seybothenreuth.
June 2022: Participation in the Day of Sample Maintenance for Small Sewage Treatment Plants organized by the Association of Bavarian Maintenance Companies for Small Sewage Treatment Plants.
October 2022: Relaunch of the new utp website.
January 2023: utp provides the volunteer fire department of Seybothenreuth with new t-shirts.
February 2023: The popular youth football tournament in the region, the utp Cup, enters its 11th edition.
May 2023: Introduction of kläropro-DAF, a Dissolved Air Flotation system for production and process wastewater.