AQ LINK GmbH

About Us

The AquaLink team is leading the way in the market after years of experience in metering technology, communication and water efficiency. The leading members are experts in the field and come from a reputable European company for water meter servicing and networking for monitoring of metering devices. Throughout its history the team has been exposed to all major European brands of metering equipment and their systems, gaining a broad knowledge and idea, having a vision for its own design and operation.

2005: starting development of the first AquaLink I
AquaLink I was a simple device that sent SMS messages to cloud based sofware for reading industrial meters and DMA networks. The development was driven by the desire to create a system for water companies to meet their requirements and needs.

2012: AquaLink II & AQ Web software interface
With these two products the company has become present on several European markets (Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, Sweden) and has thus significantly strengthened its position.

2016: AQ Flow Sensor insertable flowmeter

2019: new German company AQ Link GmbH founded

2019: AquaLink brand transferred from parent company

2020: New generation of AQIII
The device has been developed based on the ideas and years of experience of AquaLink experts. The objectives have been focused on modularity in terms of communication and in the spirit of sustainable development, allowing the device to operate for more than 10 years in the course of regular maintenance.

2022: Development of the AQ Hydrant smart hydrant
To date AquaLink experts have been trusted by more than 150 water utilities in Europe and around the world.

Our values

At Direct Industries, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define how we engage with customers, partners, and each other.

- Integrity in Action

We do what’s right – even when no one is watching. Honesty and responsibility drive our relationships and our results.

- Innovation with Purpose

We believe progress comes from curiosity, creativity, and continuous improvement. Every solution we build is designed to make a difference.

- Partnership First

We grow together. Trust and collaboration with our clients and team members lead to long-term success.

- Excellence Every Day

We set high standards and hold ourselves accountable. Quality isn’t a checkbox – it’s our mindset.

- Sustainable Impact

We think long-term. Our decisions consider not only profitability but also people and the planet.