From the University Lab to a Cleaner Global Future
NovoLabs™ was founded on 18 years of pioneering research into wastewater treatment by Professor Emeritus Andy Shilton, who recognised the need for a cost-effective way to treat low-clarity wastewater. That insight sparked the development of the Supercritical UV™ disinfection technology.
1994
The Spark
After establishing New Zealand's first environmental engineering degree in 1994, Andy turned his focus to a persistent challenge within the industry - disinfecting low clarity, high solids liquids like those found in algal ponds.
2010
Prototyping begins
This was the beginning of what we know NovoLabs™ to be today. A small group of dedicated experts joined Andy's team to start working out the best approach to solve the age old issues associated with legacy ultraviolet systems.
2017
Spinout
In 2017 NovoLabs™ officially incorporated following its first round of patents being filed. This was the beginning of going from idea to prototype as well as the first of many patents that would be granted for NovoLabs™ ground breaking technology.
2019
From Research to Real World
After years of work and countless improvements NovoLabs™ now had a robust system that would hold up to real world conditions. This was the year NovoLabs™ began to deploy its first production systems.
2024
Global Expansion
Fueled by the success of the Supercritical UV™ disinfection technology in New Zealand, NovoLabs™ began expanding offshore by making its first inroads into the Australian and European markets.
Present day
Continuous Improvement
With systems now being deployed around the world NovoLabs™ launched the 4th generation of the Supercritical UV™ technology. NovoLabs™ continues to integrate the insights from thousands of real world data points and operational hours.
