Orca Is Now Nuvonic, What the Change Means

If you are searching for Orca, you have come to the right place, under a new name. In April 2023, Orca GmbH, UVpro, rebranded as Nuvonic, joining Hanovia, Aquionics, and Berson under one global brand. Orca joined Halma’s UV group in 2021, and the 2023 launch unified the four brands as Nuvonic. As of 2025, the transition is complete and Nuvonic operates as a single global brand.

This was not a cosmetic rebrand, it was a strategic move to simplify UV disinfection for global customers by consolidating air, surface, and water expertise into one company.

Whether you worked with Orca on air treatment, surface disinfection, or water  systems, this article explains what changed, what stayed the same, and what is next.

In this article, you will learn,
• Why Orca rebranded as  Nuvonic brand
• What this means for your existing systems and support
• How Orca’s technology lives on, and expands, inside Nuvonic

Let us start with Orca’s roots.

Orca’s Heritage and Role Before the Transition

Orca was known for flexible UV disinfection solutions across air, surface, and liquid applications. Based in Kürten, Germany, the company specialised in compact, modular systems designed for hygiene critical environments.

Its systems served industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, cold storage, and packaging, where non chemical disinfection is a priority. Examples include UVpro recirculating air units and the UVpro BD2016 HD belt disinfection system used on conveyors in food and packaging facilities.

By the time of the rebrand transition, Orca was already part of Halma’s UV group. Its integration into Nuvonic was the logical next step in delivering global, full spectrum UV disinfection under one name.

Why the Transition, Strategic Rationale

In April 2023, Orca officially transitioned into Nuvonic alongside Hanovia, Aquionics, and Berson. This was not just about brand alignment, it was about solving real challenges for customers.

Previously, each company operated in its own region or niche. Orca led in air and surface disinfection across German and European markets. Customers increasingly needed a broader solution, consistent service, harmonised system range, and global support across all disinfection applications.

Nuvonic was created to deliver exactly that. Now, instead of managing multiple vendors for air, water, and surface treatment, customers have one point of contact, one integrated product catalogue, and one global support team. 

As Nuvonic’s leadership explained at launch, the goal was to bring a comprehensive range of UV based solutions for water, surface, and air disinfection to the global market, and set a new standard for excellence.

For Orca and its customers, this means more value, more reach, and more capability than ever before.

What Changed, and What Stayed, for Orca Customers

The Orca name has been retired, but the support and systems behind it remain fully active under Nuvonic.

Here is what the transition means for you,
Your existing Orca systems are fully supported. Spare parts, technical service, validation for applicable systems, and maintenance continue through Nuvonic. Same people, same knowledge. The engineers and specialists who built and supported Orca’s UV systems are now part of the Nuvonic team.
Upgraded access and service. Customers benefit from a unified global support structure, enhanced logistics, and standardised documentation, and for water systems access to validated ranges.
New branding, familiar systems. You will see Nuvonic on documentation, products, and communications. The core technology and attention to hygiene critical detail remain at the heart of Nuvonic’s portfolio.

In short, the name has changed, the service and the technology have only become stronger.

What Nuvonic Adds Beyond Orca Alone

Orca was highly specialised in UV disinfection for air and surface applications. As part of Nuvonic, those capabilities are now integrated with decades of expertise in water disinfection from Hanovia, Aquionics, and Berson.

Here is what the transition unlocks,
• Cross application innovation. Design full facility disinfection systems from a single provider, covering water, surface and air.

• Larger R and D pipeline. Orca’s innovation engine now benefits from Nuvonic’s global development network across Europe and North America, accelerating product development and response to market needs.
  
  • Global reach and harmonised support. What was once regional is now global, with standardised documentation and support, and for water systems access to validated product families.

This is not just a bigger catalogue, it is a more integrated, intelligent way to deploy UV technology wherever it is needed.

Orca’s Technical Legacy and How It Lives On

Although the Orca brand name has been retired, the technologies it developed continue to power many of Nuvonic’s offerings.

Here is how Orca’s legacy remains embedded in Nuvonic,
• Air disinfection units. Ceiling mounted and duct integrated UVpro air systems trusted in food production and packaging environments remain available, with the same performance and design under the Nuvonic brand.
• Surface disinfection systems. From conveyor belt emitters such as UVpro BD2016 HD to wall mounted modules and UV cabinets, these solutions continue to serve hygiene critical environments where chemical free sterilisation is essential.
• Water and modular UV units. Compact immersion systems and tank disinfection modules now appear in Nuvonic’s surface and water product categories depending on application.
• Design philosophy. Orca’s modular, application flexible approach to UV design continues to influence Nuvonic’s development, with the same emphasis on simplicity, reliability, and hygiene standards.

You will not see the Orca logo anymore, but the systems you trust are still being built, supported, and improved by a larger, more capable team.

What This Means for You

If you have worked with Orca in the past, or are currently using its UV systems, here is what the rebrand to Nuvonic means today,
✅ Your systems are fully supported. Existing Orca products are maintained, serviced, and, where applicable, validated by the same teams, now operating as part of Nuvonic.
✅ You now have access to more. With Nuvonic, you gain access to water disinfection systems, remote monitoring tools and broader support infrastructure, without giving up the air and surface expertise Orca was known for.
✅ Global service, consistent standards. Faster response, harmonised documentation, and easier access to regulatory support wherever you are.
✅ Start here. Whether you are maintaining an existing Orca system or planning your next project, begin with Nuvonic at nuvonic.com, your single source for UV disinfection built on the legacy of four proven brands.

Orca has not disappeared, it has become part of something bigger, and better equipped for what comes next.