EuroCover distributes the original AWTT-patented hexagonal floating cover with full provenance, NSF-61 potable certification, and EU-local support; Covex offers a similar form-factor cover with separate certification and Latin American distribution focus.
At a glance
| Metric | Hexagonal floating cover | Covex | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology origin | Original AWTT Hexprotect® patent; Hexprotect® AQUA (pre-ballasted variant) | Independent manufacturing (Chile-based parent EXMA Ltda) | Verify primary source documentation for each. |
| Distribution focus | EU (UK-coordinated) | Latin America / Chile / Spain | |
| Potable water certification | NSF-61 (variant available) | Site-specific — verify with Covex | |
| Hexagonal element | Self-ballasting per patent | Hexagonal form factor | |
| Lifecycle (stated) | 25+ years (validated) | Verify with Covex | |
| Engineering validation history | Hurricane testing, USDA, DOE | Verify with Covex | |
| EU language coverage | EN, DE, FR, ES, IT, PL, HU | ES, EN, FR, DE, AR (varies) |
This page compares EuroCover’s distribution of the original AWTT patented hexagonal floating cover with Covex, a separate hexagonal-form-factor floating cover product. We compare on factual stated specifications, certifications, lifecycle, validation history, and EU distribution presence.
We do not make claims about patent infringement on this marketing page; that is a matter for legal channels.
Where each comes from
EuroCover Water Systems Ltd is a UK-based EU distributor of the original AWTT hexagonal cover line. AWTT holds the original Hexprotect® self-ballasting hexagonal floating cover patent — the first of its kind, granted in 2010. The pre-ballasted, one-piece moulded Hexprotect® AQUA variant has been in commercial service since 2009 (pre-dating the patent grant) and has been AWTT’s primary cover ever since. AWTT has documented validation history including hurricane testing, US Department of Energy recognition, and USDA Bureau of Reclamation field trials.
Covex is a hexagonal-form-factor floating cover product whose parent company is EXMA Ltda, a Chile-based industrial conglomerate founded in 1985 (per Covex’s public corporate information). The Covex domain was registered in 2022.
Where the original patent matters
The patented self-ballasting engineering — not the visible hexagonal shape — is the engineering contribution that allows the cover to tolerate wind loads without anchors. Independent validation (hurricane testing, DOE recognition, USDA trials) attaches to the original product. Buyers reproducing those test conditions on copies do so at their own engineering risk.
EU presence and language coverage
EuroCover is built around EU buyers: UK-coordinated logistics, EU regulatory compliance focus, multilingual content in EN, DE, FR, ES, IT, PL, HU. Covex’s primary market focus is Latin America and southern Europe, with multilingual coverage in ES, EN, FR, DE, AR.
For EU water utilities, mining operators, or industrial buyers prioritising EU regulatory compliance (NSF-61 / EU Drinking Water Directive / EU Water Framework Directive) and local UK-coordinated support, EuroCover is the appropriate partner.
When Covex is the appropriate choice
Covex may be the appropriate choice for buyers in Latin American markets where Covex has established local distribution, language support, and logistics relationships. For specific Latin American projects, verify their installation references and regulatory documentation directly.
Recommendation
For EU industrial water operators prioritising the original patented engineering, NSF-61 documented certification, EU regulatory compliance, and UK-coordinated support — EuroCover is the appropriate partner. Request a quote or contact sales@eurocovers.eu.
When Covex makes sense
Covex may be the appropriate choice for buyers in Latin American markets where Covex has established local distribution, language support, and logistics relationships. For buyers prioritising the original patented engineering, NSF-61 documented certification, and EU-local support, EuroCover is the appropriate partner.
Total cost of ownership over 10 years
| Line item | Hexagonal cover | Covex |
|---|---|---|
| Capex per m² | Project-specific | Project-specific |
| Maintenance | Visual only | Verify scope |
| Certification compliance audit support | Included | Verify with Covex |
| Replacement parts (25 years) | Original manufacturer compatibility | Verify long-term parts availability |