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Hayward Industries acquires Australian distributor
NEWS To support growth in Southeast Asia, ITT’s Water and Wastewater group will set up a sales and customer support capability in Hanoi, Vietnam by the end of this year. The Vietnam office will have responsibility for sales of ITT’s Flygt, Godwin, Leopold, Sanitaire, and Wedeco brands. The opening of the office in Vietnam follows ITT’s buyout of its distribution partner in Malaysia and Singapore last year. ITT’s Residential and Commercial Water group, which provides complete water systems for applications in the building services, agricultural and light industrial markets, is also expanding in Asia. The business has recently added a warehousing facility in Korea, sales and manufacturing personnel in the Philippines, and representative offices in Taipei, Taiwan and Bangkok, Thailand. ITT is also planning to set up a pump assembly and service capability in Perth, Australia while the Residential and Commercial Water group recently installed a new pump testing facility in Melbourne. The Melbourne facility is designed for ISO 99061999 Grade 2 performance testing of head, flow, power and efficiency for end-suction and turbine pumps. For further information, visit www.itt.com and www.ittwww.com
Hyflux secures S$150mn to fund Singapore desal plant
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yflux subsidiary Tuaspring Pte Ltd has agreed S$150 million in financing to fund the desalination facility at the Tuaspring Desalination Plant in Singapore. The financial package was arranged by DBS Bank Ltd, Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. Hyflux says that it is on track to securing financing for the power plant facility that will be installed at the site. The Engineering Procurement and Construction works for the Tuaspring Plant desalination facility will be undertaken by a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyflux. Construction is expected to be completed within 24 months from the notice to proceed. For further information, visit www.hyflux.com
July 2011
Eriez adds extra space in Erie
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riez has purchased a 114 000 sq ft building in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA approximately 15 miles from its world headquarters facility. The new building will house the company’s 5-Star Service Center and manufacture of Eriez’s largest equipment including metals recovery systems, column flotation cells and Hydroflow fluid filtration and recycling equipment. The expanded space will enable the company to build the equipment in-house, rather than through subcontractors. Eriez plans to move operations in by the end of 2011. “The purchase of this new building will enable us to streamline our operations by bringing several functions that are currently contract operations to one central location and add to the Eriez team,” said Tim Shuttleworth, Eriez president and CEO. Shuttleworth believes that adding manufacturing space is crucial as Eriez continues to grow. “Even during these tough times, Eriez is on an upward path, setting new records for orders and sales,” said Shuttleworth.. “Sales of our recycling industry equipment are strong and steady, due in part to the considerable investment we’ve made in the past several years to new product development, personnel, our sales organization and aggressive marketing efforts.” Eriez is also expanding its international facilities. The company’s operations in Canada and India are being moved to larger buildings and a second manufacturing plant is being added in China to meet Eriez’s growing overseas order volume.
For further information, visit www.eriez.com
Hayward Industries acquires Australian distributor
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ayward Industries Inc has acquired a majority interest in Clevaquip Pty Ltd, a Melbourne, Australia-based distributor of swimming pool products, including pumps and filters. Robert Davis, president and CEO of Hayward Industries, said: “We are delighted
to formally partner with Clevaquip. During our ten year business partnership with Tony Sharpe, Clevaquip managing director, and the rest of his team, we have developed a strong respect and admiration for the way they have successfully represented Hayward Pool Products in the Australian market. We are very pleased that Tony, with over 25 years experience in the Australian pool market, will continue to lead the newly formed entity which will operate as Clevaquip, a Hayward company.” This deal supports Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA-headquartered Hayward Industries’ long-term strategic development plan for the Asia/Pacific region which already includes China, India and Southeast Asia. Hayward Industries’ product line includes pumps, filters, gas heaters, heat pumps, automatic pool cleaners, electronic chlorine generators, controls, chemical automation systems, LED colored lighting, valves, vacuum release systems, drain covers and other general pool products for residential and commercial applications. For further information, visit www.haywardindustries. com and www.cleva.com.au
Parkson partners with Biowater on fixed-film technologies
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arkson Corp has secured exclusive distribution rights for Biowater Technology’s existing and future fixed-film technologies in North America. Norway’s Biowater has developed biological systems using fixed film technology such as MBBR and IFAS solutions. These systems use plastic biomedia carriers to provide a protected environment for large quantities of biomass resulting in significant treatment capacity with a small footprint. “We are excited to partner with Biowater to provide low-cost, energy-efficient technology that is also scalable and easy to maintain,” said Zain Mahmood, president and CEO of Parkson. “MBBR technology has one of the lowest carbon footprints compared to alternative biological processes. This agreement with Biowater fits well with Parkson’s goal to be the most energy efficient water and wastewater treatment technology company in the world.” “The agreement and close cooperation with Parkson gives Biowater a unique
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Hyflux secures S$150mn to fund Singapore desal plant
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yflux subsidiary Tuaspring Pte Ltd has agreed S$150 million in financing to fund the desalination facility at the Tuaspring Desalination Plant in Singapore. The financial package was arranged by DBS Bank Ltd, Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. Hyflux says that it is on track to securing financing for the power plant facility that will be installed at the site. The Engineering Procurement and Construction works for the Tuaspring Plant desalination facility will be undertaken by a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyflux. Construction is expected to be completed within 24 months from the notice to proceed. For further information, visit www.hyflux.com
July 2011
Eriez adds extra space in Erie
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riez has purchased a 114 000 sq ft building in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA approximately 15 miles from its world headquarters facility. The new building will house the company’s 5-Star Service Center and manufacture of Eriez’s largest equipment including metals recovery systems, column flotation cells and Hydroflow fluid filtration and recycling equipment. The expanded space will enable the company to build the equipment in-house, rather than through subcontractors. Eriez plans to move operations in by the end of 2011. “The purchase of this new building will enable us to streamline our operations by bringing several functions that are currently contract operations to one central location and add to the Eriez team,” said Tim Shuttleworth, Eriez president and CEO. Shuttleworth believes that adding manufacturing space is crucial as Eriez continues to grow. “Even during these tough times, Eriez is on an upward path, setting new records for orders and sales,” said Shuttleworth.. “Sales of our recycling industry equipment are strong and steady, due in part to the considerable investment we’ve made in the past several years to new product development, personnel, our sales organization and aggressive marketing efforts.” Eriez is also expanding its international facilities. The company’s operations in Canada and India are being moved to larger buildings and a second manufacturing plant is being added in China to meet Eriez’s growing overseas order volume.
For further information, visit www.eriez.com
Hayward Industries acquires Australian distributor
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ayward Industries Inc has acquired a majority interest in Clevaquip Pty Ltd, a Melbourne, Australia-based distributor of swimming pool products, including pumps and filters. Robert Davis, president and CEO of Hayward Industries, said: “We are delighted
to formally partner with Clevaquip. During our ten year business partnership with Tony Sharpe, Clevaquip managing director, and the rest of his team, we have developed a strong respect and admiration for the way they have successfully represented Hayward Pool Products in the Australian market. We are very pleased that Tony, with over 25 years experience in the Australian pool market, will continue to lead the newly formed entity which will operate as Clevaquip, a Hayward company.” This deal supports Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA-headquartered Hayward Industries’ long-term strategic development plan for the Asia/Pacific region which already includes China, India and Southeast Asia. Hayward Industries’ product line includes pumps, filters, gas heaters, heat pumps, automatic pool cleaners, electronic chlorine generators, controls, chemical automation systems, LED colored lighting, valves, vacuum release systems, drain covers and other general pool products for residential and commercial applications. For further information, visit www.haywardindustries. com and www.cleva.com.au
Parkson partners with Biowater on fixed-film technologies
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arkson Corp has secured exclusive distribution rights for Biowater Technology’s existing and future fixed-film technologies in North America. Norway’s Biowater has developed biological systems using fixed film technology such as MBBR and IFAS solutions. These systems use plastic biomedia carriers to provide a protected environment for large quantities of biomass resulting in significant treatment capacity with a small footprint. “We are excited to partner with Biowater to provide low-cost, energy-efficient technology that is also scalable and easy to maintain,” said Zain Mahmood, president and CEO of Parkson. “MBBR technology has one of the lowest carbon footprints compared to alternative biological processes. This agreement with Biowater fits well with Parkson’s goal to be the most energy efficient water and wastewater treatment technology company in the world.” “The agreement and close cooperation with Parkson gives Biowater a unique
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