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Manufacturing of RO membrane elements begins at Saudi JV
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Filtration Industry Analyst
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Manufacturing of RO membrane elements begins at Saudi JV
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rabian Japanese Membrane Co LLC (AJMC), a joint venture between Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Holding and Japan’s Toyobo Co Ltd and Itochu Corp, has started production of RO membrane elements at its plant in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia. AJMC, which will manufacture and sell HOLLOSEP elements for seawater desalination, is aiming for annual sales of ¥1.5 billion in 2012 and ¥4.0 billion in 2015. ACWA has a 49% stake in AJMC, Toyobo holds 36.1% and Itochu owns 14.9%. Toyobo sees this joint venture as a strategic base for the expansion of its business in the Middle East seawater desalination market. AJMC expects to increase its sales of reverse osmosis (RO) membrane elements for seawater desalination not only in Saudi Arabia, but also in the rest of the Middle East and the North Africa region. For further information, visit http://ajmc.com.sa, www.toyobo-global.com and www.itochu.co.jp
just under E1 million in the third quarter of 2012 alone. On an annualised basis, ItN’s expenses are being reduced by E3 million to E4 million, significantly lowering the company’s break-even point. Dr Christoph Weiss, ItN chief executive officer (CEO), said: “Following our container tests in the USA, the initial sales success there provides grounds for optimism. It is clear that we can now offer a marketable product in the USA for which we and our sales partner see considerable demand. At the same time, the first positive effects of our cost-cutting measures are coming through. Both of these things can be regarded as a sign that the extensive repositioning of ItN is starting to take effect. Even so, it must be made clear that these are only the first steps towards the market success of ItN, and there are still various stages to go”. For further information, visit www.itn-nanovation.de
Mitsubishi Rayon strengthens water project operations with new unit in Singapore
M US sales success for ItN Nanovation
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tN Nanovation AG is selling its first three container solutions for wastewater purification to US customers after successful tests in a number of US states. Six containers underwent several months of tests under different conditions. Some US-specific requirements were identified and these modifications should be completed by September 2012. Sales are expected to increase further when this second-generation container solution becomes available in the USA in September. ItN is working with marketing partner EIP to target the US market. ItN’s cost-reduction programme is continuing as planned (see Filtration Industry Analyst, April 2012). Staff costs have been cut by around 50% and other operating expenses have been reduced by a similar amount. This will result in total savings of
itsubishi Rayon Co Ltd (MRC) has established a subsidiary in Singapore’s WaterHub complex in order to strengthen its participation in water treatment projects around the world. Through MRC Rensui Asia Pte Ltd, MRC will be able to access the industry expertise clustered in the WaterHub, gather information and form business networks. This will help MRC to increase its marketing activities in Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East.
For further information, visit www.mrc.co.jp
Meiden Singapore invests in ceramic membranes
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eiden Singapore is setting up an R&D centre and assembly plant for ceramic membrane units in Singapore, as well as a facility for
July 2012
Filtration Company AAF Ahlstrom Alfa Laval Amiad Andritz Arabian Japanese Membrane Asahi Kasei BASF BHS-Sonthofen Bioquell Blue Water Technologies BWT Calgon Carbon Cantel Medical Ceco Environmental Clarcor Crane Cummins Donaldson DuPont Eaton Entegris Envirogen Eriez Esco Technologies Fiberweb FilterBoxx FLSmidth Freudenberg GE GEA GLV GUD Holdings GVS H2O Innovation Hamworthy Headworks Hitachi Plant Technologies Hyflux Indutrade ItN Nanovation ITT ITT C’Treat Johns Manville Kaydon Keller Koch Membrane Systems Läckeby Water Lakos Lanxess LiqTech Ludowici Lydall 3M Mahle Mann+Hummel Meidensha Meiden Singapore Memstar Merck Met-Pro Metso MFRI Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Mitsubishi Rayon Nederman Nitto Denko Outotec Pall Parker Hannifin Pentair Polypore Porvair ProSep Puradyn Salsnes Sartorius Seychelle Environmental Siemens Sogefi Sorubin SPX Sulzer Tomoe Engineering Toray Toyobo United Envirotech Watts Water Xylem
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Filtration Industry Analyst
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Manufacturing of RO membrane elements begins at Saudi JV
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rabian Japanese Membrane Co LLC (AJMC), a joint venture between Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Holding and Japan’s Toyobo Co Ltd and Itochu Corp, has started production of RO membrane elements at its plant in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia. AJMC, which will manufacture and sell HOLLOSEP elements for seawater desalination, is aiming for annual sales of ¥1.5 billion in 2012 and ¥4.0 billion in 2015. ACWA has a 49% stake in AJMC, Toyobo holds 36.1% and Itochu owns 14.9%. Toyobo sees this joint venture as a strategic base for the expansion of its business in the Middle East seawater desalination market. AJMC expects to increase its sales of reverse osmosis (RO) membrane elements for seawater desalination not only in Saudi Arabia, but also in the rest of the Middle East and the North Africa region. For further information, visit http://ajmc.com.sa, www.toyobo-global.com and www.itochu.co.jp
just under E1 million in the third quarter of 2012 alone. On an annualised basis, ItN’s expenses are being reduced by E3 million to E4 million, significantly lowering the company’s break-even point. Dr Christoph Weiss, ItN chief executive officer (CEO), said: “Following our container tests in the USA, the initial sales success there provides grounds for optimism. It is clear that we can now offer a marketable product in the USA for which we and our sales partner see considerable demand. At the same time, the first positive effects of our cost-cutting measures are coming through. Both of these things can be regarded as a sign that the extensive repositioning of ItN is starting to take effect. Even so, it must be made clear that these are only the first steps towards the market success of ItN, and there are still various stages to go”. For further information, visit www.itn-nanovation.de
Mitsubishi Rayon strengthens water project operations with new unit in Singapore
M US sales success for ItN Nanovation
I
tN Nanovation AG is selling its first three container solutions for wastewater purification to US customers after successful tests in a number of US states. Six containers underwent several months of tests under different conditions. Some US-specific requirements were identified and these modifications should be completed by September 2012. Sales are expected to increase further when this second-generation container solution becomes available in the USA in September. ItN is working with marketing partner EIP to target the US market. ItN’s cost-reduction programme is continuing as planned (see Filtration Industry Analyst, April 2012). Staff costs have been cut by around 50% and other operating expenses have been reduced by a similar amount. This will result in total savings of
itsubishi Rayon Co Ltd (MRC) has established a subsidiary in Singapore’s WaterHub complex in order to strengthen its participation in water treatment projects around the world. Through MRC Rensui Asia Pte Ltd, MRC will be able to access the industry expertise clustered in the WaterHub, gather information and form business networks. This will help MRC to increase its marketing activities in Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East.
For further information, visit www.mrc.co.jp
Meiden Singapore invests in ceramic membranes
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eiden Singapore is setting up an R&D centre and assembly plant for ceramic membrane units in Singapore, as well as a facility for
July 2012