cbc and norit collaborate to deliver ‘clean water for all’
Post on 18-Sep-2016
212 views
TRANSCRIPT
The Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) and Norit NV recently signed
a memorandum of understanding that establishes a strategic partnership to deliver relief for water-deprived people in Commonwealth countries.
Today, billions of people around the world are kept from a constant and reliable source of drinking water. Many, if not most, of them live in Commonwealth member states. Norit and CBC say they have developed the ‘Clean Water for All’ programme to supply potable water to water-stressed rural areas.
At the heart of the concept is Norit’s ultra-filtration (UF) compact water system which is used to treat polluted/questionable surface water to create high-quality potable water. The firm’s UF membrane technology effectively removes bacteria and viruses while its activated
carbon system removes odours, colour and other organic pollutants – while maintaining the healthy mineral content of water.
Dr Mohan Kaul, Director General, CBC, said: ‘Many of the Commonwealth member states are facing unprecedented water stresses caused by severe changes in climate patterns, population growth and water pollution as a result of economical development and/or lack of sanitary infrastructure. With human devel-opment and even life being threatened in many member states it is time to take decisive action.’
‘This critical campaign requires a partner with advanced and proven technology, and a worldwide service footprint. Norit’s technology drives more than 40% of the world’s largest ultrafiltration water systems, and more than
Continued on page 16...
Cascal NV, a water and wastewater services provider, has announced
that it has acquired three Caribbean desalination businesses from Veolia Water North America.
Cascal will take over the ongoing develop-ment, operations and maintenance of water services for municipalities and private resorts on the islands of Antigua, Curacao and Bonaire, providing around 19 000 m3 (5 million gal-lons) of water per day using reverse osmosis (RO) desalination technologies.
‘This acquisition will add profitable revenue to our operations, while broadening Cascal’s capabilities in desalination and expanding our global footprint,’ commented Stephane Richer, Chief Executive Officer, Cascal.
‘This move is in keeping with our strategy to scale operations in response to the contin-
uing demand for efficient water technology, including sea-water treatment capabilities. We are confident that the new acquisitions will be successfully integrated with our exist-ing portfolio.’
Cascal acquired the three businesses for a total cost of US$6.9 million. They cur-rently generate a combined annual revenue of approximately US$4 million and are expected to increase the company’s EBITDA margin and net profit from the date of acquisition.
Contacts:
Cascal Services Ltd, Biwater House, Station Approach,
Dorking, Surrey RH4 1TZ, UK. Tel: +44 1306 746080,
www.cascal.co.uk
Veolia Water, 52 rue d’Anjou, 75384 Paris cedex 8,
France. Tel: +33 1 4924 4924, www.veoliawater.com
Cascal acquires Caribbean desalination businesses from Veolia Water
CBC and Norit collaborate to deliver ‘clean water for all’
ISSN 0958-2118/10 © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reservedThis journal and the individual contributions contained in it are protected under copyright by Elsevier Ltd, and the following terms and conditions apply to their use:PhotocopyingSingle photocopies of single articles may be made for personal use as allowed by national copyright laws. Permission of the publisher and payment of a fee is required for all other photocopying, including multiple or systematic copying, copying for advertising or promotional purposes, resale, and all forms of document delivery. Special rates are available for educational institutions that wish to make photocopies for non-profit educational classroom use.
News
Cascal acquires Caribbean desalination businesses from Veolia Water 1
CBC and Norit collaborate to deliver ‘clean water for all’ 1
GLV completes acquisition of CWT 2
H2O Innovation’s PWT records double-digit sales growth 2
Culligan adds further products to its Matrix Solutions 2
IDE and Hutchison win Sorek desalination plant tender 3
Proton’s electrolysis cell-stacks generate oxygen for submarine’s crew 3
Report examines treatment equipment for water industry 3
Pall posts strong earnings for its first quarter 4
PX devices generate renewable electricity by harnessing osmotic power 4
WRI initiative measures water risks and opportunities 4
Water purification device aids trace elemental analysis 5
Siemens’ MBR helps China restore Taihu Lake’s water quality 5
Millipore acquires remaining ownership of its joint venture in India 16
Features
Calcium cation interactions with polysaccharides and proteins in wastewater UF membrane fouling 6-12
Regulars
In Brief 3, 5
Research Trends 13 – 14
Patents 15
Events Calendar 16
Contents
membrane TECHNOLOGY
ISSN 0958-2118 January 2010 www.membrane-technology.com
24–26 February 2010 Water Expo 2010 Mumbai, IndiaContact: Water Today, 3DIII floor Bhagheeratha Residency124 Marshall’s Road, EgmoreChennai – 600 008, IndiaPhone: +91 44 42916900/901Fax: +91 44 42147898www.watertoday.org/waterexpo2010
28 February – 2 March 2010 2010 Inorganic Contaminants WorkshopDenver, Colorado, USAContact: American Water Works Association6666 W. Quincy AvenueDenver, CO 80235, USATel: +1 303 794 7711 Fax: +1 303 347 0804www.awwa.org/Conferences
3-5 March 2010Membrane Technology, Process and System Design(A three-day intensive course)Genoa, ItalyContact: Miriam BalabanEuropean Desalination Society SecretariatL’Aquila, ItalyTel: +39 348 88 48 406, Fax: +1 928 5433066Email: [email protected]/form-course.shtml
6–8 April 2010ASIAWATER 2010 – 6th Asiawater Expo & ForumKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaContact: Merebo Messe MarketingJakobikirchhof 9, 20095 Hamburg GermanyTel: +49 40 399 9905 0 Fax: +49 40 399 9905 25Email: [email protected], www.asiawater.merebo.com
9–12 June 20108th Scientific Conference on Membranes and Membrane Processes in Environmental ProtectionZakopane, PolandContact: Krystyna KoniecznySilesian University of TechnologyInstitute of Water and Wastewater EngineeringKonarskiego 18, 44–100 Gliwice, PolandFax: +48 32 237 2368Email: [email protected]/membrany.html
27–30 June 2010Membranes in Drinking and Industrial Water Treatment (MDIW 2010)Trondheim, NorwayContact: Professor TorOve LeiknesNorwegian University of Science and TechnologyDepartment of Hydraulic and Environmental EngineeringS.P. Andersensvei 5, N-7491 Trondheim, Norway
Tel: +47 7359 4758 Fax: +47 7359 1298www.ivt.ntnu.no/ivm/englishwww.mbr-network.eu www.mdiw2010.no
12–15 July 2010 AMTA 2010 Annual Conference and Exposition ‘Membrane Technology: The Wave of the Future has Arrived’San Diego, California, USAContact: Janet Jaworski, CMPAmerican Membrane Technology Association2409 SE Dixie HighwayStuart, FL 34996, USATel: +1 772 463 0820 Fax: +1 772 463 0860Email: [email protected]
22–26 November 2010AMS6/IMSTEC10Sydney, AustraliaContact: Pierre Le-ClechUNESCO Centre for Membrane Science and TechnologySchool of Chemical Sciences and EngineeringThe University of New South WalesNSW 2052, Sydney, AustraliaTel: +61 2 9385 5762, Fax: +61 2 9385 5966Email: [email protected]/ams6.imstec10
EVENTS CALENDAR
CALENDAR
16Membrane Technology January 2010
...Continued from page 19% of the world’s population already consumes water purified by the company. In addition, hav-ing a partner that supplies the two core technolo-gies for this programme – membrane ultrafiltra-tion and activated carbon – was a key driving factor behind the decision to work with Norit.’
Jürgen von Hollen, Managing Director, Norit Membrane Technology, added: ‘This endeavour is in line with our company’s vision to make a structural contribution in water-stressed regions. This programme, in partnership with the Commonwealth Business Council, gives our vision further guidance and pace as this partnership encompasses policy, people, technology and infrastructure.’
The CBC was formed during 1997 at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) held in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its aim is to use the global network of the Commonwealth more effectively for the promotion of global trade and investment for shared prosperity. The CBC acts as a bridge for cooperation between business and government, between developed and emerging markets, and between large and small businesses.
The Norit Group, which has its headquarters in The Netherlands, develops and applies puri-fication technologies. It supplies consumables, components and systems, based on proprietary technology to a variety of sectors, including the water, beverage, food, chemicals, pharmaceuti-cals and marine industries.
Contact:
Norit NV, Hertmerweg 42C, 7625 RH Zenderen, The
Netherlands. Tel: +31 74 255 0777, www.norit.com
Commonwealth Business Council, 18 Pall Mall, London
SW1Y 5LU, UK. Tel: +44 20 7024 8200,
www.cbcglobal.org
Millipore acquires remaining ownership of its joint venture in India
Millipore Corp of Billerica, Massachusetts, USA, has
acquired the remaining 60% own-ership of its joint venture in India, Millipore India Pvt Ltd.
According to the company, the new subsidiary will enable it to invest in initiatives that will drive growth and expand its position in India’s thriving life science market. It says that India represents a critical part of its strategy to increase its growth by expanding its presence in BRICS countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and Singapore.
‘India has experienced unprecedented levels of investment and expansion in the country’s biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and life sci-ence research industries,’ said Martin Madaus, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Millipore.
‘By establishing direct operations in the coun-try, we will be able to more effectively execute our strategy and leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate growth and support our growing customer base in this dynamic market.’
Based in Bangalore, Millipore India is primarily a sales, service and manufacturing organisation that currently employs around 300 people, and has additional offices in Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi. The joint venture’s revenues are split evenly between Millipore’s Bioprocess and Bioscience divisions.
The acquisition will have minimal impact on Millipore’s 2009 earnings per share but is expected to be accretive in future years through the elimination of the non-controlling interest. The transaction will not affect Millipore’s report-ed revenues and operating costs since the joint venture has been consolidated into the firm’s financial statements since 2006.
Contacts:
Millipore (India) Pvt Ltd, 50A, 2nd Phase, Ring Road,
Peenya, Bangalore 560058, India. Tel: +91 80 3922 4000
Millipore Corp, 290 Concord Road, Billerica, MA
01821, USA. Tel: +1 978 715 4321, www.millipore.com