Many multinational companies, not traditionally associated with the water industry, are now moving into the market, attracted by prospects of long-term growth. We take a look at the companies developing new business in water technology.

Dewsbury-based Richard Alan Engineering has signed a license agreement with chemical giant BASF to manufacture and market polymer make-up and dosing equipment for water treatment applications.

German chemicals giant BASF has signed a contract to sell its subsidiary Industrial Water Management France SAS to Degremont, water treatment specialist for local authorities and industrial customers.