Xylem solution cuts annual operating costs at Italian WwTW plant by 65%
Leading global water technology company Xylem Inc. has reported that its solutions helped to reduce the energy consumption of a wastewater treatment plant in Italy by 65%.
Offshore renewables part of new UK & China £20m Low Carbon Innovation programme
A new £20 million three-year programme that will support research to develop new low carbon manufacturing processes and technologies, low carbon cities and offshore renewables in the UK and China was agreed yesterday.
World’s largest UV disinfection facility wins 2013 best projects award
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Catskill-Delaware Ultraviolet Disinfection Facility, the largest ultraviolet water treatment facility in the world, has been chosen as a 2013 “Best of the Best Projects”.
EU data says UK lags behind on innovation growth - ranked in lowest three countries
The latest European Innovation Union Scoreboard suggests that the United Kingdom is lagging behind its competitor countries on innovation performance - the lowest innovation growth rates were recorded in Sweden, the UK and Croatia.
Bluewater Bio wins ‘Best Process Technology’ at WEX for HYBACS® project in Bahrain
Bluewater Bio International, a leading provider of innovative high-performance, cost-effective water and wastewater treatment technologies, has received the ‘Best Process Technology’ award at this year’s prestigious Water and Energy Exchange (“WEX”) Global Innovation Awards.
Smart meters - unclear business proposition hinders smart water network growth
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, James Fotouhi, Water Technology Market Analyst at BlueTech Research, argues that while there is a market for smart metering technology, this will only be when it manifests itself as a clearly justifiable business decision.
Global smart water metering set to witness solid expansion
The market for smart water metering is expected to witness solid expansion due to development in North American and European markets - both regions where water utilities are increasingly aligned with the potential uses of data and analytics.
Innovative technology could make leak detection more accurate, faster and cost-effective
An innovative solution developed by leading consultancy WRc with the support of the Technology Strategy Board looks set to make the identification and tracing of leaks in smaller pipes a more accurate, faster and cost-effective process.
£4.8 million boost to Scottish marine energy sector
Scotland’s marine energy sector is to benefit from almost £5 million as the distribution of funding from two initiatives was announced by Energy Minister Fergus Ewing during the RenewableUK Wave and Tidal Conference and Exhibition in Belfast this week.
Deloitte report flags up disruptive technologies set to change businesses in 2014
Disruptive technologies will provide an opportunity in 2014 to reshape organisations, change business models and transform industries, according to Deloitte’s 5th Annual Tech Trends Report, released today.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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