Technology Strategy Board to run new funded innovation voucher scheme
Small UK businesses will be able to obtain Government funding to help them develop and grow with the launch this month of a new and easily accessible Innovation Voucher scheme.
New system to reduce water pipe leakage
An innovative leak detection system that can identify damaged water pipes swiftly and accurately has been developed by engineers at the University of Sheffield.
Second UK marine energy park launched in Scotland
The Government has announced that the UK’s second marine energy park will be launched in Scotland with an official opening by UK Energy Minister Greg Barker at the Caithness port of Scrabster.
UK falling behind in water technology opportunities
The UK is falling further behind in the race to capitalise on growing global demand for innovative water technologies, while countries like Israel, Singapore and Australia are increasingly well positioned to succeed in a market estimated by the Technology Strategy Board to reach $770 billion by 2016.
Technology Strategy Board water projects funding announced
The Technology Strategy Board has just announced details of ten small to medium sized companies in the UK which are set to deliver innovative feasibility projects designed to help businesses safeguard future water supply, both in this country and abroad.
Seminar to address multi-€ billion EU water and eco-innovation funding opportunities
The James Hutton Institute in Dundee, in partnership with Scotland Europa and the Environmental Clean Technologies Partnership, is hosting a seminar next Thursday looking at EU funding opportunities in the field of water and eco-innovation.
UK companies look to overseas markets
Twelve UK companies will be exhibiting at Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2012, which runs from 2nd to 5th July, accompanied by British Water, the trade association for the UK water and wastewater supply chain.
Environment Agency chief calls for multi-pipe water supply systems
Dr. Paul Leinster, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency has called for consideration to be given to the introduction of multi-pipe water supply systems in the UK to maximise the efficient use of water.
Xylem technology makes energy savings of up to 22% at treatment plant
Global water technology firm Xylem has tested its Sanitaire Gold Series membrane at a wastewater treatment plant in the Netherlands, with energy use at the plant being reduced by up to 22 per cent while delivering high quality aeration.
New device for generating water from human waste gets UK go ahead
Work on a prototype device for harvesting energy and clean drinking water from human waste has got the go ahead this month in the UK.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
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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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