Water Weekly 2.0 Vol 29
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A Week of Business News
Water Engineering Announces the Acquisition of Gotham Refining Chemical Corp
Expanding upon their northeast presence, Water Engineering Inc has announced its acquisition of Gotham Chemical .The New York based company Gotham is a leading provider of commercial and industrial water treatment services, offering programs, chemicals, consultations, site plans, and Legionella testing across the Northeast. The company has based a strong reputation for delivering customized water treatment solutions to a wide variety of industries including commercial buildings and municipal systems since it was founded in 1986 by Andrew Lewin !
On the other hand, Water Engineering is a leading provider of water treatment chemicals, consultation, and services for a range of end market applications. Based out of Omaha, NE, the business serves thousands of customers nationwide and through ten acquisitions, WEI has expanded from a single-state footprint based in Nebraska to provide water treatment solutions across 39 states.
CEO of Water Engineering David Wagenfuhr said:
"Andrew has built and grown Gotham into a leading water treatment business by staying on the forefront of service. Gotham complements our full-service water treatment offerings, and their focus on providing excellent customer service is a natural fit for the WEI family We are thrilled to have them aboard as we embark on this nets stage of growth.”
3 Global Leaders Collaborate To Tackle Water Scarcity and Secure a Future of Desalination in Emerging Countries
SUEZ, TAQA, and SIEMENS this week revealed they are set to join forces in the aim of developing a breakthrough solution to ensure sustainable and affordable access to water for communities in emerging countries. The three leading companies in the industry have put themselves forward to participate in the Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative; a 5-year global competition set to drive a step change in desalination technologies – reimagining systems, methods, and materials. The initiative will facilitate the widespread use of desalination in a way that promotes greater socio-economic equity and environmental sustainability.
Within this aim, TAQA’s power and water generation business is combining with SUEZ and SIEMENS to form an international team with plans to develop and innovative and cost-effective desalination technology. Meanwhile, SUEZ will provide R&D expertise drawing on 50 years of experience in seawater desalination!
jose cheurlin CEO of SUEZ commented:
“We are delighted to participate in this competition, an important initiative that promotes anticipation and cooperation to contribute to water security and resilience in emerging counties.”
CEO of TAQA Farid Saleh Al-Awlaqi followed:
“We must address the global water scarcity crisis by collaborating with companies and organisations and fast-tracking innovative solutions to address these issues faced by too many people and communities across the globe. Taqa is committed to producing and delivering potable water that is as energy efficient as possible by adopting innovative desalination technologies combined with cleaner energy sources.”
Smart Water News
Hidrocontra and Advancing Smart Metering Technology
Hidroconta revolutionizes water metering with the Centaurus smart meters which enables precise, real-time monitoring of water consumption and remote management, optimizing water resource use and network operations!
The Latest Success Story; the Cruz de Gracia Housing Development; a milestone in the digitalisation of water management – the company has taken a significant step in the measurement and management of water with the installation of its advanced smart water, Centaurus, in a housing development in Spain. The technology allows for remote monitoring of water consumption, improving the efficiency and management of the vital resource.
From a technological perspective, the Centaurus range of meters integrates a series of features that place them at the forefront of metering and water management. The metering represents a significant breakthrough in water management efficiency, integrating advanced technology with innovative features that promise to transform how we measure and utilize this essential resource. The latest project in the Cruz de Gracia Housing Development is a clear example of Hidroconta’s success and excellent progress in the digital transformation of water services, highlighting how innovation with technology can rearrange the management of essential resources in modern communities.
FEATURE OF THE WEEK
Last week, Jackson Hogg had the pleasure of chatting with Craig Dallison ; CEO of Everflow who gave us an insight into the business and what has catapulted their success since launching in 2015.
Everflow; a customer-focused utilities company serving a variety of businesses across the UK with environmentally-friendly water supply and waste collection services, is now the fastest-growing business utilities supplier in the UK! With a strong focus on sustainability and creating more manageable utilities all-round, Everflow also highlights the value of smart metering and its impact on the environment by making communities more aware of their energy and water usage. They work in partnership to offer smart metering options and alternatives to their customers to identify leaks, manage water supply, and encourage less water usage.
Craig gives us an overview of Everflow and their efforts towards sustainability and shares his view on working for an SME business.
An Introduction to Everflow.
“Everflow is a customer-focussed, ‘Excellent’-rated utilities company serving businesses across the UK with environmentally friendly water supply, waste collection and connectivity services.??
Everflow’s mission is to ‘make utilities simple’ which is why its services are designed to save customers both time and money, freeing them up to focus on growing their business.?
Since launching in 2015, Everflow has gained over 100k customers, almost 200 employees and has been accredited as an 'Outstanding' place to work, as well as winning multiple awards for growth, innovation and customer service.”
The Secret to Everflow's Success.
"Our bespoke technology allows for simple and efficient quoting, contracting and account management, meaning brokers love to sell our services and customers can benefit from a high level of customer service and great value pricing due to our efficient set-up.
Alongside this, we have a strong focus on sustainability and offer added value services such as our recently launched 'EcoMOT' offering, which involves a full assessment of a business's site to identify areas for saving money, water, energy and carbon emissions.
Originally starting out as a water retailer, we soon became the fastest-growing in the market and decided to offer our same great service across other utilities verticals, with the ultimate aim of providing customers with one bill, one account and one point of contact for all their utilities. In addition to water, we now offer?waste collection and connectivity services, too. Throughout the next 3-4 years our plan is to occupy other avenues such as energy, all while driving positive change in the environmental space."
Craig's take on working for an SME business.?
"Although I come from a multinational background, I much prefer working within an SME business. I find them more exciting as the pace is significantly quicker. As well as this, I find your work is more likely to have a significant impact which is certainly motivating.?
Moreover, it is important to remember that relatively small businesses are the ones affected by the weight of utility bills and the increasing cost of operations, and although driving the cost down is crucial, if we can get in?front?of demonstrating how people can drive their overall water consumption down then genuine savings will follow."
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