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Tuaspring, Asia’s first Integrated Water
and Power Plant, Singapore
2001 was a landmark year for Hyflux when
it was awarded the first municipal water
treatment project in Singapore to supply and
install process equipment for the nation’s first
NEWater plant in Bedok. In the same year,
Hyflux also earned the honour of being the
first water treatment company to be listed on
Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) secondary
board, and in 2003, the Group moved over to
the SGX mainboard. Since then, Hyflux has
won several major deals, including the building
of Singapore’s first seawater desalination
project in Tuas.
Taking on a very hands-on approach, Ms Lum
is involved in the day-to-day operations of the
company, and imparts an energetic culture
stemming from her entrepreneurial roots. She
encourages a “can-do” spirit, as well as an
emphasis on innovation, which features in how
Hyflux develops its technology, approach to
projects, finance, build and operate its plants
and in every aspect of the business.
THE COMPANY
How big is the company?
Hyflux employs more than 2,800 employees
worldwide, and marks infrastructure projects
across Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
What makes it different from competitors?
As one of the few vertically-integrated water
companies, Hyflux is unique in its ability to offer
integrated services across the entire water value
chain. As an owner of proprietary membrane
technology, system designer, EPC contractor,
asset owner and plant operator, Hyflux brings
to the table its unique understanding of the
technology and market to better serve its
clients’ needs and offer cost-competitive
solutions. Hyflux is also well-equipped to
manage municipalities’ shift towards Public-
Private-Partnerships (PPP), given its expertise
in structuring project financing.
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