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Kurita appoints SA distributor
Middelburg-based firm Water Analytical Services ( WAS ) has entered into an agreement with Kurita to become the global water technology solutions provider ’ s official distributor for South Africa .
Edited by Kim Kemp
Kurita , based in Japan , is an international provider of water analysis as well as technology solutions and equipment . The Kurita Group provides comprehensive solutions through the integration of a variety of technologies , products , and services in three business areas : water treatment chemicals , water treatment facilities , and maintenance services .
Franco van der Merwe , WAS managing director , commented on the appointment , saying : “ Kurita offers highquality alternatives with products that are as qualitative and competitive as the products that are currently available from other global suppliers . Going forward , we can offer South African clients a highly advanced alternative that is both cost-effective and field proven . I am very pleased to move forward as an authorised Kurita distributor .”
WAS is currently retailing Kurita ’ s full product range , consisting of water treatment chemicals , chemical cleaning products , and water treatment equipment . As one of the world ’ s leading water treatment companies , Kurita offers technology suited for application in the automotive , steel , power , mining , and petrochemical sectors . They have unique technologically advanced patents on various products , including paint detackification , polymers , amines , and biocides , among others .
“ This technology will have the benefit of remarkable savings and value to clients with regard to wash-outs , boilers , ROs , effluent , and cooling water management ,”
Van der Merwe points out . “ Through this partnership , WAS will be buying commodities and raw material directly from the source , which will make a substantial difference to our clients ’ operational costs . As part of the CEA Group , WAS is also able to supply pumps , civils , and a wide range of other services , which help to ensure the highest standard of quality while remaining cost-effective on bigger projects .”
All of Kurita ’ s equipment and products are focused on achieving smooth plant operation and reducing total cost of ownership . Their offering includes tailor-made water system monitoring equipment , ranging from simple dosing pumps to specific dosing and monitoring systems for specific products and / or special applications . Specific equipment is designed to measure and monitor the active substances and the key performance indicators ( KPIs ) that are important in the user ’ s system .
Kurita ’ s water system monitoring equipment also allows the user to control product measuring and monitor of KPIs ; optimise dosage of wastewater treatment products through online control ; determine and monitor possible biofilm development in all water systems ; and benefit from online scaling monitoring for cooling water systems .
“ We pride ourselves in building solid partnerships and are always looking for opportunities to improve our offering to ensure that our clients ’ operations are run safely and cost-effectively . By partnering with Kurita , we are able to differentiate our clients ’ experience across industries and add value to critical areas of production ,” Van der Merwe concludes . u
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40 Water Sewage & Effluent July / August 2018