- In January 2023, Xylem, a leading global water technology company, completed the acquisition of Evoqua Water Technologies LLC. This strategic move created the world’s largest pure-play water technology company. The acquisition enhances Xylem’s ability to address global water challenges such as scarcity and quality by integrating Evoqua’s advanced treatment technologies. This move positions Xylem as a stronger force in the water treatment sector, broadening its global capabilities
- In January 2023, Kovalus Separation Solutions (KSS) entered into a partnership with Aqana to provide anaerobic wastewater treatment technologies to industrial customers in North America. The collaboration combines the expertise of both companies in technologies such as Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors (MBBR), Membrane Bioreactors (MBR), and Reverse Osmosis (RO) to tackle complex industrial wastewater treatment requirements. This partnership expands KSS's footprint and strengthens its solutions portfolio for industrial water treatment
- In June 2022, KSS acquired the LIONEX technology from Chemionex Inc., which served as the foundation for launching the company’s Li-PRO process—a proprietary global solution for Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE). The Li-PRO process integrates lithium-selective extraction media with KSS’s PURON membrane pretreatment and high-recovery RO technologies to produce purified lithium chloride solutions. This acquisition positions KSS as a leader in sustainable lithium extraction, vital for the energy and battery sectors
- In May 2022, MANN+HUMMEL Water & Fluid Solutions introduced its new BIO-CEL M+ filtration module at IFAT to address evolving global market needs. The product is available in 100- and 200-square-meter versions to cater to diverse project requirements. This product launch strengthens MANN+HUMMEL's position in the competitive water filtration market by offering scalable and efficient solutions
- In January 2020, DuPont finalized the acquisition of Memcor from Evoqua Water Technologies, following its announcement in 2019. The acquisition expanded DuPont’s water treatment portfolio by adding ultrafiltration and Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) technologies. This integration allowed DuPont to deliver more comprehensive and innovative wastewater solutions for both municipal and industrial sectors
