- In October 2024, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power announced a strategic investment exceeding USD 6 billion into an advanced water infrastructure initiative, formerly known as Operation Next (OpNEXT). This large-scale project aims to strengthen the region’s water resilience against aging infrastructure, unreliable imported sources, and environmental risks such as droughts and earthquakes. A key component of this initiative includes the installation of sludge dewatering equipment, which is expected to significantly accelerate market growth by increasing municipal demand for efficient sludge management solutions across Los Angeles
- In September 2024, Andritz secured a major procurement contract from MVA Bielefeld-Herford GmbH in Germany to supply an EcoFluid bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boiler system for a new sewage sludge mono-incineration plant. This development enhances the sludge treatment process by enabling more effective waste concentration and phosphorus recovery, thereby promoting the adoption of high-performance dewatering technologies in Europe and strengthening the region's position in the global market
- In November 2021, Indutrade, a Swedish production company, completed the acquisition of Dewaco Oy, a Finnish firm specializing in sludge thickening, removal, and dewatering for wastewater treatment. The undisclosed acquisition is expected to bolster Indutrade's earnings per share and expand its market reach, enhancing its position in the wastewater treatment sector through Dewaco's specialized technologies and expertise
- In March 2020, HUBER SE expanded its U.S. footprint by launching a new manufacturing facility and office in Denver, North Carolina, spanning over 44,000 sq. ft.. This move was in response to rising order volumes and regulatory factors such as the Buy American Act, which limited the use of imported equipment. The facility focuses on the production of screening and dewatering solutions, including the HUBER Wash Press WAP series, and is expected to enhance local supply capabilities, reduce delivery timelines, and improve market competitiveness within the U.S. sludge dewatering equipment industry
