Through this acquisition Evac claimed to have gained a competitive edge in advanced wastewater treatment technology within the maritime segment worldwide. Business and license agreements have been signed for the CleanSea MBBR technology.
"This move will strengthen our role in the growing market of wastewater treatment and will further enhance our total waste management solution for our main customers," said Tomi Gardemeister, president and CEO of the Evac Group.
“The acquisition of a competitive technology from a strong partner like Headworks Bio will give us the chance to accelerate our development. This agreement will deliver clear customer benefits by providing a proven alternative wastewater treatment solution, CleanSea MBBR technology, for our marine customers,” he said.
Mika Karjalainen, EVAC’s COO said; "Two major players will join forces in product development to deliver innovative high quality solutions to meet demands for our most precious resource, clean water. Through this divestiture Headworks Bio continues its focus on land based applications and Evac on the marine sector.”
A few years ago the Houston-based company acquired Hydroxyl, which had been supplying the maritime industry with advanced wastewater cleaning systems for years.
According to industry estimates, the advanced wastewater treatment market will continue to grow in coming years. This is due to ever tightening environmental regulations.
Evac has also launched what it terms ‘Total Concept – Solutions for Clean Environment’.
Through the recent product developments and acquisitions, products now cover all ship segments, regardless of vessel size. "We have launched the ’Evac Total Concept – Solutions for Clean Environment’ slogan, to highlight our complete range of products,” said Gardemeister. “Our main idea is to be able to provide our clients, shipowners, shipyards and ship designers a one-stop- shop for all the technology needed within on board water, wastewater and waste management systems. This provides the most productive and cost efficient way when designing and building ships, regardless of size and complexity.”