Severn Trent De Nora Acquires Electrochlorination Line from Chlorine Engineers


CECHLO seawater and brine electrochlorination systems to be offered in Japan under newly-formed CEC Water Technologies Limited



FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. – Severn Trent De Nora and Chlorine Engineers Corp., Ltd. have agreed to terms that will further strengthen Severn Trent De Nora's (STDN) global position in electrochlorination systems technology through the acquisition of key technologies from Chlorine Engineers Corp., Ltd.



STDN has formed a new company, CEC Water Technologies Limited, that will be a regional platform focused on the Japanese market, leveraging the capabilities of Chlorine Engineers to the water treatment market to serve the combined customer base in Japan and Asia.



In its 40 years of operation, Chlorine Engineers has developed a successful range of municipal and industrial electrolytic process technologies, including the CECHLO brand line of seawater and brine electrochlorination systems which is well established in Japan. Under the terms of the agreement, STDN has acquired the CECHLO brand of seawater and brine electrolysis systems and it will be transferred into the CEC Water Technologies business (see Appendix). Chlorine Engineers, fully owned by Industrie De Nora, will take a minority interest in STDN with the commitment to engage in future product development with STDN. The agreement will allow Severn Trent De Nora to use the newly-created platform of CEC Water Technologies to further develop technologies integrating the CECHLO portfolio, thus improving its product offering and expanding its customer focus in Japan.



Additionally, Severn Trent De Nora has entered into an exclusive worldwide license arrangement with Chlorine Engineers to access its Ion Exchange Membrane (IEM) electrolyzer for high strength hypochlorite generation systems for municipal water and wastewater treatment applications. This system will complement Severn Trent De Nora's global position as a leader in electrochemical disinfection systems and support growth initiatives in Asia and the Middle East via access to a broader portfolio of technologies.



According to Frank Martin, operations director, "Severn Trent De Nora is a successful joint venture between Severn Trent Services and electrodes specialist Industrie De Nora with a market leading position and brand in electrolytic disinfection systems. As a new business focused on serving customers with its broader portfolio of electrochlorination systems, CEC Water Technologies is positioned to benefit from this new combination of assets and resources. We will be able to offer customers an expanded portfolio of electrochlorination and IEM technologies and provide a stronger platform for future innovation."



CEC Water Technologies will be overseen by Mr. Kimitoshi Tadatsu, a former senior member of the Chlorine Engineers team.



CEC Water Technologies and Severn Trent De Nora are showcasing their various technologies at the Singapore International Water Week from 2 – 4 July 2012 (stands D18 and J28). The event is taking place at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore.



About Severn Trent De Nora, LLC

Severn Trent De Nora, LLC (www.severntrentdenora.com) is a joint venture offering a solid foundation to support marine and offshore industrial water disinfection needs by drawing upon the strength and global resources of Severn Trent Services, Fort Washington, Pa. (www.severntrentservices.com) and Industrie De Nora, Milan, Italy (www.denora.it). Severn Trent De Nora offers the benefits of enhanced technical solutions and a greater range of services by combining the seawater disinfection capabilities of both companies. Severn Trent De Nora offers products to serve marine wastewater treatment applications and the seawater disinfection needs for the following applications: power generation, desalination facilities, coastal industry, offshore oil and gas facilities, general marine, cruise vessel industry and navies worldwide.



CONTACT:

Eric Risch

+1 215 997 4058

erisch@severntrentservices.com



Joyce Teng

+65 8181 3190

jteng@severntrentdenora.com.sg


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