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46 VIEWPOINT pushback – and utilities seeking to tread the path of sustainability face challenges that they will need to overcome. Govindan elaborated, “Prior to the pandemic, low awareness of the value provided by industrial wastewater management systems served as a major barrier to adoption. Organisations were often unwilling to invest heavily in sustainable initiatives as they perceived it as a cost centre. However, the recent spotlight on sustainability is likely to spearhead a favourable shift in perception and create more environmental regulation across the region, providing further impetus for the growth of complementary technology and infrastructure.” Going forward, this is one of the problems that Gradiant seeks to address – as shown in its acquisition of Sigma Water, an industrial water and wastewater treatment company based in Selangor, Malaysia. Through this acquisition, Gradiant aims to combine its technologies and financing capabilities with Sigma Water’s project delivery and O&M expertise, thus maximising the usage and potential of finite water resources. Govindan added, “We are anticipating demand for wastewater management solutions to grow, especially within the South East Asian region, which is home to some of the world’s fastest growing emerging economies as well as numerous industrial production chains. Reaffirming Asia’s sustained interest in such technologies, Gradiant has registered a robust We are anticipating demand for wastewater management solutions to grow especially within the South East Asian region, which is home to some of the world’s fastest growing emerging economies as well as numerous industrial production chains.” 2020, securing 32 projects across the Asia Pacific that address complex water challenges in pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, power, FMCG, chemicals, textiles, latex, mining and water supply. As the economy stabilises, we anticipate the circular economy approach in particular to take centre stage in the post-COVID world. Such models will be vital in setting the foundation for scalable growth not reliant on exploitation of finite natural resources as well as accelerate the creation of zero-waste societies, enabling industrial growth to continue in harmony with nature. In the years ahead, technological advancements are likely to further boost the status of sustainable technologies as a resource rather than a cost centre, making it an increasingly viable option for businesses in the near term.” With COVID-19 vaccines becoming more available, the world will slowly adjust to what will hopefully be a post-COVID-19 reality – which will allow organisations to focus on how they can introduce and maintain sustainable infrastructure and technology. Said Govindan, “ The impact the pandemic has wrought on businesses across the region has pushed the need for autonomy and adaptability even further. Governments and businesses are favouring economic recovery plans that focus on local solutions and sustainability in order to combat further degradation of the environment and its people from the effects of maintaining the status quo and overglobalization. This has led to an uptick in customers for Gradiant across the Asia Pacific looking for local green solutions. Gradiant’s growth opportunities in 2021 will be driven in no small part by the rapid recognition of sustainable infrastructure as an integral enabler of growth in a post-pandemic reality. This will play an essential role in helping businesses strike a long-term balance between business growth and the environment, an approach that simultaneously equips economies with the resilience and scalability necessary to accommodate evolving demands of a growing population.” January / February 2021 • waterwastewaterasia.com
HOTSEAT 47 VIEWPOINT 47 A matter of scale With products available in over 100 countries, Global Water Solutions offers innovative, highquality products for the water movement and water treatment industries. The company offers a range of maintenance-free pressure vessels for water wells, pressure boosting, heating, solar, hot water, reverse osmosis, and water hammer applications. Global Water Solutions also offers its OneStop Plus (OSP) Anti-Scale system, which is easy to install and requires no salt or electricity. With flow rates ranging from 3-284l/ min, the OSP range covers residential, commercial and industrial usage. Not only does it prevent scaling by converting limescale into harmless crystals, it also reduces existing limescale deposits. The OSP Anti-Scale system also reduces heavy metals in the water, including copper, lead, mercury, zinc and cadmium. How OneStop Plus works With new and innovative solutions, Global Water Solutions’ water treatment range is constantly evolving – and some of the company’s most interesting and popular series include: • Purefer filters and housings • G500 high-flow RO system • AquaWave RO systems • TankPAC RO storage tanks The OneStop Plus media attracts dissolved calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ) scale molecules into “Templates” on the media The calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ) scale molecules grow into microscopic crystals The crystals detach when they are too large to be held by the OneStop Plus media. These harmless crystals effectively isolate the calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ) scale molecules from the water and anything the water comes in contact with. January / February 2021 • waterwastewaterasia.com
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