Aquasource and inge sign co-operation agreement

Membrane systems supplier Aquasource has signed a long-term co-operation agreement with BASF subsidiary and ultrafiltration (UF) membranes manufacturer inge.

The partnership aims at combining technologies to provide customers with even better solutions. Under the agreement, inge will focus on the development and production of UF membranes, with Aquasource aiming to become a centre of excellence for membrane systems.

inge said that Aquasource offers engineering, processes and applications and selects best membrane technology according to customer needs. inge will provide its patented Multibore membranes to Aquasource for treatment of all types of water for which UF in-to-out technology is suitable.

BASF acquired inge in 2011. Both companies have launched various research and development projects in order to drive forward innovation in UF membranes.

inge CEO Bruno Steis and Aquasource CEO Marc Messerli jointly said: "This strategic cooperation will allow our clients to benefit from the competence of two leading European companies in developing innovative membrane technologies, with inge focusing on membrane optimization, and Aquasource on the provision of membrane systems for water treatment plants."

Aquasource, which is part of the technology division of the Degrémont Group, provides UF solutions for drinking, industrial or recycled waters. inge offers ultrafiltration technology to treat drinking water, process water, wastewater and sea water.