Axens Takes Over Anaerobic Technology Firm Hydrothane

Waste Water Treatment Axens Takes Over Anaerobic Technology Firm Hydrothane

2022-11-14 Source: Axens

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Axens has acquired the Dutch company Hydrothane which specializes in high-rate anaerobic technologies for industrial waste water treatment. With this move, Axens has expanded its portfolio of innovative solutions for the sector.

Axens acquires Hydrothane, an engineering company specialized in biological technologies for the treatment of industrial waste water streams to protect the environment. (Source: Pixabay) — Axens acquires Hydrothane, an engineering company specialized in biological technologies for the treatment of industrial waste water streams to protect the environment.
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Rueil-Malmaison/France – Axens acquires Hydrothane, an engineering company specialized in biological technologies for the treatment of industrial waste water streams to protect the environment. The biogas produced through this technology can be further valorized after biochemical and chemical desulfurization process, part of Hydrothane’s portfolio.

Based in the Netherlands, Hydrothane has more than 35 years of operational experience and a proven track record of above 170 references worldwide in a wide range of industries such as food and beverages (including breweries, distilleries, dairies), PTA production plant (Purified Terephthalic Acid), chemical, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper and, bioethanol production.

“This acquisition of Hydrothane strengthens our portfolio of solutions to support our customers to meet their environmental and energy transition challenges. Hydrothane’s advanced industrial water treatment technologies widen the scope of Axens integrated offer, for all the markets we serve. We are thrilled to welcome the Hydrothane team to Axens,” says Jean Sentenac, Chairman and CEO of the Axens Group.

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Hydrothane provides design, basic engineering, proprietary equipment, commissioning & start-up assistance, nutrients and granular biomass for both grassroots and existing units (i.e. re-seeding). Throughout the entire plant life cycle, Hydrothane provides its customers with services including laboratory and pilot tests to optimize operational conditions, troubleshooting and training. For existing units Hydrothane can offer fast track refurbishment solutions minimizing investment cost, optimizing operation and extending unit lifetime.

“We are excited to join Axens, whose vision and innovative capabilities align with our strategies to serve our clients with advanced and sustainable solutions. We are convinced that together with Axens we will further expand our market presence to efficiently provide our industrial customers with increasingly innovative solutions,” opines Daniel Piet, Managing Director of Hydrothane.

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