The collaboration marks a major milestone for Hydrotech Engineering, enhancing its commitment to advanced water treatment technologies through Gradiant’s vast array of innovative technologies, expertise, and global resources.
PADUA, ITALY – April 2, 2024 – Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, entered into a strategic majority partnership with Hydrotech Engineering, an Italy-headquartered company established more than two decades ago specializing in process and wastewater treatment. This collaboration marks a major milestone for Hydrotech Engineering, enhancing its commitment to advanced water treatment technologies through Gradiant’s vast array of innovative technologies, expertise, and global resources.
The partnership will create a comprehensive platform to solve critical water challenges at a global scale. Gradiant’s unmatched portfolio of technologies and services, including RO Infinity with CFRO, an advanced platform of membrane-based solutions; SmartOps AI, an integrated platform for plant performance optimization and asset management; and CURE Chemicals offer complete, site-wide solutions for Hydrotech Engineering’s existing and new clients. Together, the companies are uniquely positioned to help meet the mission-critical needs of the world’s essential industries.
“We are excited to welcome Hydrotech Engineering into the Gradiant family,” said Prakash Govindan, COO of Gradiant. “The company’s expertise in zero liquid discharge (ZLD) and wastewater digestate treatment technologies complement our capabilities very well. This strategic partnership supports our vision to be the leader of comprehensive and state-of-the-art water solutions for industry.”
Filippo Briani, Founder and CEO of Hydrotech Engineering, said “We are incredibly excited about what the future holds for our employees, customers, and partners. This collaboration will greatly expand our capabilities and breadth of technologies. We look forward to working together to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the world’s toughest water challenges.”
The acquisition will not only expand Hydrotech Engineering’s technology offerings but also strengthen its research and development capabilities, driving further innovations in water and wastewater treatment. Customers of both companies will benefit from an expanded suite of solutions and the combined expertise of leading innovators in the industry.
About Hydrotech Engineering
For more than 23 years, Hydrotech Engineering, a company based in Italy, has been dedicated to the design and construction of advanced turnkey plants tailored for the treatment of process water and wastewater. Employing state-of-the-art semi-permeable membrane and biological technologies, we specialize in providing cutting-edge solutions for water recycling. With a proven track record of over 200 installations across 25 countries, Hydrotech Engineering has been instrumental in aiding over 100 companies in the reduction of water consumption and the promotion of sustainable water usage practices. Discover more at hydrotechengineering.com.
About Gradiant
Gradiant is a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment. With a full suite of differentiated and proprietary end-to-end solutions, powered by the top minds in water, the company serves its clients’ mission-critical operations in the world’s essential industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, lithium and critical minerals, and renewable energy. Gradiant’s innovative solutions reduce water used and wastewater discharged, reclaim valuable resources, and renew wastewater into freshwater. The Boston-headquartered company was founded at MIT and has over 1,000 employees worldwide. Learn more at gradiant.com.
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Filippo Briani
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