Subject: Big increase in UF and MF for water and wastewater
The worldwide installed base of microfiltration and ultrafiltration installations in drinking water and municipal wastewater applications increased more than 50 percent in 2003. This rapid growth will continue over the next five years, predicts the McIlvaine Company in its online continually updated RO/UF/MF World Markets report.
The rapid growth in the microfiltration and ultrafiltration segments will be matched by growth in the sales of reverse osmosis systems. Texas and California are planning substantial investments in desalination systems. Texas is slating three big coastal desalination plants and an infrastructure corridor which will allow for the transport of electricity, gas, and water throughout the state.
The recent acquisition of USFilter by Siemens, and the continuing expansion of GE and ITT into the water field are indicative of the perceived large and growing market.
The McIlvaine Company writes an extensive monthly Update to RO/UF/MF: World Markets. This month the Update covers the conference including the papers and exhibitor displays as well as providing new project information and revisions in analyses. Changes have been made in some of the forecasts. The magnitude of these changes is explained in the Update. Here are the titles:
Market for ultrafiltration and microfiltration membranes is larger than predicted
Membrane technology will change the world forever
The Current Use of Membranes for Wastewater Treatment
Membranes vs. Conventional Treatment in Municipal and Industrial Applications
Congressman Miller’s bill for OCWD has been approved by the House
Water district head leans toward Pajaro desal plan
SoCal water district calls for increased supplies, more desalination by 2025
County officials want to renew desalination talks
Cost to fix desalination plant jumps by millions
Group proposes ways to quench future thirsts
Benton Township considers new water plant
Lisbon sees way toward clearer water
Facility upgrade beats expectations
Governor calls for coastal desalination project
$67 million desalination project update
Water pipeline deal signed by all parties
350m desalination plant to be built south of Perth
Desalination technology to be applied extensively in China
Desalination Plant To Come Up In ’05
Finance Ministry won't expand Ashkelon desalination facility
Oman has signed contracts for major projects
Finance Ministry exploring more opportunities to source for services
METITO wins two industrial water treatment projects in Indonesia valued at US Dollars 5.5 million
Ionics Q2 revenues up from a year ago
Zenon Environmental doubles Q2 profit
Cuno completes acquisition of WTC Industries
BEL Pressure Vessels in the world largest S.W.R.O. plant
The Update for this month is available for viewing free-of-charge, just click on http://www.mcilvainecompany.com/RO_brochure/RO%20charts/ro_brochure.htm
McIlvaine has just completed a database of microfiltration and ultrafiltration installations in drinking and wastewater. These include details on the suppliers of membranes and equipment as well as the feed water and other application information. Purchasers of the RO/UF/MF report or those renewing their subscription will receive access to this database at no extra charge. For more information on RO/UF/MF World Markets, click on: http://www.mcilvainecompany.com/water.html#NO20 .
Bob McIlvaine
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