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Toronto, ON – August 13, 2024
Swirltex Inc. is pleased to announce that its innovative BEMFTM (Buoyancy-Enhanced Membrane Filtration) wastewater treatment technology has won the prestigious Water Canada Award in the New Tech Category.
Invented by Peter Christou in his Edmonton garage, BEMFTM technology addresses longstanding challenges in membrane-based wastewater treatment, significantly enhancing tubular membrane performance, reducing energy consumption and promoting water reuse.
“We are honored to be recognized as the top new water technology in Canada, acknowledging our commitment to innovation and sustainability in wastewater treatment,” said Rob Budianto, CEO of Swirltex Inc.
Peter Christou at the 2024 Water Canada Awards Event
This award recognizes a groundbreaking new product that represents the forefront of technological innovation in the Canadian water sector. “Embracing invention and problem-solving, the recipient of this award has developed a pioneering solution that leverages inventive technologies to address pressing challenges or gaps in water management. Whether still in the testing phase or already making waves in the market, their product holds immense promise in revolutionizing how we monitor, treat, or manage water resources. By pushing the boundaries of technological advancement, they are shaping the future of water management and resilience in Canada and beyond.” – Water Canada.
ABOUT SWIRLTEX
Swirltex Inc., headquartered in Calgary, AB, Canada, is a clean technology company specializing in water treatment. Swirltex’s technology is a buoyancy-enhanced membrane filtration process that treats challenging wastewater streams at higher throughput, lower energy consumption, and broader climates. This patented process can use membranes in applications where conventional membranes cannot be successfully applied. Swirltex’s process allows them to provide wastewater treatment solutions with smaller footprints and fewer annual maintenance requirements. Swirltex’s primary client base is heavy industrial applications, which include food and beverage, lithium brine management, coal and mining applications, oil and gas processes, industrial ponds and the pulp and paper industry.
