On World Water Day (March 22, 2025), our team once again took action by cleaning up the Graves Bridge location along the Bow River in Calgary, Alberta. This marks the second consecutive year of our cleanup initiative, reinforcing our dedication to protecting water resources and making a real impact in our local environment.

Water pollution is a growing global crisis, with millions of tons of plastic and debris entering our waterways yearly. As leaders in innovative wastewater treatment solutions, we recognize that access to clean water is essential for communities, ecosystems, and industries. Our annual cleanup initiative is a hands-on way to put our values into action, ensuring that we contribute to the health of our water systems beyond just technology.

“Water is life, and as a company that specializes in making wastewater cleaner and more usable, we believe in leading by example,” said Peter Christou, President/CTO at Swirltex. “This initiative is not just about picking up trash, it’s about creating awareness and inspiring change. Every piece of litter removed is a step toward a more sustainable future.“

At Swirltex, we believe that real change starts with action. Our evolutionary wastewater treatment technology helps industries optimize water use, and our community-driven initiatives, like this cleanup, show our deep commitment to environmental sustainability.

We encourage businesses, individuals, and organizations to join us in protecting our planet’s most valuable resource. Small actions create big impacts, and together, we can work towards achieving net-zero wasted water.

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Sustainability is a business necessity and no longer just a corporate buzzword. Companies across industries are undergoing pressure to meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, and wastewater treatment plays a crucial role in this transformation.

Traditional wastewater treatment methods are costly, resource-intensive, and environmentally damaging. They lead to excessive water waste, high energy consumption, and hefty compliance penalties. But what if wastewater wasn’t just a liability but an opportunity?

A Smarter And More Sustainable Approach

Innovative wastewater treatment solutions, like Swirltex’s BEMF technology, are changing the game. Instead of wasting valuable water and paying steep surcharges, businesses can now:

• Reduce Environmental Impact: Recover more water, minimize chemical use, and cut down carbon emissions with high-efficiency filtration.
• Strengthen Social Responsibility: Water is a shared resource. Treating and reusing it helps protect ecosystems and ensures long-term sustainability for industries and communities alike.
• Enhance Compliance & Cost Savings: With stricter regulations and rising wastewater fees, sustainable treatment keeps businesses ahead of compliance risks while lowering operational expenses.

Lead the Industry with ESG-Driven Wastewater Solutions

Companies that invest in sustainable wastewater treatment don’t just reduce costs—they position themselves as leaders in ESG excellence. By improving water efficiency and minimizing environmental impact, businesses can enhance brand reputation, attract sustainability-driven investors, and secure long-term success.

The future of wastewater treatment is here. Are you ready to lead the way? Contact Swirltex today and take the next step toward ESG excellence.

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Does your food and beverage processing facility still rely on outdated wastewater systems like DAF (Dissolved Air Flotation)? These systems may have worked in the past, but they are no match for today’s challenges. High energy costs, frequent maintenance, and poor performance with modern contaminants can leave your operations struggling to keep up.
That’s where Swirltex’s Buoyancy-Enhanced Membrane Filtration System comes in – a solution designed to retrofit your existing setup, making it more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective.

Why Swirltex Is Better Than DAF Systems

Let’s face it: DAF systems are energy hogs and often create more problems than they solve. Swirltex takes a different approach:

• Lower Costs: Swirltex uses 40% less energy than DAF systems, meaning lower utility bills.
  
• Cleaner Results: While DAF struggles with high fats, oils, and grease (FOG), Swirltex removes 95% of FOG, bacteria, suspended solids and other contaminants with ease.
  
• Less Waste: DAF generates large amounts of sludge, but Swirltex produces 55% less with options for sludge dewatering, cutting disposal costs significantly.

Swirltex Retrofits – Fast, Affordable, and Sustainable

The Swirltex system design is modular, compact and very effective. Retrofitting with Swirltex is quick – most installations are complete in 6-8 weeks. It’s also budget-friendly, saving factories up to 50% on upfront costs compared to building a new system.

But the real magic is in sustainability. Swirltex allows food and beverage factories to reuse up to 60% of treated water for specific purposes, which is great for the planet and company image. Imagine cutting your water bills by 25% every year!

Time to Make the Switch

Swirltex BEMF technology is a smarter way to manage wastewater. You will save money, reduce waste, and contribute to a more sustainable future for your business.
Stop letting outdated systems hold you back. Retrofit with Swirltex today and see the difference for yourself.

Contact us today to help you reduce your wastewater surcharges.

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Toronto, ON – August 13, 2024

Swirltex Inc. is pleased to announce that its innovative BEMF^TM (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, BEMF^TM 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.

Contact:
Rob Budianto, P.Eng.
Chief Executive Officer
Email: rbudianto@swirltex.com
Phone: (403) 300 7989

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Swirltex Inc. Awarded $3 Million Project with ARC Resources Ltd. for the Implementation of Produced Water Treatment System Using Swirltex Proprietary Technology

CALGARY, AB, April 6, 2022 /CNW/ – Swirltex Inc. (“Swirltex”), is pleased to announce that they have been awarded a project to supply their proprietary “Buoyancy Enhanced Membrane Filtration” technology for produced water treatment with ARC Resources Ltd. (“ARC”), a leading Canadian energy producer in the Montney region.  The project is valued at $3 million with potential upside for scale up at higher treatment volumes.  The system is expected to be online by Q3 2022.

Swirltex’s partnership with ARC highlights the value of the Swirltex solution for produced water treatment for re-use. The unique membrane system separates solids and liquids based on buoyancy. The distinctive flow pattern within the tubular membrane allows for treatment of suspended solids, oil, and bacteria, resulting in clean and consistent high-quality water. This makes the system a perfect solution for a wide range of difficult wastewater streams such as produced water.

“This is an important milestone for Swirltex. ARC has been a great partner and incredibly supportive of our solution. They have been a progressive organization when it comes to their ESG commitments and minimizing water use. The implementation of the Swirltex system provides a scalable solution for produced water treatment, that reduces freshwater use and provides an ESG benefit, while adding business value for energy producers in North America,” commented Rob Budianto, Swirltex’s Chief Executive Officer.

“ARC is committed to responsible development practices across our operations. The Swirltex system offers the opportunity to improve our water recycling capabilities, and ultimately, reduce freshwater usage,” said Armin Jahangiri, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, ARC Resources. “Innovation and the application of clean technologies will play an important role in achieving improved environmental performance in our industry.”

The project has been recommended for funding by the Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) through its Reducing Environmental Footprint technology competition (https://acceleratingcleanenergy.com/projects/tubular-membrane-system-swirltex/). It has also been supported by Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC).About Clean Resource Innovation Network

The Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) 

 CRIN is a pan-Canadian network focused on ensuring Canada’s hydrocarbon resources are sustainably developed and integrated into the global energy systems. CRIN, as a ‘network of networks,’ connects a vast array of skills, knowledge and experience from oil and gas and other industries to technology developers, researchers, government, investors, academia, entrepreneurs, youth and many other sectors. By identifying industry challenges, we create a market pull to accelerate commercialization and widespread clean technology adoption with environmental, economic and public benefits for Canada.

https://www.cleanresourceinnovation.com/

About Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)

At SDTC, we support companies attempting to do extraordinary things.

From initial funding to educational support and peer learning to market integration, we are invested in helping our small and medium-sized businesses grow into successful companies that employ Canadians from coast to coast to coast. We are relentlessly focused on supporting our companies to grow and scale in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

The innovations we fund help solve some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges: climate change, regeneration through the circular economy, and the well-being of humans in the communities they live in and the natural environment they interact with.

www.sdtc.ca

About ARC Resources Ltd.

ARC Resources Ltd. is a pure-play Montney producer and one of Canada’s largest dividend-paying energy companies, featuring low-cost operations and leading ESG performance. ARC’s investment-grade credit profile is supported by commodity and geographic diversity and robust risk management practices around all aspects of the business. ARC’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ARX.

About Swirltex

Swirltex Inc., headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a clean-technology company that provides and manufactures water treatment solutions.  Our patented technology is a buoyancy enhanced membrane filtration process that treats challenging wastewater stream at higher throughput, lower energy consumption, and in a broader range of climates.  This patented process can use membranes in applications where conventional membranes can not be successfully applied.  This enables us to provide wastewater treatment solutions with smaller footprints and less annual maintenance requirements.

Our mission is to create decentralized and robust solutions to help customers turn a liability into a resource. Our vision is to unlock wastewater reuse across all industries with a goal of net zero wasted water.

www.swirltex.com

SOURCE Swirltex Inc.

For further information: Rob Budianto, Chief Executive Officer, Email: rbudianto@swirltex.com, Phone: (403) 604-9227

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