Emefcy and RWL Water Merge to Create Fluence, a Full-Service Distributed Water Solutions Corporation
July 17 2017 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Fluence offers decentralized, cost-effective,
quick-to-deploy water and wastewater treatment solutions to clients
worldwide, bringing leading-edge treatment technology to companies
and communities.
Emefcy Group Limited (ASX: EMC) (“Emefcy”) and RWL Water LLC
have completed their definitive merger agreement effective July 14,
2017 to form Fluence Corporation Limited (“Fluence”) (ASX: FLC),
bringing together breakthrough technologies and proven delivery
platforms to optimize treatment solutions for the water cycle for
the 21st century. Fluence’s products will address all segments of
the water value chain, from desalination to wastewater treatment
and waste-to-energy, making it one of the world’s most
comprehensive distributed water services firms.
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Fluence provides local and sustainable treatment and reuse
solutions, empowering businesses and communities worldwide to make
the most of their water resources. Fluence offers compelling
economic advantages with fully functional turnkey solutions that
bring together proprietary technology with acceleration of
deployment and commissioning of new plants, an important benefit
for the establishment of rural wastewater treatment facilities in
China and other parts of the developing world.
“The combination of complementary decentralized and packaged
water and wastewater treatment options is paving the way for
Fluence to emerge as the leading global provider of innovative
water and wastewater solutions serving municipal, industrial and
commercial markets,” said Henry Charrabé, Chief Executive Officer
of Fluence. “In pairing RWL Water’s proven execution capabilities
and standardized solutions with Emefcy’s breakthrough technologies,
Fluence operates at the forefront of the movement that is solving
the world’s most pressing water and wastewater challenges.”
RWL Water is recognized as one of the fastest growing water
solutions companies in the world, with more than 7,000 references
and customers in more than 70 countries. Fluence will continue to
serve and support all existing RWL Water and Emefcy customers while
bringing Emefcy’s breakthrough wastewater treatment technology to
new clients across the globe and working with channel partners and
integrators.
“The distributed treatment model grants rural and remote
communities in developing regions the access to clean water and
sanitation they deserve, at a price they can afford, while also
offering a compelling model to the developed world,” stated Richard
Irving, Executive Chairman of Fluence. “The merger will
substantially accelerate Emefcy’s deployment in China and other key
markets while making significant operational and distribution
gains. Integrating Emefcy and RWL Water products and systems will
contribute to continued revenue growth, improving gross margins and
expanding recurring revenue streams.”
Fluence employs over 300 experienced and dedicated water
professionals. Fluence is headquartered in New York, with operating
and regional entities located around the globe, including the
United States, China, Australia, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Italy,
France, Israel and Dubai.
Management and Governance
Henry Charrabé, President and Chief Executive Officer of RWL
Water, and Philippe Laval, Chief Operating Officer of RWL Water,
are appointed CEO and COO of Fluence, respectively. Eytan Levy,
co-Founder and CEO of Emefcy, and Ronen Schechter, co-Founder of
Emefcy, are appointed as President – Products & Innovation and
Chief Technology Officer of Fluence, respectively. Bob Wowk,
currently CFO of RWL Water, is appointed Chief Financial Officer of
Fluence. Ross Kennedy is continuing as Company Secretary.
The Fluence board consists of seven directors. The current five
members of Emefcy Group Limited – Richard Irving, Eytan Levy, Ross
Haghighat, Peter Marks and Robert Wale – remain on the combined
company Board. Mr. Charrabé joins the Board as Managing Director,
as does Dr. Rengarajan Ramesh, former CTO of GE Water and a current
RWL Water Board member.
Forward-looking Statements
Any forward-looking statements in this announcement are not
guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many
of which are beyond the control of the Company, its directors and
management.
About Fluence Corporation
Formed in 2017 following the consolidation of independent water
treatment solution providers Emefcy and RWL Water, Fluence
Corporation was established with the vision of becoming the leading
global provider of fast-to-deploy decentralized and packaged water
and wastewater treatment solutions. With over 300 highly-trained
water professionals with experience operating in 70 countries,
Fluence provides local and sustainable treatment and reuse
solutions while empowering businesses and communities worldwide to
make the most of their water resources. Fluence offers an
integrated range of services across the complete water cycle, from
early stage evaluation, through design and delivery, to ongoing
support and optimization of water related assets. With core
operations in North America, South America, the Middle East and
Europe, one of Fluence’s main current focuses is expanding into the
vast Chinese market for rural wastewater treatment. For more
information, please visit: http://www.fluencecorp.com.
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