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International Water Technologies exhibition kicks off in Baku

11 April 2013 08:35 (UTC +04:00)

CATEF 2013 is the only event in the Caspian region dedicated to showcasing achievements in water technology. It is organized on the initiative of and supported by Azersu JSC. The organizational partner is Iteca Caspian LLC, APA-Economics reports.

The exhibition demonstrates drinking water supply, waste water treatment, rain water disposal systems, construction of micro tunnels, measuring devices and control technologies for the analysis of drinking water, pumps, pump systems, protection of drinking water sources, construction machinery and equipment, drilling rigs, information and communication technologies, geothermal technology, water desalination, water supply and sanitation as well as other latest technologies.

79 companies from 23 countries will offer their services. Over 50% of participants are foreign companies, including Awas (Germany), DOW (USA), Duktus (Austria), Ekoton (Russia), Grundfos (Denmark), Herrenknecht AG (Germany), Hyundai (South Korea), Hungarian Water Cluster (Hungary), Krohne (Germany), Nippon Koei (Japan), Nordic Water-EMO (Switzerland), PWT (Germany), Samsun Makina (Turkish), Suez Environment (France), Xylem (Sweden) and others. Local stakeholders are companies Akkord Azerbaijan, Sumgait Technology Park and others.

In parallel with the exhibition, a forum on new technology and equipments on water extraction and treatment will be held at the Marriott Hotel. Forum covers topics: innovative technologies for potable water, ecological and innovative technology of sewage and storm water, the scope of utilization products; rapid assessment methods and comparative analysis of water sources, innovative management techniques in water, wastewater and storm water, drainage of wetlands technology and artificial reservoirs, creating environmentally healthy zones. Over 200 delegates, including representatives of government, industry and housing and communal services, national experts, executives and environmentalists large industrial enterprises, representatives of supplier of eco-technologies and eco-services, industry research and project institutions, associations and non-governmental organizations, have been accredited in the International Forum.