CM Ventures Wins Prestigious Water Award
CM VENTURES WINS PRESTIGIOUS UK WATER AWARDS NOVEMBER 2011
Innovation Recognised at Water Industry Awards
2nd December 2011
The Institute of Water Welsh Area Innovation Awards were presented at a lavish ceremony on Wednesday 23 November at the Holland House Hotel in Cardiff. The Awards were open to everyone working in the water industry in Wales and this year judges received strong entries from all parts of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, its partners and supply chain.
The Process & Systems Award went to C M Ventures Ltd who have developed a unique low carbon disinfectant system which produces ELIMBAC, a highly effective Mixed Oxidant used for the disinfection of wastewater. ELIMBAC is a sporocidal high performance anti-microbial that eliminates and future proofs against all types of pathogens without generating environmentally harmful chemistry.
Tim Williams, Head of Asset Strategy & Planning at Welsh Water and the Institute of Water’s Area President in Wales said: “This is our sixth year hosting these Awards and the standard of entries has remained exceptionally high. This is testament to the wealth of talent that is out there in the water industry.”
Tim continued: “With the continuing economic challenge, we have to deliver better service and improve the environment but at the best value for our customers. Innovation is one way we can do this, and these Awards serve to recognise original ideas and talent.”
The winners of these Awards together with other regional finalists will go forward to the Institute of Water National Innovation Awards, sponsored by Northumbrian Water. Professor Martin Cave will present these Awards at the Institute of Water President’s Dinner on Friday 18 May 2012. Entries are currently open for a number of other regional awards. Please contact Lyndsey Gilmartin on 0191 422 0088 or e-mail: lyndsey@institutofwater.org.uk for details on how to enter, or to book places at the National Awards Dinner.
