CTI-ORELIS Group (French Ceramic Industry Group) announced on November 9 that it has acquired and immediately began to integrate Veolia Water Technologies' CeraMem® business to collaborate on the development of advanced ceramic membrane solutions for the oil and gas industry.
CTI-ORELIS Group CEO François Garcia said: "This acquisition is an important step for the Group. Our position in North America, especially in the United States, will be greatly strengthened, the product portfolio will be further expanded, and equipment in the global oil and gas market will also be improved . "
Veolia's CeraMem® is located in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. CTI-ORELIS Group acquired all its assets including film production plant, personnel, patents and stocks. After the acquisition, Veolia Water Technologies will continue to use CeraMem® membranes and systems as a key partner of the French Ceramic Industry Group.
Another motivation for the acquisition is to address the economic and environmental challenges of the oil and gas market. The proven CeraMem® membrane solution is particularly effective for the reuse and reuse of produced water and meets strict wastewater discharge standards. François Garcia added: "This acquisition is in line with our growth strategy. Although CTI-ORELIS Group's current ceramic technology is oxide-based ceramics, CeraMem® can provide expertise in silicon carbide films. The synergy between the two will speed us up The speed of development has allowed us to provide a comprehensive portfolio of products with enhanced performance worldwide to meet customer needs. "
CTI-ORELIS Group is a global leader in membrane and filtration equipment systems, producing a wide range of tubular or flat ceramic and polymer materials for water and chemical treatment applications. CeraMem® products include silicon carbide, oxide-based membranes, and economical systems that can handle flow rates from 20gpm (4m3 / hour) to over 1000gpm (225 m3 / hour), strengthening the positioning of the group's product portfolio. CeraMem® also has laboratory test equipment and pilot scale demonstration units, which can meet customers' verification requirements for process design, which is an important added value.
CeraMem® membranes and modules
CeraMem® filtration system
CeraMem® will work closely with ClearBakk, another subsidiary of CTI-ORELIS Group, to support the development of oil sands applications and solutions. ClearBakk is headquartered in Calgary, Canada, and can provide a full range of services from initial assessment to complete plant design and manufacturing to customize the production of reliable packaged water and wastewater treatment equipment.
Since 2008, CTI-ORELIS Group's sales have maintained an average annual growth rate of 20%, with 2016 sales of 19 million euros. For several years, the group has been expanding its expertise and consolidating its leadership: acquisition of Orelis (membrane materials and filtration processes) in 2010, Enercat (catalyst formulation and advanced materials) in 2013, and ClearBakk (a complete water treatment solution) in 2016 ). The acquisition of CeraMem® further expands the Group's product portfolio and strengthens its global ambitions.