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”It is an exciting industry with a high technology focus.” What is your education? – Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Royal Institute of Technology. Why have you chosen to work in water and sanitation? – I have chosen to continue working in water because it is an exciting industry with a high technology focus. The feeling that the work we do together […]

”It’s an exciting industry where a lot is happening. At Kamstrup, which is at the forefront, technology is a central part of the work, which I really appreciate.” What kind of education do you have? – I have a three-year education in journalism and multimedia. In addition to that, I have also furthered my education over the years through internal training and the like. […]

A warm welcome to the Water Industry Spring Meeting on May 21-22 at Clarion Hotel Malmö Live. We offer current global coverage, new knowledge and networking. Program Wednesday May 21 Thursday May 22 Last day to register is May 6, changes to your registration after this date may incur costs. Up to three participants per member company are welcome to participate […]

To facilitate procurement within the water and sanitation sector, the Water Industry's focus group for procurement issues has developed various guidelines and support documents and is now introducing a new feature. The investment process for both new investments and refurbishments or purchases of goods and services within the water and sanitation sector is complex. The standard agreements that are often used only require building according to the document and take […]

The water industry has compiled the table below to provide an overview of the various standard agreements that can be used for water and sanitation projects. The purpose of the table is to facilitate the procurement and implementation of water and sanitation projects. Standardized terms and conditions aim to reduce the risk of misinterpretation and the workload for the parties and thus the costs. Keep in mind that deviations from a standard agreement can complicate […]

Critical infrastructure refers to activities, services or infrastructure that are necessary to maintain society's basic needs, values or safety. Within the Water Industry, the issue of preparedness is highly topical. The Water Industry is the industry association for consultants, contractors and product suppliers in water purification and water treatment. The member companies are part of the complex system that ensures that drinking water supply and wastewater management, which must function 24 hours […]

The water industry is facing a generational shift. At the same time, there is a very large investment need and development is going faster than ever before. With the Water Industry Internship Program, we want to attract more people to choose a career in water. New for this year is that the industry organization Swedish Water is joining. The Water Industry Internship Program was launched in the summer of 2024 and is an initiative that aims to […]

”We want to contribute with our cutting-edge expertise in air treatment solutions for the water and sanitation industry and our commitment to sustainable development.” Wood's develops, manufactures and sells high-quality air treatment products for a better indoor climate. We had a chat with Eric Tedsjö, CEO, about how they work to improve the working environment in water and sanitation plants and specific industrial sectors, as well as Wood's focus on sustainable choices […]

The Water Industry Internship Program will be launched in the summer of 2024. During the program, participating students Lara Siadat, Sofia Larsson, Elisa Rosvall and Saeid Saeidi investigated how we can attract more people to choose a career in water. The results of their insights are collected in the report The Water Industry of the Future and the Challenges of Tomorrow, which was released in conjunction with the Water Industry FORUM24. – What the respondents in our survey think […]

The industry organization Vattenindustrin was founded in 1967 under the name Varim. Over the years, the operation has developed into an important network in the water and sanitation industry. 1967 The history of Vattenindustrin begins on September 6, 1967. The association started under the name Varim with 14 member companies and several of the original members are still members today. 1980 The name Varim stood for the Water Treatment Group within the Swedish Mechanical Engineering Federation and was written with […]

”With our expertise in automation and smart technology, we want to help the industry become more efficient and sustainable” Mitsubishi Electric is a global leading electronics and technology supplier with roots dating back to 1921 in Japan and new members of the Water Industry. They offer everything from automation and energy systems to transportation solutions and air conditioning, and work to improve the quality of life […]

The Water Industry Board consists of elected representatives from the member companies. In connection with the formal autumn meeting at the end of November, Dennis Adolfsson, Group Manager VA-Process at Sweco, was elected as a new regular board member. We took the opportunity to ask him a few questions! What motivated you to accept to get involved in the Water Industry Board? – I feel that the Water Industry is in […]