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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 […]

The water industry welcomes the new VA-beredingsindustri which highlights crucial issues at a time when a robust water supply is a cornerstone of societal security. To meet the challenges identified by the investigation, we underline that financing and governance must be significantly strengthened. This is an absolute necessity if we are to be able to address existing shortcomings, such as neglected maintenance and […]

Water Industry FORUM24 was held on November 19, 2024 at Posthuset in Stockholm. Threats & Security: a safer water and sewage supply, the digitalization of water infrastructure and the provision of skills were the three central themes explored at Water Industry FORUM24 based on shorter presentations and perspectives within each area followed by closing panel discussions. At Water Industry FORUM, dialogue, future issues and the meeting are in focus. […]

Today, November 19, 2024, the Water Industry FORUM24 will be held at Posthuset in Stockholm. This important event brings together leading players to discuss and shape the water of the future. The Water Industry FORUM24 is a unique opportunity for the industry's various players to network, exchange ideas and discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. – By together increasing […]

The members of the water industry have solutions for a more sustainable water and sanitation industry today and are actively working to ensure tomorrow's innovative power for the climate. Here we describe a number of concepts that are central to sustainability and climate work. ESG – Environmental, Social & Governance ESG highlights various aspects of the concept of sustainability, which can include environmental, social and corporate governance aspects and […]

At the Water Industry Association's spring meeting on May 21 in Gothenburg, John Skantze, HUBER, was elected as the new chairman. Jesper Hess, Kamstrup, and Anna Dahlman-Petri, WSP, were also elected as new members. The Water Industry Association is the trade association for consultants, contractors and product suppliers in water purification and water treatment. The Water Industry Association has the expertise, systems and products to do the necessary work to create […]