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The water industry and WIN Water are entering into a strategic partnership to support innovation and sustainability within water. WIN Water's commitment to speeding up the process from new idea to market aligns well with the water industry's ambition to promote innovation, growth and sustainability for the future, in parallel with our understanding that a relevant business network can be crucial […]

For a long time, the Water Industry's member companies have observed recurring obstacles in connection with public procurement in the water and sanitation sector. In a series of articles, we discuss these challenges and present proposals for solutions. In this third article, we address possible contract forms and how to choose the right contract for your procurement. The dominant contract forms in the water and sanitation sector today are […]

To promote innovation, growth and sustainability, the Water Industry is taking the initiative to support micro-enterprises with valuable resources. A relevant business network can be crucial for new companies to grow stronger faster. With a customized membership that includes mentoring support, increased diversification will be secured for the water of the future. The Water Industry has identified a need for smaller and innovative […]

The water industry is facing a generational shift. At the same time, there is a huge investment need in water and sanitation and development is happening faster than ever before. Overall, this means that we not only need to replace those who are retiring, we also need to attract more and new types of skills. To attract young people to choose a career in water, […]

In a survey, 88 percent say they have a very or fairly high need for maintenance and investments and 83 percent respond that maintenance and investments in water services are fairly or very high priority. At the same time, 45 percent say they lack or do not know if there is a budget that covers the need for […]

By 1 January 2024, all municipalities in Sweden must have established a water service plan to secure a long-term water supply and be better prepared in the event of torrential rain. With just over two months to go, 59 percent of municipalities will be without a plan by the end of the year, according to the Novus survey conducted on behalf of Mötesplats Vatten2023. – The result reinforces the image of […]

In this transition, the water industry is central and needs greater efforts and more investments. This in turn requires an arena and an ecosystem where crucial ideas can grow. A place where good forces and new lessons can inspire and drive the change that is necessary for a sustainable future. The water industry, in collaboration with the Swedish Exhibition […]

Do you want to work with automation, the environment or safety issues? Do you dream of becoming an application expert, process engineer or project manager? Regardless, the Water Industry is something for you! Read more about the training courses that lead to a job in VA. There is a wide range of training courses with different prerequisites and which are of different lengths, with the common thing being that they are in demand within […]

The investment debt for drinking water and wastewater (WW) infrastructure continues to grow according to Svenskt Vatten's new investment report. We can't wait, we have to act now. When Sweden invests in new and updated water and wastewater infrastructure, it must be done with a future perspective – it is high time to integrate requirements for smart technology and sustainable solutions in procurements in order to […]

In a survey¹ conducted in 2022 among Vattenindustriens members, 72% answered no to the question of whether they had actively applied to the VA industry. Vattenindustriens wants to change this. The water industry should be the obvious choice for young people who want to work with sustainability, new technology and feel that their work is important and makes a difference. This change needs to come […]

The water industry invites you today, Tuesday, November 29, for the first time to a new forum where dialogue, future issues and the meeting are in focus. The water industry FORUM22 focuses on input into three important issues for the water and sanitation industry; how projects that will function for a long time are best realized in connection with the large investment need, how we as an industry can become climate neutral and […]

For a long time, the Water Industry's member companies have seen recurring challenges in public procurement for the water and sanitation sector. Two years of pandemic followed by the strained situation with the war in Ukraine, makes it even more important that the challenges in procurement are discussed. All to secure our most important food – water. To address […]