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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 […]

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 […]