Veolia Expands Presence in East Malaysia

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Singapore, 8 November, 2012:- Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies (Veolia) today opened the doors to its first set-up in East Malaysia, on the back of increasing success with local companies. Within the span of just one year, Veolia has successfully sealed agreements within core industries such as microelectronics and POME (palm oil mill effluent) in the region.

 

New Office

Veolia’s presence in Malaysia was established about 25 years ago, and the company has since expanded to set up 4 offices in Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca and Johor Bahru, supported by 300 personnel. In response to growing demand for its water and wastewater treatment solutions in East Malaysia, Veolia is now also present in Kuching.

 

Alicia CHOW, Branch Manager, Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies Malaysia, commented: "Our new set up in East Malaysia is a signal of Veolia’s commitment to manufacturers in the region. It allows us to be closer to our customers, and we are now able to provide prompt and timely assistance when necessary."

 

Increasing its Footprint in East Malaysia

Veolia sealed its maiden project in East Malaysia in late 2011 with Frontken Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. As part of this flagship project, Veolia designed, supplied and installed a RODI^[1] system for the end-user. This assignment is bundled with a comprehensive service contract, and will also see Veolia supply the integrated engineering solutions company with Hydrex® water pre-treatment additives and anti-scalants. Veolia was able to differentiate itself with an affordable and efficient technological solution, coupled with dedicated service.

 

The commitment of Veolia’s personnel was evident when Taiyo Yuden also decided to work with Veolia for its East Malaysia factory. The materials and electronics company had previously contracted Veolia to set up a wastewater recycle facility in China. As a result of a positive working relationship, Veolia was contracted to design, supply and install RO-CEDI^[2] and wastewater treatment systems for Taiyo Yuden’s Kuching site. This second partnership with a materials and electronics manufacturer reinforces the leadership of Veolia in the microelectronics sector, and emphasizes the synergy between the company’s branches around the globe.

 

Laurent BESSON, General Manager, Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies Malaysia, said: "Veolia has made significant inroads in East Malaysia within just twelve months. With the newly established set-up, we anticipate to partner even more companies, and better serve our existing customers."

 

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About Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies

Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies, subsidiary of Veolia Water, is a leading design & build company and a specialized provider of technological solutions in water treatment. With 10,767 employees, Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies recorded revenue of €2.315 billion in 2011. www.veoliawaterst.com

 

Veolia Water, the water division of Veolia Environnement, is the world leader in water and wastewater services. Specialized in outsourcing services for municipal authorities, as well as industrial and service companies, it is also one of the world’s major designers of technological solutions and constructor of facilities needed in water and wastewater services. With 96,651 employees in 69 countries, Veolia Water provides water service to 103 million people and wastewater service to 73 million. Its 2011 revenue amounted to €12.617 billion. www.veoliawater.com  

 

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[1] Reverse osmosis/deionization
[2] Reverse osmosis/continuous electrodeionization