Suez Environnement buys Poseidon and B&V Group to expand industrial water treatment business

French utility company Suez Environnement’s subsidiary Degrémont has acquired two water treatment companies, Canada based Poseidon and UK-based B&V Group, to expand its business in the water industry.

Suez Environnement has bought both companies to expand its offerings of innovative and value-added solutions for its clients worldwide.

Suez Environnement deputy chief executive officer in charge of international activities Marie-Ange Deb said: "We are delighted that these two companies joined Suez Environnement.

"It will further contribute to our position on the industrial water market, one of the Group’s four strategic priorities."

Poseidon designs and manufactures compact separator systems by flotation for industrial water treatment.

The firm offers wastewater and process water treatment solutions for multiple industrial sectors including Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper and Food & Beverage.

The UK based B&V Group, on the other hand, specialises in water treatment chemicals, equipment and services. It manufactures conditioning products and technical services for water related infrastructures including cooling circuits, boiler systems and effluent treatment, besides helping with their commercialisation.

B&V is also a supplier for equipment, tailor-made engineering and services linked to legionella risks and microbial control problems at water treatment facilities. The firm has an extensive portfolio with expertise in facilities management across healthcare, food & beverage, petrochemical and power industries.

With its presence across five continents, Suez Environnement supplies potable water to 92 million people and offers wastewater treatment services to 65 million people.

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