News Releases

LEADING ECONOMIST TO STRENGTHEN ACWA’s PPP DRIVE

May 9 2012

Leading Spanish economist Luis Fernandez has joined environmental solutions provider ACWA Emirates as Chief Officer Concessions for the MENA region to provide in-depth support for the company’s drive into the public-private partnership (PPP) sector.

Mr Fernandez has extensive experience in project financing and the environmental and infrastructure sectors. He will leverage the company’s RO desalination, wastewater treatment, water recycling and potable water treatment expertise teamed with an ACWA Board equity investment initiative to develop PPP water treatment projects.

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ACWA HAS RIGHT CONTACTS FOR YORKSHIRE WATER

Apr 25 2012

Leading sustainable process solutions provider ACWA Services has won a major subcontract to provide mechanical equipment associated with new manganese removal contactors for Yorkshire Water’s state-of-the-art Rivelin water treatment plant. This is a key element in the utility’s plans to improve water quality and pressure for the city of Sheffield.

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ACWA ARE FIRST CHOICE FOR JN BENTLEY

Apr 19 2012

ACWA Services have been awarded ‘First Choice’ status by leading construction company JN Bentley. The award is for outstanding performance demonstrated in projects delivered over the last year.

Congratulating ACWA, JN Bentley said, “The current economic climate means that our clients’ demands are higher than ever, but by working together we can provide the quality workmanship, value, innovation and health and safety performance which will continue to make us the first choice”.

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FROM A BROOM CUPBOARD IN BRADFORD TO THE WORLD

Mar 29 2012

ACWA Services has celebrated its 25th anniversary with a reception at which Julian Smith, MP for Skipton and Ripon, staff and guests from around the world paid tribute to an extraordinary success story.

Managing Director Peter Ripley says: “It is hard to believe that it is 25 years since we set this business up in a broom cupboard in a mill in Bradford belonging to a wool scouring firm and now we are an established leader in water, wastewater and air treatment around the globe.”

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WATER ON THE BILL AT HOUSE OF LORDS

Mar 14 2012

Water was on the bill at this years House of Lords reception organised by British Water. The event was hosted by The Earl of Selborne and was designed to provide members of British Water with an excellent opportunity to network with key contacts from the water industry, Members of Parliament, senior government officials, ambassadors and journalists.

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