By obtaining these certifications, Gpi underscores its commitment to quality, the environment, and safety. ISO 9001 is globally recognized for quality management, ISO 14001 focuses on environmentally conscious and sustainable practices, and ISO 45001 is the international standard for occupational health and safety. These certifications strengthen Gpi Group’s position in the market and demonstrate its determination to deliver high-quality products and services within a safe and sustainable environment.

First group-wide certification

COO Gerard Blok highlights the progress made: “We are extremely proud of this achievement. In a short period, we transitioned from three separate ISO 9001 certificates to group-wide certifications for ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 for the entire Gpi Group and all our subsidiaries. This expansion firmly embeds quality, safety, and environmental awareness in our policies.”

“This expansion firmly embeds quality, safety, and environmental awareness in our policies”

Commitment to quality and customer satisfaction

QA/QC Manager Martin Uittenbogaard discusses the importance of the certifications for customers: “Integrating all subsidiaries into our quality manual demonstrates our commitment not only to product and welding quality but also to ensuring customer satisfaction and consistent processes. These certifications provide our customers with the reassuring guarantee of consistent quality and reliability in all our products and services, across all Gpi Group subsidiaries.”

“These certifications provide our customers with the reassuring guarantee of consistent quality and reliability in all our products and services”

Positive impact on employee well-being

For HSE Manager Theo van de Wetering, who focuses on safety and well-being, expanding the quality manual to include ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 is crucial: “For our employees, this means that their safety and well-being are prioritized within our company. We invest in a safe working environment and environmentally conscious practices so that everyone can work healthily and safely. Ultimately, this also enhances the sense of pride and engagement within the company.”

The certifications confirms Gpi Group’s commitment to high-quality products and services, with quality, safety, and environmental awareness at its core.

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Fast and Ijinus supply equipment to cover all water network diagnostics.

Performance of Sanitation Systems and Natural Water

New product catalogue featuring a wide range of sensors, dataloggers, flowmeters and other stand-alone, communicating solutions.

Connected, intelligent management of natural water and wastewater networks thanks to our range of autonomous data loggers. They transmits the measurements collected by one or more sensors to SCADA via different communication protocols (GSM, GPRS – 2G, MODBUS, LTE-M and NB-IoT).

Therefore, it simplifies the management of environmental data on waste water and surface water. The data are transmitted to a web monitoring platform or to your sever / software where they can be compiled, compared, analysed and interpreted.

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Fast and Ijinus supply equipment to cover all water network diagnostics. Applications includes :

• Water network pressure monitoring
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Key highlights of the conference include enlightening presentations by industry pioneers, immersive training sessions led by experts, real-world case studies showcasing remarkable results in energy efficiency and sustainability, and engaging networking activities designed to foster collaboration and idea exchange.

“We are excited to host the Energy360 Conference 2024, bringing together thought leaders and practitioners to explore the latest advancements in energy management,” said Pascal van Putten, CEO at VPInstruments. “This event will empower attendees with actionable insights and connections that drive positive change in the industry and contribute to a more sustainable future.”

Registration for the Energy360 Conference 2024 is now open. Early bird discounts are available until June 1, offering attendees an opportunity to secure their spot at this transformative event (limited spots available).

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The diaphragm seal testing device makes it possible to easily verify diaphragm seals in future without interrupting or opening the process. As the measuring device and diaphragm seal are separated from each other by a quick coupling system, the diaphragm seal itself can then easily be connected to the testing device instead.

The GV4730 MiniTherm temperature transmitter also helps to minimise downtimes: It is a transducer designed for installation inside a separate protective tube and can optionally be supplied with a ‘self-monitoring’ function – for redundant temperature measurement, drift detection and failure warning.

Other solutions include an in-process calibration method and clamp-on technology. With inprocess calibration, the respective measuring devices are designed so that they can be compared with a standard while attached to the process. The certified measuring standard is inserted into a special calibration opening in the device designed for this purpose. This makes it possible to monitor and check several measuring points at regular intervals, without any need to remove the temperature sensors. Clamp-on technology is used for temperature monitoring and process control, which is particularly useful for sterile processing. The temperature is measured from the pipe’s surface by means of simple clamp-on installation at any point in a pipework system – no interruption of the process or welding of a connection is required.

Labom will exhibit these and other measuring solutions that can be used to avoid opening the process at ACHEMA 2024 in Frankfurt am Main from 10 to 14 June in Hall 11.1 on Stand E45.

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With innovative water recycling systems integrated at the site, the plant will reduce city water consumption by up to 60% to preserve precious water resources for the local community.

Veolia Water Technologies, a subsidiary of Veolia and a leading specialist in water treatment technologies and services, announces today the inauguration of its first ion exchange regeneration facility in China. The facility features state-of-the-art technology to efficiently recycle spent ion exchange resins, promoting resource optimization and sustainability.

Strategically located in the Changshu Economic and Technological Development Zone (CEDZ) in Jiangsu province, the new facility spans 6,000 square meters with a production capacity of 60 kL/d for mobile water services and 5 kL/d for service deionization. Environmental sustainability was a central focus in the design of the regeneration plant which integrates innovative water recycling systems that will reduce city water consumption by up to 60%, preserving fresh water resources for the local community.

Established in 1992, CEDZ is a leader in innovation and environmental stewardship. Recent years have seen significant ecological improvements in areas such as water, air, and soil quality. These achievements resonate with Veolia’s sustainability goals, evident in the strategic placement of the new facility within the CEDZ.

Veolia’s new state-of-the-art facility will enhance supply chain resilience for key industries, promoting environmental stewardship as part of Veolia’s commitment to driving the ecological transformation. Through this investment of €10 million, Veolia reaffirms its dedication to meet the evolving needs of industries that require a reliable source of treated and ultrapure water, catalyzing positive change across vital sectors such as microelectronics, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, power generation, and the food and beverage industry. The plant’s inauguration is a milestone advancement in Veolia’s growth initiatives within the Chinese market, expanding its scope of services to better support customers and meet their treated and ultrapure water needs.

Veolia recently unveiled its ambitious GreenUp strategic program for 2024-2027, accelerating the deployment of affordable, replicable solutions that depollute, decarbonize, and regenerate resources. Water technologies and solutions are at the heart of this program, and the new regeneration plant is a crucial milestone in advancing decarbonization and resource regeneration efforts in the company’s operations in China.

Arnaud Valleteau, Chief Executive Officer of Veolia Water Technologies, shared: “As leading global water technology experts, Veolia delivers on both performance and sustainability without compromise. Aligned with our GreenUp strategic program in terms of decarbonization and resource regeneration, this new facility marks a pivotal step in our journey. We’re accelerating our efforts to provide essential sustainable solutions, recognizing the urgent need for action. China remains a growth market for Veolia, and we’re dedicated to expanding our presence and delivering on our promise of sustainability, in line with the country’s 30:60 dual carbon policy.”

The inauguration event was graced by Qin Meng, Vice Secretary of the Changshu CPC Committee, Mayor of the Changshu Municipal City Government, together with Chen Guodong, Member of the Changshu Municipal Standing Committee, Deputy Secretary of the CEDZ Party Working Committee and Deputy Director of CEDZ Management Committee, and esteemed representatives from the Investment Promotion Bureau of CEDZ. Their participation underscores the collaborative efforts between Veolia and local authorities to drive business resilience for the region and advance sustainable development initiatives that align with China’s 14th Five-Year Plan.

Since Veolia’s establishment in China in the 1990s, the company has executed more than 400 projects, demonstrating its proficiency in delivering tailored solutions to both industrial and municipal customers.

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This project will feature an exceptional energy efficiency performance, with an incredibly low energy consumption rate of 2,9 kilowatt-hours per cubic meter (kWh/m3). SIDEM’s extensive expertise in large-scale desalination, including the critical pre-treatment and post-treatment stages, has helped maximize the potential of RO technology in terms of energy efficiency, reducing the energy consumption of RO desalination plants by a further 35% over the past 10 years.

The plant is located near the Jebel Ali Wetland Sanctuary, a Ramsar protected site recognized by the Convention on Biological Diversity as an ecologically or biologically significant marine area of international importance. To ensure the uninterrupted nesting process of endangered turtles, construction activities have carefully been planned around the breeding season. Additionally, the plant adheres strictly to environmental laws and regulations in terms of composition, temperature and quantity of brine discharged, with discharge areas thoughtfully selected to mitigate any potential impact on the ecosystem.

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FDT Group

This strengthened relationship represents a significant step forward in streamlining process automation and factory manufacturing device management, enhancing interoperability throughout the industry. The unified organization is pioneering a transformative vision where industrial device management seamlessly bridges the present and future, ensuring support for the current installed base while facilitating evolution towards harmonized technologies.

The new Strategic Integration Committee focused on a protocol-agnostic device integration approach will foster alliances with major field protocol organizations, including CC-Link Partner Association, EtherCAT Technology Group, FieldComm Group, ODVA, OPC Foundation, Modbus, Profibus/Profinet International, and others, spearheading innovations to improve engineering efficiency, plant uptime, and user satisfaction across various industrial automation fields. Within this strategic committee, cutting-edge technologies, tools, and certifications will streamline cost-effective adoption for members while providing a single device package compatible with any operating system that will enable effortless data access from field devices to cloud, edge, and mobile applications. This initiative promotes comprehensive integration between Information Technology and Operational Technology (IT/OT) systems. 

“This collaboration is a strategic move aimed at providing the best service to our members and the industry at large,” emphasized Ted Masters, President and Chief Executive Officer of FieldComm Group. Steve Biegacki, Managing Director of FDT Group, echoed this sentiment, highlighting that “the enhanced harmonization of standards and technologies will significantly empower end users and manufacturers in their quest to achieve out-of-the-box Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) capabilities across their systems.” 

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“Our Yangzhou plant project is one step forward on our way as a sustainability leader. We adopted a series of environmentally friendly technologies including geothermal heat pump air conditioning, air compressor waste heat recycling, a roof cooling tower, integrated our COOL-FIT cooling water piping system, roof rainwater collection, solar photovoltaic power generation, and more. The energy consumption and water intake per unit produced achieved the leading position in domestic level,” states He Yafeng, Plant Manager GF Piping Systems Yangzhou. In addition, the overall building adopted lightweight steel structure, used recyclable building materials, highly efficient design of heat preservation, ventilation and lights, and enhanced treatment measures for waste gas, solid waste and noise.

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SPE is a game-changer, especially for the food & beverage and life sciences industries. In highly automated process environments without extensive hazardous protection, SPE delivers a variety of benefits: it realizes the advantages of an Ethernet connection – such as the high speed and volume of transmitted data – at field level with a simple two-wire cable, which transmits both data and energy. The commissioning process is simplified with easy wiring and connectivity.

Moreover, the automation pyramid is flattened as other systems can now connect via Ethernet at field level, fostering seamless integration and interoperability. Data from smart instruments in the field can be processed in upper layer applications. This results in optimized machine design, connectedness and improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). For this reason, SPE proves its worth as an open, cost-efficient and future-proof technology that is ready for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

Joining forces increases customer value

Endress+Hauser is dedicated to easing the digitalization journey for its customers. By joining the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance, the company is demonstrating its trust in the members that are committed to shaping the future of automation together. Customers benefit from interoperability by driving business with the members of the SPE System Alliance. Close to 75 members are creating the largest ecosystem of SPE products, creating freedom of choice for customers. Endress+Hauser’s entrance into the partnership opens the door for sharing knowledge and expertise to deliver superior solutions.

Prospective product portfolio To offer customers the chance to grow their digitalization capabilities and realize all the benefits of SPE, Endress+Hauser is now working on its portfolio of field devices with SPE. A clear goal is to create a harmonized approach, comparable to the manufacturer’s Ethernet-APL devices. The comparison with Ethernet-APL – another industrial Ethernet technology – shows that a uniform connectivity and certification concept is essential, whether for hazardous or non-hazardous areas. This gives customers across diverse industries more flexibility to profit from the benefits of a well-functioning data highway

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With the goal of enabling its customers to reduce their water usage and wastewater discharge, OMZ saw an opportunity in 2020 to expand the volume and efficiency of its 5th generation ion exchanger. In order to achieve this goal, the company required technical solutions that provided a high level of reliability in acidic environments and could be integrated into a modern automation loop. 

During the project, OMZ and GF Piping Systems installed a total of 5,000 valves across seven parallel ion exchangers. By selecting DN50 valves, it was possible to implement smaller sizes while maintaining an equivalent flow capacity. As a result, OMZ could also downsize the equipment and reduce the overall weight of the system. Once installed, the thermoplastic valves were able to increase efficiency, reduce wastewater discharge by 40%, and improve resin utilization by 30%. 

Zhang Tianti, General Manager at OMZ, is pleased with the results of the collaboration: “We have enjoyed a decade-long partnership with GF Piping Systems, whose products and services have been instrumental in our success. GF Piping Systems is a trusted and reliable partner, and we eagerly anticipate continuing our collaboration in areas such as biotechnology fermentation and lithium extraction from salt lakes to further advance sustainable industrial development.” 

Wang Yingjie, Senior Sales Manager, Energy Key Account Sales at GF Piping Systems China, adds: “We are committed to strengthening our business impact without forgetting to do so in a sustainable way and contributing to societal and technological progress. Bioplastics made with lactic acid are essential to replace everyday products that are traditionally made of petroleum-based plastics. We are therefore proud to have supplied more than 100,000 valves to OMZ throughout our partnership.“

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