Developing world to benefit from Vestergaard acquisition

Published: 10-Mar-2008

Swiss disease control textile manufacturer Vestergaard Frandsen is extending its business into the point-of-use water filtration sector with the acquisition of Belgian company Prime Water International.


The move will give Vestergaard Frandsen access to expertise in the development of advanced membranes for water purification products.

“The technology created by PWI is extremely innovative, and this purchase will propel Vestergaard Frandsen to the absolute forefront of the ongoing technology race in water purification," said Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen, president and ceo of Vestergaard Frandsen. "Products like LifeStraw Personal provide safe drinking water away from home, and are complementary to household solutions like the newly launched LifeStraw Family. These products are designed for use in rural areas of developing nations; they do not require electricity, batteries or spare parts. The unique design of LifeStraw Personal has won numerous awards, and the product is extremely popular among end users."

By using a unique blend of polymeric compounds, PWI succeeded in creating micro- and ultra filtration membranes with ideal features for point-of-use water filtration applications. PWI, in close cooperation with the Flemish State Research Institute (VITO), developed a new generation of low pressure membranes for water purification products, including those currently used in Vestergaard Frandsen's LifeStraw products.

"I'm thrilled to announce this important acquisition, which will allow Vestergaard Frandsen to remain the world-leader in point-of-use water filtration systems that require no repeat interventions," added Frandsen. "Together, we will continue to produce innovative products that prevent the transmission of diseases and save lives."

See more

You may also like

Analysis

The case for a facility monitoring system

Read more
In regulated manufacturing, monitoring environmental conditions and critical equipment is essential to protect product quality, yield, and patient safety. Facilities often use a Facility Monitoring System (FMS) to track factors like airborne particles, temperature, and humidity. Beyond regulatory compliance, FMS delivers real business value through reduced waste, improved yield, higher quality, and greater profitability

Trending Articles

  1. AdvanceTEC drives cleanroom innovation & growth with acquisition by Equans Leveraging scale, global reach, technology, prefabrication & modularisation
  2. Medicinal cannabis production with GMP-compliant cleanroom solutions Controlled environments are supporting quality, safety and regulatory compliance in cannabis manufacturing
  3. You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
    Click here to find out more.
    President Trump signs order for “regulatory relief” for domestic pharmaceutical manufacturers The US President has signed an executive order to direct the FDA to review current regulatory procedures, such as by reducing inspection frequency
  4. Pharmaceutical carbon reduction expert EECO2 achieves B Corp status A relatively unique certification in the cleanroom design industry, EECO2 has been determined to meet the necessary high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability for B Corporation status
  5. You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
    Click here to find out more.
    Integrating “high-voltage leak detection” into automated visual inspection Leoni Ransmann and Jan Sende from Syntegon Technology talk about visual inspection of product containers like ampoules, which has been the industry standard for decades, and compare it to modern methods being emphasised in documents like the new EU GMP Annex 1

Upcoming event

Cleanzone Middle East

September 18-19 2025 | Conference | Conrad Dubai, United Arab Emirates See all

You may also like

Analysis

The case for a facility monitoring system

In regulated manufacturing, monitoring environmental conditions and critical equipment is essential to protect product quality, yield, and patient safety. Facilities often use a Facility Monitoring System (FMS) to track factors like airborne particles, temperature, and humidity. Beyond regulatory compliance, FMS delivers real business value through reduced waste, improved yield, higher quality, and greater profitability
Pharmaceutical

300 hours of performance with APSPG-Max

NewAge Industries, Inc., parent company of the AdvantaPure™ line of tubing, hose and quality accessories for the high-purity market, announces the launch of its’ newest line of tubing, AdvantaSil APSPG-Max silicone pump tubing
Design & Build

Kemtile to showcase single source flooring solutions at PPMA 2025

Kemtile is using PPMA 2025 to engage prospective customers on the benefits of coming to an internationally-backed industrial flooring and drainage business with a single source approach to flooring projects across the process and packaging industry
Pharmaceutical

Steriline at CPHI 2025

Flexibility, robotics and customisation for a zero loss approach
Design & Build

AdvanceTEC drives cleanroom innovation & growth with acquisition by Equans

Leveraging scale, global reach, technology, prefabrication & modularisation
Pharmaceutical

Steriline at Pharma Pro&Pack Expo 2025

With its own branch already established in India, Steriline confirms the importance of the Indian and of Asian markets in general for its growth and development
Design & Build

Preserve and protect your cleanroom with a Guardtech Group Cleanroom Service Plan

Suffolk-based construction experts offering elite packages to ensure all service, maintenance and decontamination needs are taken care of
Subscribe now