Partners
Our Industry Partners
ABCO Water is proud to be working with the following industry partners.
Partners
PlanetTEK
ABCO Water is proud to be the exclusive Australian Distributor for PlanetTEK’s PlanetDISC® Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) technologies.
Based in Turkey, PlanetTEK has been manufacturing RBC wastewater treatment technologies with the Lowest Carbon Footprint since 2004. With a passion for the environment, PlanetTEK has successfully installed their RBC technology in many projects worldwide.
Featuring ultimate simplicity in its design, operation and maintenance, the RBC has become one of the most efficient wastewater treatment technologies around the world.
ABCO Water designs, manufactures, installs and services RBC wastewater treatment plants throughout Australia, specialising in custom manufactured systems to suit site requirements.
RBC Benefits:
- Simple, reliable design
- Low energy demand
- Low odour
- Low noise
- Extremely dependable under variable loads
- Easy maintenance, low OPEX
- Sustainable, small carbon footprint
Partners
AMCON
ABCO Water is proud to be the exclusive Australian Distributor for AMCON’s VOLUTETM Sludge Dewatering Screw Press Technology.
Established in Japan in 1974, AMCON invented “multi-disc screw press” technology in 1991, giving birth to a whole new genre of sludge dewatering.
AMCON has installed more than 5,000 VOLUTE™ systems in 77 countries, for both industrial and municipal applications.
AMCON has had a presence in Australia since 2006 and has delivered 15 sludge dewatering projects, including for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
AMCON’s screw press is equipped with unique VOLUTE™ technology, which allows dewatering of sludge while automatically self-cleaning the filter mesh.
Advantages of VOLUTE™
- Clog-free, good at dewatering oily sludge
- Works with low concentration sludge
- No pre-thickening required
- Wide range of dewatering applications
- Wide product range, small footprint
- Easy operation and maintenance
- Energy saving, low noise, water saving design
- Reliable 2-year warranty
- Installations worldwide, 5500 units across 77 countries
Partners
Membrane Development Specialists (MDS)
ABCO Water is proud to partner with Membrane Development Specialists (MDS), a global leader in advanced membrane separation technologies. With over 40 years of experience in membrane science, MDS has been at the forefront of developing and applying innovative solutions for complex water treatment challenges across various industries.
Under the leadership of Larry Lien, MDS has pioneered custom-engineered membrane systems tailored for demanding applications in mining, oil & gas, and industrial wastewater treatment. Their expertise encompasses the design and manufacture of specialty spiral-wound membranes capable of operating under extreme conditions, including pH levels ranging from 0 to 14 and temperatures up to 200°C .
MDS’s capabilities span the entire project lifecycle – from research and development to piloting, manufacturing, and commissioning – ensuring efficient and reliable solutions for clients worldwide. Their commitment to innovation and excellence makes them a valuable partner in delivering high – performance water treatment systems.
What Sets MDS Apart
- Deep expertise in membrane-based separation systems for industrial and municipal water treatment
- Specialists in high-recovery RO, NF, UF, and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) solutions
- Custom-engineered membrane systems tailored for challenging feedwaters
- Proven success across industries including power, mining, chemical, and manufacturing
- Focused on maximising water recovery and minimising waste
- In-house capability covering design, piloting, manufacturing, and commissioning
- Collaborative, problem-solving approach with partners and clients
- Headquartered in the U.S. with global system deployments
Partners
ECOTECHNOL
ABCO Water is proud to partner with Ecotechnol – a leading cleantech company specialising in the development and application of membrane technology for mine water and process water treatment.
For over 30 years, Ecotechnol has been at the forefront of treating hard-to-treat wastewater streams, particularly in the hydrometallurgical mining, oil & gas, and energy sectors. Their advanced Nano Filtration (NF) membrane systems are highly effective at removing heavy metals that conventional methods often can’t, significantly reducing environmental impact while improving process yields and profitability.
Ecotechnol’s technology enables the recovery of valuable elements such as copper, gold, nickel, cobalt, uranium, rare earths, and acid from contaminated streams like acid mine drainage (AMD), while also recycling clean permeate water.
Their expertise spans research and development, design, construction, commissioning, and full project delivery, making them a valuable partner in delivering advanced, sustainable water solutions.
What Sets Ecotechnol Apart
- Proven performance in hard-to-treat wastewater applications
- Expertise in mine water, process water, and acid mine drainage treatment
- Advanced NF membrane technology for removing heavy metals
- Enables resource recovery of copper, gold, nickel, cobalt, rare earths & more
- Improves process yields and reduces environmental impact
- Over 30 years’ experience in cleantech innovation
- Full in-house capability: R&D, design, construction, and commissioning
- Trusted in hydrometallurgical, energy, and oil & gas sectors
