APTwater Rochem has acquired Sojitz Corp's shareholding in their Sepro Membranes joint venture. Oceanside, California-based Sepro Membranes specialises in the development and manufacture of high performance ultrafiltration, microfiltration and nanofiltration membranes and modules serving the water, food processing, mining, dairy and automotive industries. Michael Froud, chief growth officer for APTwater, said: "Sepro is core to our membrane led growth strategy and we have high expectations for investing in and growing the business with existing customers and partners. In addition, Sepro's development in the area of 'functionalized membranes' is opening very promising new markets for our systems, modules and membranes to solve unique and challenging problems in the area of 'difficult to treat' waters and process fluids." Masayuki Hashimoto, general manager of Sojitz, said: "We have enjoyed a great working relationship with APTwater Rochem and are happy to change our style of working relationship. We look forward to continuing to work closely with APTwater Rochem."
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http://workingwithwater.filtsep.com/view/35007/aptwater-acquires-full-ownership-of-sepro-membranes/
