Advanced Ozonisation Technology For Micropollutant Removal To Be Used In The UK

Curio Water announces strategic partnership with SKion Water

Curio Water has announced a strategic partnership with SKion Water and up2e! to bring its Roturi ozonation technology to the United Kingdom and Ireland as it plans to advance its micropollutant removal systems for the UK market.

The Roturi system is an innovative inline gas transfer solution from Germany designed to efficiently dissolve gases like ozone directly into liquid streams. Unlike traditional gas-masstransfer technologies that rely on high pressure velocity differences, or large reaction basins, Roturi uses its innovative and compact design to create a large reaction surface and achieve finely dispersed gas dissolution within the main pipeline.

This results in highly efficient transfer with significantly lower energy demand and reduced gas consumption. Roturis can be integrated into existing systems or retrofitted, making them ideal for companies looking to tackle micropollutants at water treatment sites across the UK.

This collaboration will enable Curio to become the sole trading partner for Roturi -based ozonisation technology in the UK and Ireland. Under the agreement, Curio will oversee testing, demonstration, and deployment of Roturi technology in projects, supported by up2e!’s technical expertise and SKion Water’s global network.

Curio will also work closely with Cranfield University and UK water sector partners to validate the technology in real-world applications. up2e! will provide equipment, training, and marketing support to ensure successful integration into existing systems.

Howard Marles, Chief Executive of Curio Water, said: “The Roturi system is a game changer for the UK’s water industry when it comes to tackling micropollutants. Many gasmass transfer technologies have a high energy demand, big gas losses and require large reaction basins. This compact and highly innovative system offers an efficient, scalable, and cost-effective ozonisation process combined with a very small footprint.”

“We hope that in bringing this technology to the UK market, we can help companies planning to meet tighter environmental standards around micropollutant removal while lowering long term costs and improving operational efficiency.”

Wolfgang Neuhaus and Ulla Poeschl, Managing Partners of up2e! GmbH, added:"Roturi has proven its efficiency and reliability in various industries around the globe, improving gas-liquid mass transfer with less ozone and smaller reactors. We are excited to partner with Curio, who will bring the right expertise to different sites across the UK and ensure its effective deployment in tackling micropollutants.”

About Curio Group
Curio is a market leading specialist UV and ozone plant, equipment and service delivery company, providing products and services in two areas: water and malting. For more information, visit www.curio.group

About Curio Water
Curio Water provides ozone, UV and filtration services to the water industry, and has over 30 years’ worth of experience in water treatment applications globally. Curio provided engineering support for Europe’s first micropollutant plant in Neugut, Switzerland, which has been operational since 2014. The company is currently working with Severn Trent Water on the UK’s first waste water micropollutant plant at Frankton, Warwickshire, which is scheduled to come on stream in 2024. For more information, visit www.curiowater.co.uk

About SKion Water
SKion Water is a leading technology and solution provider and plant manufacturer in the field of municipal and industrial water and wastewater technology. Through its operating subsidiaries Ovivo, EnviroWater Group, ELIQUO WATER GROUP, Paques, ADASA, Enpure, Ecopreneur, inCTRL, Matten as well as its technology investments Sentry, FIDO, SouthWestSensor and up2e!, the international platform offers a wide range of reliable and efficient water and wastewater treatment solutions and pioneering technologies. SKion Water also invests in innovative water technology companies if the respective technology fits the portfolio. SKion Water is a subsidiary of SKion GmbH, the investment company of the German entrepreneur family Klatten. For more information, visit www.skionwater.com

About up2e!
up2e! is a technology and solution provider with the experience and know-how to design ozone solutions of any size or complexity. up2e! provides unique ozone treatment solutions, based on clients’ needs and tailored to individual demands. Based on hard work and passion for their innovative approach, up2e! make sure that clients receive the best available solution for their challenges!

For more information, visit www.up2e.com