Grundfos Presents Sustainable Solutions At The Ninth Regional 3R Forum In Asia And The Pacific

Global pump manufacturer Grundfos is showcasing its sustainable water and wastewater solutions at the Ninth Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific, a platform for broad cooperation on promoting the 3Rs – reduce, reuse, and recycle – in Asia.

Taking place from 4-6 March in Bangkok, Thailand, the forum is co-organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE), the Kingdom of Thailand, the Ministry of the Environment of the Government of Japan (MoEJ), and the United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) of Division for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This year, the forum’s theme is ‘3R As a Way for Moving Towards Sufficiency Economy - Implications for SDGs’. In line with this theme, Grundfos is showcasing its range of sustainable and energy-efficient products and solutions that has helped customers and communities reduce their impact on the environment, and subsequently addressing global challenges aligned to UN SDGs.

Pia Yasuko Rask, Senior Engagement & Responsibility Manager, Grundfos, said, “The UN has set 17 very ambitious goals, many of which relate directly or indirectly to water and energy. Our resources are limited but demand continues to grow. How do we live large with a smaller impact? How can we use less but gain more?”

“This forum is an incredible platform for key leaders and decision-makers to come together and discuss these issues, and we are excited to take this opportunity to show how technology can make a real difference to the world in this area. Sustainability is in Grundfos’ DNA, and we will continue to build our strategy on the SDGs through our portfolio of sustainable products and solutions.”

Forum delegates will be able to learn more about Grundfos’ work, specifically around renewable energy. One key initiative is the Grundfos Lifelink water solutions, which aims to strengthen the quality, reliability and sustainability of drinking water supply in rural and urban communities in developing countries, particularly across Southeast Asia and Africa. Lifelink solutions combine renewable energy, proven pump technology, water treatment and intelligent water ATMs with online water management and a professional service network.

Notably in 2015, to improve access to clean water in rural Thailand, Grundfos Lifelink water solutions worked with the King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) to test its fully automated AQpure water treatment system, with an aim to turn river water and surface water into drinking water for the residents in 15 Thai villages, meeting the needs of around 30,000 residents.

Grundfos will also be showcasing solar solutions such as SQFlex submersible pumping system, which utilises abundant solar energy to power water supply. The pump system offers the perfect water supply solution in remote areas where the power supply is non-existent or unreliable.

About Grundfos
Grundfos is a global leader in advanced pump solutions and trendsetter in water technologies. The company contributes to global sustainability by pioneering technologies that improve quality of life for people and care for the planet. Grundfos is also one of the world’s leading pump manufacturers with an annual production of more than 16 million pump units. The company provides energy efficient pumps and smart pumping solutions for various applications across diverse segments including domestic and commercial buildings, industries, water utilities (water and wastewater management) and pumps running on renewable energy.