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PRESS RELEASE

Grundfos showcases its sustainable

water and wastewater solutions

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 also whowcased their solar solutions such
as SQFlex submersible pumping system, which utilises
abundant solar energy to power water supply. The pump
The Grundfos team at the Ninth Regional 3R Forum in Asia and system offers the perfect water supply solution in remote
the Pacific areas where the power supply is non-existent or unreliable.

lobal pump manufacturer Grundfos showcased its • Mr. Tsukasa Akimoto, State Minister of the
Gsustainable water and wastewater solutions at the Environment, Japan and H.E. General Surasak
ninth Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific, a platform Karnjanarat, Minister of Natural Resources and
for broad cooperation on promoting the 3Rs – reduce, Environment, Thailand visit the Grundfos exhibit at
reuse, and recycle – in Asia. the Ninth Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific
The forum which took place in Bangkok was co- • The Grundfos team at the Ninth Regional 3R Forum
organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources and in Asia and the Pacific
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).
Themed “3R as a way for moving towards sufficiency
economy - Implications for SDGs”, 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. Mr. Tsukasa Akimoto, State Minister of the Environment, Japan &
Pia Yasuko Rask, Senior Engagement & Responsibility H.E. General Surasak Karnjanarat, Minister of Natural Resources
Manager, Grundfos, said, “The UN has set 17 very ambitious and Environment, Thailand
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 ABOUT GRUNDFOS:
impact? How can we use less but gain more?” Grundfos is a global leader in advanced pump solutions
“This forum is an incredible platform for key leaders and trendsetter in water technologies. The company
and decision-makers to come together and discuss these contributes to global sustainability by pioneering
issues, and we are excited to take this opportunity to show technologies that improve quality of life for people and
how technology can make a real difference to the world care for the planet. Grundfos is also one of the world’s
in this area. Sustainability is in Grundfos’ DNA, and we will leading pump manufacturers with an annual production
continue to build our strategy on the SDGs through our of more than 16 million pump units. The company provides
portfolio of sustainable products and solutions,’’ he added. energy efficient pumps and smart pumping solutions for
Forum delegates also learnt about Grundfos’ work, various applications across diverse segments including
specifically around renewable energy. One key initiative domestic and commercial buildings, industries, water
is the Grundfos Lifelink water solutions, which aims to utilities (water and wastewater management) and pumps
strengthen the quality, reliability and sustainability of running on renewable energy. AW
drinking water supply in rural and urban communities

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