Water Cycle Newsletter-May 2015

The Water Cycle

May 2015

Rare Opportunity to Connect With German Water-Tech Firms

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During the week of May 18, a delegation representing seven German water-tech firms will visit Minnesota. Activities that week will include a seminar on Tuesday, 

May 19, on advanced technologies and best practices in Germany. 

The following firms are confirmed:

Antech-Gütling Wassertechnologie GmbH  www.antech-guetling.de/en

Festo AG & Co. KG www.festo.com/cms/en_corp/index.htm      

ITandFactory GmbH www.cadison.com/en/         

Mts Perforator GmbH microtunnelling systems www.mts-p.de/   

Saertex multiCom GmbH  www.saertex-multicom.de/index.php?lang=en

Umwelt-Geräte-Technik GmbH www.ugt-online.de/en

Kisters AG http://www.kisters.eu/

Individual appointments: These firms are open to U.S.   partnerships. Contact Corinna Jess of the German American Chamber to learn more or request an appointment.

Minnesota's Water Sector Survey: Be Counted

The state is analyzing the economic impact of Minnesota's water sector. As part of the work, officials are conducting a short survey (five to 10 minutes) to understand trends in water-related employment and barriers to industry growth.

Your participation will allow the state to better understand and articulate the importance of the sector to the Minnesota economy. Survey results will be reported only in aggregated form. No individual, company-specific information will be published or released.

To participate in the survey, go here or paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2126464/WaterSurvey .

Become a Survey Partner
Know of a distribution list with water-related organizations? Think there should be others in the industry taking this survey? Contact Weston.Merrick@state.mn.us or forward the link to potential participants.

Upcoming Events

Riding the Wave of Water Innovation

Water scarcity and uncertainty poses growing risks for businesses and communities. A new era of creativity and technological advances is needed to ensure a sustainable water supply for every community. An upcoming forum at Faegre Baker Daniels in downtown Minneapolis will feature national and regional leaders discussing the opportunity for innovation to alleviate some of our nation's pressing water challenges. It's fitting that Minnesota, headwaters of the Mississippi River and home to a thriving water innovation cluster, will host this water innovation forum during Infrastructure Week 2015. Events across the country during Infrastructure Week will bring together stakeholders who will highlight the need to invest in and modernize America's infrastructure.

This event takes place Friday, May 15, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. and is open to the public. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

The forum is hosted by Dow Water and Process Solutions and Value of Water Coalition

Next Water Summit: Hold the Date

Last year’s first Water Technology Business Summit at Ecolab attracted 150 people. Mark your calendar for the second annual event on Sept. 11, 2015. This year’s event will be on the University of Minnesota campus, More to follow.

Frontiers in Water Technology

On Monday, May 18, the University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment will sponsor this great full-day event exploring the latest on research challenges in water technology and the university’s role in advancing the frontiers. In addition to scholars from the university and neighboring states, the event will feature high-level speakers from Dow, Ecolab and Pentair. Go here for more details and to register. The event is free, but pre-registration required.

WATEC Israel

Israel is a world leader in water reuse, water desalination and water conservation. Explore the Israel market and meet potential Israeli partners at WATEC Israel in Tel Aviv on Oct. 13-15.  For information about a possible delegation, contact Harlan Jacobs of the local chapter of the American Israel Chamber.