The first Trunz Water Day informed about sustainable, solar-powered solutions for drinking water supply

More than 50 representatives from NGO’s, Foundations, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and Embassies of different nations participated in the first Trunz Water Day on the 22nd September 2010 in Steinach/Switzerland. The event took place in the new Trunz Technology Center in Steinach.

Ralph Hangartner, CEO is very happy about the huge interest in the innovative products. “The Trunz Water Day is a perfect platform for networking. On one side, to connect experts in drinking water supply in developing countries and people from countries with water deficiency - on the other side to present our concepts and products.” Ralph Hangartner points out that Trunz Water Systems not only supplies innovative products. “Our business includes more than the production and installation of equipment. In order to operate in a sustainable way, we involve all stakeholders and deliver only if we can rely on well established and experienced local partners. By following this business policy we make sure that enough attention is paid to the maintenance of the water treatment systems and to the education of the local population.”

The participation of representatives from different countries all over the world and the active exchange of experience shows the big demand for drinking water supply in developing countries.

In the morning, two real and implemented case studies illustrated the work and the approach of Trunz Water Systems by photo documentation. After lunch the guests were introduced to the solutions of Trunz Water Systems in three stages by live demonstrations and presentations. Lars Willi, Area Sales Manager, elucidated the Water Shop Concept – water is being sold at an affordable price to finance the purchase and maintenance of the units – as well as the SOS-Water-Supply-Concept for application in disaster relief. In the “Techno-Park” which also belongs to the facilities of the Trunz Technology Center Ralph Hangartner showed a typical, decentralised, independent and solar-powered water treatment system for areas with no infrastructure. Such a unit includes solar panels, a power center, the water treatment plant and also the storage and distribution of the purified water. Peter Wochele, Director Technical Department, presented at the third station of the circuit the Trunz Water Trailer: a mobile, on a trailer mounted and solar-powered water system – an independent unit for disaster relief and military application.

Finally, the guests had the chance to discuss different ideas, opinions and challenges in the implementation of development projects within a panel discussion.

About Trunz Water Systems
The Swiss based company Trunz Water Systems developed, manufactures and distributes sustainable and cost
effective solutions for water purification and desalination as well as solar power centres. The innovative company
offers sustainable solutions for the decentralised potable water and electricity supply in remote areas. The units are exceptionally energy efficient, independent, compact and environmentally friendly.

Up to now, over 400 Trunz Water Systems are already operating in more than 30 countries all over the world. All of the water treatment systems need low maintenance and are easy to install. The capacity depends on the raw water quality and ranges from 7’000 to 50’000 litres a day.

Trunz’ innovative and environmentally friendly technology produces clean drinking water from polluted water and salt water with solar and/or wind energy. An ultrafiltration membrane or a reverse osmosis system (for sea or brackish water) removes all virus and bacteria (and salts) without requiring toxic chemical treatment.

Trunz Water Systems AG
Technologie Center
Andrea Trunz / Marketing
Ahornstrasse 1
CH- 9323 Steinach

Phone: +41 71 447 85 44
E-Mail: a.trunz@trunz.ch

www.trunzwatersystems.com

This release was published on openPR.