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[news 2011-2012]
Queen’s University-developed breakthrough E. coli monitoring technology showcased by global water sensor company
ENDETEC to exhibit state-of-the-art system at American Water Works Association international conference
May 31, 2011
For immediate release
KINGSTON, ON -- A state-of-the-art system developed at Queen’s University for rapid detection of microbes such as E. coli in water is being highlighted at the American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference and Exposition June 12-16 in Washington, D.C.
The technologies are being showcased by ENDETEC, the global sensor platform of Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies. ENDETEC’s mission is to ensure water quality by providing continuous in-pipe monitoring of chemical pollutants and early warning detection of microbiological contamination.
ENDETEC will exhibit two breakthrough technologies: Its KAPTA™ line of multi-parameter water sensor probe; and its state-of-the-art TECTA™ B16 rapid microbial detection instrument for E. coli and Total Coliform bacteria, including its “All-In-One” TECTA™ CCA test cartridge, the most rapid detection method available on the market.
Based on a novel fibre optic sensory technology developed by Dr. Stephen Brown and a team of scientists at Queen’s University, and industry researchers, the detection system was licensed to ENDETEC (formerly Pathogen Detection Systems, Inc.) by PARTEQ Innovations, the technology transfer of Queen’s University. The patented ‘early warning’ system provides water system managers with laboratory-grade testing for E. coli and other coliform bacteria, faster, more reliably and more efficiently than ever before.
ENDETEC will exhibit their products at booth #2264 and present the TECTA™ B16 rapid microbial detection instrument in the New Product Technology Showcase.
Contact:
John Molloy
President & CEO
PARTEQ Innovations
P: 613. 533. 2342
E: jmolloy@parteqinnovations.com
Shana Douglas, Marketing Coordinator
ENDETEC - Global Sensor Platform
Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies
shana.douglas@veoliawater.com
About PARTEQ Innovations:
PARTEQ Innovations is the not-for-profit technology transfer office founded by Queen’s University, and is a partner in the Rideau Commercialization Network. PARTEQ works with institutional researchers and the business and venture capital communities to bring early stage technologies to market. Since 1987 PARTEQ has been instrumental in the establishment of more than 40 companies developing a variety of products, from potential drugs for Alzheimer’s, cancer and heart disease to automated bacteria detection for water systems, solar-powered appliances, and advanced materials used in the plastics, automotive, aerospace and household appliance industries.
www.parteqinnovations.com
About ENDETEC:
ENDETEC is the global sensor platform of Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies (VWS), dedicated to delivering sustainable ‘Safe Water Integrity’ with an innovative portfolio of technologies.
About VEOLIA:
Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies (VWS), subsidiary of Veolia Water, is a leading design & build company and a specialized provider of technological solutions in water treatment. With over 9,658 employees in 57 countries, Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies recorded revenue of €2.15 billion Euros in 2010.
Veolia Water, the water division of Veolia Environnement, is the world leader in water and wastewater services. Specialized in outsourcing services for municipal authorities, as well as industrial and service companies, it is also one of the world's major designers of technological solutions and constructor of facilities needed in water and wastewater services. With 96,260 employees in 67 countries, Veolia Water provides water service to 100 million people and wastewater service to 71 million. Its 2010 revenue amounted to €12.1 billion.
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