Singapore, June 24, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - Optiqua Technologies Pte Ltd, the Singapore-based provider of state-of-the-art optical biosensor solutions for the international water industry, announced that it will establish its new Research Centre at national water agency PUB's WaterHub, a one-stop platform for technology, learning and networking.
The announcement was made in conjunction with the Singapore International Water Week 2009, a global platform for water solutions.
The new research centre will facilitate Optiqua's research and product development activities, supporting a range of product launches scheduled for the end of 2009 and 2010 including its on-line network monitoring solution EventLab, and an on-line real-time detection system for microbial contaminations.
Melchior van Wijlen, CEO of Optiqua Technologies said, "We are very pleased with our move to PUB's WaterHub. It will enable us to expand our research and product development activities substantially, while providing access to a high-profile community of water research organisations and state-of-the-art facilities."
Optiqua will move to its new research facilities in September 2009.
Mr Harry Seah, Director of PUB's Technology and Water Quality office said, "PUB and Optiqua have always enjoyed a good working relationship on our existing joint research programmes and collaborations. Optiqua's new research centre at WaterHub will not only strengthen this relationship, it will also add to the growing R&D sector in Singapore."
About Optiqua
Optiqua Technologies provides next generation optical biosensor technology for online early warning systems and the detection of organic and microbial contaminants in water. The patented 'Lab-on-Chip' technology is recognized by a range of reputable international industry partners and guarantees highly sensitive real time detection, available in multiple sensor applications. The company is based in Singapore PUB, WaterHub, and gateway to the fast growing Middle Eastern and Asian regions. Optiqua is a subsidiary of Dutch optical sensor company Optisense (www.optisense.nl). Please visit www.optiqua.com.
About PUB
PUB is a statutory board under the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources. It is the national water agency managing Singapore's water supply, water catchment and used water in an integrated way. PUB won the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named Water Agency of the year at the Global Water Awards 2006.
About PUB's tagline: Water for All: Conserve, Value, Enjoy
PUB has ensured a diversified and sustainable supply of water for Singapore with the Four National Taps (local catchment water, imported water, NEWater, desalinated water). To provide water for all, PUB calls on all Singaporeans to play our part to conserve water, keep our water catchments and waterways clean and build a relationship with water so we can enjoy our water resources. We can have enough water for all uses - for industry, for living, for life.
For further information please contact:
Mr Melchior van Wijlen,
CEO Optiqua Technologies Pte Ltd,
Email: melchior.van.wijlen@optiqua.com
June 24, 2009
From the Japan Corporate News Network
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