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        <title><![CDATA[Kurita to Start Operation of Local Company for Water Treatment Chemical Sales in Mexico]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (Head office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President: Hirohiko Ejiri; hereinafter “Kurita”) established KURITA WATER INDUSTRIES MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. (hereinafter “KWMX”), which is a local company engaged in the sales of water treatment chemicals in the United Mexican States (hereinafter [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Boiler Feedwater: Why Reverse Osmosis is the Smart Choice for Modern Steam Systems]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/boiler-feedwater-making-the-case-for-reverse-osmosis</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A thin layer of scale can reduce heat transfer efficiency by up to 10%, increasing fuel consumption and the produced greenhouse gas emissions. Descaling a boiler and implementing   a regular boiler treatment program   will help keep the boiler system running, but you should take it a step back, starting with the water [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Boiler Layup: Best Practices to Protect Your System]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/the-sometimes-maddening-question-of-boiler-lay-up</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Understanding the key considerations for   boiler lay-up   and the differences between wet and dry procedures helps safeguard the boiler and ensure a smooth restart. Treating lay-ups as part of a broader maintenance strategy, rather than an afterthought, can prevent costly repairs and extend system life. Before choosing a [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thank You for Helping Us Master Every Drop in 2025]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/thank-you-for-helping-us-master-every-drop-in-2025</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[As 2025 comes to a close, we want to express our sincere appreciation for your partnership. 
 
Your collaboration fuels Kurita’s commitment to Master. Every. Drop. — our promise to customers who demand the very best, to drive innovation that ensures operational excellence, and to move together toward a truly [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Increase Performance and Profitability with Proactive Plant Hygiene]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/increase-performance-and-profitability-with-proactive-plant-hygiene</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ While   clean-in-place (CIP) systems   are often overlooked or underappreciated for optimal plant operations, they save time, labor, and expenses by maintaining efficient operations without disassembly. Failed or inadequate CIP can lead to loss of heat transfer, increased energy costs, increased bacterial infections, [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Fall Back into Boiler Start-Up]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/fall-back-into-boiler-start-up</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[As you send your children back to school and Halloween decorations begin to appear in stores, your facility operators may have already begun the process of preparing   off-line boilers for the winter season  . Regardless of if they were stored dry or wet, steps need to be taken to ensure a safe start-up of off-line [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kurita America and Cyclopure to Deliver Groundbreaking PFAS Removal and Regeneration Solutions]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-america-and-cyclopure-to-deliver-groundbreaking-pfas-removal-and-regeneration-solutions</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kurita America Inc., a global leader in water treatment solutions, and Cyclopure, an innovator in advanced adsorbent technologies, today announced their expanding partnership to deliver the most advanced and sustainable solution for removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water with a completely [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Using Innovative Water Treatment to Meet Food and Beverage Sustainability Goals]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/using-innovative-water-treatment-to-meet-food-and-beverage-facilities-sustainability-goals</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Achieving sustainability while managing operational costs is a delicate balancing act for many industries. The   food and beverage (F&B) sector   faces unique challenges, such as high water consumption and product mix changes, which can complicate efforts to align costs with environmental goals. This is why a water [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Preventing Scale Formation in Reverse Osmosis Systems]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/preventing-scale-formation-in-reverse-osmosis-systems</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[  Reverse osmosis (RO) systems   function similarly to   boilers   and   cooling towers   by increasing the concentration of dissolved salts in the feedwater. As pure water permeates through the RO membrane, salts are retained, resulting in a concentrated stream. When the solubility limits of specific salts are exceeded, [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Build America, Buy America: Resources for Understanding Compliance ]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The   Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act   was part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which authorized historic federal infrastructure spending that dedicated over $50 billion to water projects. Although BABA went into effect on May 14, 2022, only now are the first BABA projects in production as [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kurita’s Integrated Treatment System Provides Demineralized Water for Liquid Hydrogen Facility ]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A new liquid hydrogen production facility was built to meet increasing demand from fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Hydrogen is produced using steam, which requires demineralized water to protect asset integrity and product quality. The plant needed a robust   pre-treatment system     to convert the municipal water [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Regarding Security Incident at an Overseas Consolidated Subsidiary (Updated)]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/regarding-security-incident-at-an-overseas-consolidated-subsidiary-updated</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (Head office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President: Hirohiko Ejiri; hereinafter &quot;Kurita&quot;) provides the update below on the incident that occurred at Kurita America Inc. (headquarters: Minnesota, United States; hereinafter &quot;KAI&quot;), a consolidated subsidiary in North America, during [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kurita America Announces Todd Emslander as Successor to Retiring CEO Greg Becker]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-america-announces-todd-emslander-as-successor-to-retiring-ceo-greg-becker</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, a leading global provider of industrial water treatment and process technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Emslander as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 1, 2025. This announcement aligns with the planned retirement of his predecessor, [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Hospital Achieves Annual 350% Return with Kurita’s Cetamine® for Chilled Loop Systems]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/hospital-achieves-annual-350-return-with-kuritas-cetamine-for-chilled-loop-systems</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A   large hospital   has a campus wide seasonal chilled loop with approximately 75,000 gallons total volume. It was being treated using a traditional silica and azole-based corrosion inhibitor package. Corrosion coupon rates with the traditional inhibitor program were considered excellent for both mild steel and copper, [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kurita America Launches DReeM BL Plus]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-america-launches-dreem-bl-plus</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading global providers of industrial water treatment solutions, today announced the introduction of DReeM BL Plus. As a blend of the award-winning   DReeM Polymer™  , DReeM™ BL Plus has the same unique polymer chemistry to maximize heat transfer and, should it be [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kurita America Earns ISN RAVS ESG Plus Status]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-america-receives-isn-ravs-esg-plus-designation</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, a leading global provider of industrial water treatment solutions, announced it has been awarded the prestigious   ISN RAVS ESG Plus®   designation for excellence in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.  
 
Awarded by ISN, a global leader in contractor and [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[The Power of Cloning RO Membrane Performance]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/the-power-of-cloning-ro-membrane-performance</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[It has become a standard industrial practice in medium and large-scale water treatment systems to operate multiple skids of   reverse osmosis (RO) membranes  . However, a persistent challenge confronts system operators: the potential for fouling or scaling issues. 
 
Interrupting the entire operation to address RO [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Insulation Manufacturer Uses Monochloramine to Fight High Bacteria Counts in Process Water]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/insulation-manufacturer-uses-monochloramine-to-fight-high-bacteria-counts-in-process-water</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[  Featured on   Water Technology    

  
A global manufacturing company producing fiberglass insulation was constantly   reusing their water  . Creating fiberglass is a process involving small glass particles heated to their melting point before passing through a spinner, which creates the fibers of glass. After this [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kurita Announces Merger with Avista Technologies, Inc.]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-announces-merger-with-avista-technologies-inc</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, a leading global provider of water treatment solutions, announced its pending merger with sister company, Avista Technologies, Inc. (Avista). This merger will officially take effect on April 1, 2025. Avista, headquartered in San Marcos, California, specializes in membrane [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Municipality Refurbishes Simul-Wash™ Filter System for Another 30 Years of Service]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/municipality-refurbishes-simul-wash-filter-system-for-another-30-years-of-service</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/municipality-refurbishes-simul-wash-filter-system-for-another-30-years-of-service</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ The City of LaSalle, Illinois, has worked with Tonka Water, a Kurita brand, since their filters were installed in 1992. After nearly 30 years of service, the city was assessing how to ensure a similar duration of additional life. In lieu of a full replacement, they decided to refurbish the existing filter equipment. [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Food Facility Saves $100,000 Annually with Kurita's Kurifloc]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/food-facility-saves-100000-annually-with-kuritas-kurifloc</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A large   food and beverage facility   in the United States was facing increased costs from hauling away a full dumpster of sludge every week. The facility’s   wastewater   came from their production process, and the organic materials needed to be separated before being discharged back to the city. The costs for these [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Regarding Security Incident at Kurita America Incorporated ]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/regarding-security-incident-at-an-overseas-consolidated-subsidiary</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kurita America Inc. (headquarters: Minnesota, United States (“KAI”)), a consolidated subsidiary in North America of Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo) found evidence of unauthorized access of certain of its servers. We deeply apologize to our customers and business partners for any concern [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Electronics Company Saves $60,000 Annually with Kurita’s Cetamine® for Closed Loops]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/electronics-company-saves-60000-annually-with-kuritas-cetamine-e-series-for-closed-loops</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ An   electronics   company in the United States was facing high aluminum corrosion rates and treatment costs in their process   cooling water   systems due to the previous water treatment program. The previous program resulted in high conductivity and high pH, which no longer met the specifications of 50 microsiemens [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kurita America Launches Kurita Dropwise Condensation Technology in North America]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-america-launches-kurita-dropwise-condensation-technology-in-north-america</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As featured in   H2O Global News  . 
 
 
  Kurita America  , part of the leading global provider of industrial water treatment solutions the Kurita Group, today announced the introduction of   Kurita Dropwise Condensation Technology   in the North American marketplace. Originally developed by parent company, Kurita [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Increasing Heat Transfer Efficiency While Meeting Sustainability Goals: Dropwise Technology]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/increasing-heat-transfer-efficiency-while-meeting-sustainability-goals-dropwise-technology</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Inefficient heat transfer causes unnecessary energy use, fuel consumption, and release of CO2 emissions. According to the   United States Department of Energy ,  an estimated 60% of steam in the United States is used inefficiently. Businesses need to meet their   corporate social responsibility (CSR)   and [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[A Shared Value Approach:  Businesses and Their Communities Benefit]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/a-shared-value-approach-businesses-and-their-communities-benefit</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[According to the   Nature Conservancy ,  corporations use approximately 65% of a community&#39;s water resource. Water enables them to grow and produce a myriad of products we use for everyday life. In some communities, this can create both a political and economic strain. Water can be rationed or costs increase due to [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Utilizing Calcite or Limestone Contactors for Remineralization Downstream from Membrane Treatment]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/utilizing-calcite-or-limestone-contactors-for-remineralization-downstream-from-membrane-treatment</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/utilizing-calcite-or-limestone-contactors-for-remineralization-downstream-from-membrane-treatment</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[Membrane treatment for total dissolved solids (TDS), like reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF), incidentally lowers hardness and alkalinity in the process. Without further treatment, membrane permeate can be extremely corrosive to downstream environments. Remineralization, the addition of hardness and alkalinity [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kurita Underscores Shared Value as it Bets on Growth Outside Asia]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-underscores-shared-value-as-it-bets-on-growth-outside-asia</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-underscores-shared-value-as-it-bets-on-growth-outside-asia</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[  In this article, reposted with permission by Global Water Intelligence, Kurita Executive Officer Jordi Verdés discusses new business approaches to drive value creation as we increase our presence outside of Asia.   
  

  New approaches to value creation lie at the heart of the Japanese company’s drive to [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[The Importance of Cooling Tower Cleaning for Performance and Reliability]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/the-importance-of-keeping-your-cooling-towers-clean</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Published September 2021, revised July 2024  
 
Dirty and fouled cooling tower water often plagues maintenance teams that manage industrial cooling tower operation. A dirty cooling tower can have a detrimental effect on the overall health of the plant’s water infrastructure, leading to lower efficiencies and increased [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sustainable Membrane Treatment Solutions for Optimal System Performance]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/sustainable-membrane-treatment-solutions-for-optimal-system-performance</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Across the globe, there has been a decrease in water quality, whether it be through water scarcity or water abundance and local regulations. Water must meet a certain quality before being used in many processes and utility water. Purifying water and meeting quality before a process usually involves some sort of [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kurita America and Solugen to Develop New Carbon-Negative Products for Industrial Water Treatment]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-america-and-solugen-to-develop-new-carbon-negative-products-for-industrial-water-treatment</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As featured on    Water Online   
 
Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, a leading global provider of industrial water treatment solutions, today announced a collaboration with Solugen, a bio-based chemical manufacturer, to develop a suite of new carbon-negative water treatment products. These innovative solutions [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Biofuels Plant Sees Return on Investment After 100 Days with pHytOUT® Deposit Control Technology]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/biofuels-plant-sees-return-on-investment-after-100-days-with-phytout-deposit-control-technology</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A United States Midwest  dry grind fuel ethanol plant  requested Kurita America to assist and implement production efficiency improvements within their plant. After an in-depth performance evaluation, the   Kurita America Process Technologies   team identified a number of opportunities to improve efficiencies and output [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[From Community to Industry: Solving Issues Related to Water]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[While industrial water only accounts for 20 percent of total water consumed, it can affect local communities and the environment.   Industrial facilities   need to be aware of their impact while being conscientious of what they can do to minimize consumption. To solve issues related to water, there needs to be an [...]]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Hospital Reduces Corrosion Rates by 62% with Kurita’s Low Phosphorous Tower NG for Cooling Water]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/hospital-reduces-corrosion-rates-by-62-with-kuritas-low-phosphorous-tower-ng-for-cooling-water</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/hospital-reduces-corrosion-rates-by-62-with-kuritas-low-phosphorous-tower-ng-for-cooling-water</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ A   large hospital   in the United States was using traditional   cooling water treatment   technologies, supplied by another water treatment provider, to control deposits and corrosion in their systems. The local water contains ions that create both corrosive and scaling conditions. Moreover,   discharge limitations for [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Addressing PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water: Navigating the New Federal Drinking Water Rule]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/addressing-pfas-contamination-in-drinking-water-navigating-the-new-federal-drinking-water-rule</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/addressing-pfas-contamination-in-drinking-water-navigating-the-new-federal-drinking-water-rule</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[Due to their widespread presence in the environment and potential health risks,   per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)   have emerged as a significant topic of concern in recent years. As regulatory agencies work to tighten controls, the introduction of a new federal maximum contaminant level (MCL) for PFAS in [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kurita Announces Amalgamation of Canadian Entities]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[  Kurita America  , part of the  Kurita Group , a leading global provider of industrial water treatment solutions, today announced the amalgamation of  Keytech Water Management Company  (KTWM) with   Kurita Canada Inc.     (KCI). The integrated entity will be known as Kurita Canada Inc., headquartered in Kitchener, [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Meat Rendering Facility Enhances Tallow Recovery Process and Increases Revenue with Kurita’s Program]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/meat-rendering-facility-enhances-tallow-recovery-process-and-increases-revenue-with-kuritas-program</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/meat-rendering-facility-enhances-tallow-recovery-process-and-increases-revenue-with-kuritas-program</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[  As featured in    Water Technology   
 
A   meat processing facility   in the Midwest had over seven percent fat in their stick water sent back to the   dissolved air flotation (DAF) systems  . Stick water is the heavy liquid phase should be free and clear of any tallow or suspended solids. Separator inefficiencies [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Hospital Reduces 290,000 Pounds of CO2 Emissions Per Year with EnergyOUT™]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/hospital-reduces-290000-pounds-of-co2-emissions-per-year-with-energyout</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/hospital-reduces-290000-pounds-of-co2-emissions-per-year-with-energyout</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ A Central Florida   hospital   was expanding their new central energy plant while phasing out an older steam plant. The hospital also has been experiencing significant condensate loss, and many of the heat exchangers were experiencing higher corrosion rates. The condensate loss also caused issues of controlling the pH [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Advancing Membrane Diagnostics Through Chromatic Elemental Imaging]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/advancing-membrane-diagnostics-through-chromatic-elemental-imaging-cei</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/advancing-membrane-diagnostics-through-chromatic-elemental-imaging-cei</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[Traditional membrane foulant troubleshooting methods face significant limitations, including reliance on morphology analysis with limited insights into element composition and distribution. They often struggle to accurately identify elements and lack information on the spatial distribution of foulants, hindering the [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Seiko Epson Reduces Water Usage by 10 Million Gallons per Year with Kurita's Reuse Plan]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/seiko-epson-reduces-water-usage-by-10-million-gallons-per-year-with-kuritas-reuse-plan</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/seiko-epson-reduces-water-usage-by-10-million-gallons-per-year-with-kuritas-reuse-plan</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ Seiko Epson in Japan produces and sells printers and related products, and as part of its management philosophy to be “an indispensable company,” the facility is working to solve social issues through its business activities. At each business site, the company was working to reduce its environmental impact. 

 Seiko [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Washing Machine Manufacturer Saves $130,000 Annually with Kurita’s DReeM Polymer™ for Boilers]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/washing-machine-manufacturer-saves-130000-annually-with-kuritas-dreem-polymer-for-boilers</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/washing-machine-manufacturer-saves-130000-annually-with-kuritas-dreem-polymer-for-boilers</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[A washing machine manufacturer had accumulated a large amount of scale on their boilers, which was affecting their fuel consumption, overall costs, and steam efficiency, resulting in frequent boiler shutdowns. The manufacturer had two 600 horsepower firetube boilers that produced approximately 289 million pounds per year [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kurita America’s EZ Feed System Improves Tire Manufacturing Plant Safety and Chemical Control]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-americas-ez-feed-system-improves-tire-manufacturing-plant-safety-and-chemical-control</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-americas-ez-feed-system-improves-tire-manufacturing-plant-safety-and-chemical-control</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[A tire manufacturer in the southern United States was facing issues in their eight water baths that are used to cool the rubber after it has been extruded. The water chemistry in the baths must be maintained within the machine and equipment standards (MES), so that the finished rubber maintains its strength. Historically, [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Membrane System Design: Reverse Osmosis]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/membrane-system-design-reverse-osmosis</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/membrane-system-design-reverse-osmosis</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[   Reverse osmosis (RO) systems   can seem intimidating. However, this technology has been around for decades and is used globally in all types of   industries  . Understanding the basics of how RO membranes work, and the mechanisms of the RO process are the first steps to system optimization. 

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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Meat Processing Plant Saves $35,000 Annually with Kurita’s Cetamine® E Series for Cooling Water]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/meat-processing-plant-saves-35000-annually-with-kuritas-cetamine-e-series-for-cooling-water</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/meat-processing-plant-saves-35000-annually-with-kuritas-cetamine-e-series-for-cooling-water</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ A meat processing plant in Texas was using traditional   cooling water treatment   technology to control deposits and corrosion in their critical evaporative condenser system. After years of poor control of the existing water treatment program, the plant personnel observed scale formation. Calcium carbonate had [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Cooling System Lay-Up]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/cooling-system-lay-up</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Make your startup easier with a proper layup. Protecting your system during the winter season with the right layup program will significantly reduce the amount of chip scale that will loosen up in the spring, prevent corrosion and iron-throw, and greatly extend the life of your equipment. 

 Kurita America offers four [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Strengthening Kurita’s Water Treatment Business in the North American Semiconductor Market ]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/strengthening-kuritas-water-treatment-business-in-the-north-american-semiconductor-market</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/strengthening-kuritas-water-treatment-business-in-the-north-american-semiconductor-market</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ Ever wondered what washing machines, healthcare equipment, smartphones, computers, and cars have in common? They all rely on the use of semiconductors, the powerful brains behind a variety of modern technology applications. However, a lot goes into making such semiconductors – from raw materials to ultrapure water – [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kurita’s Cetamine Success at Renewable Energy StartUp]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kuritas-cetamine-success-at-renewable-energy-startup</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kuritas-cetamine-success-at-renewable-energy-startup</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ A   biofuels plant   in the midwestern United States was starting up with a traditional, 120 million gallons per year (MGY) design for a new plant. Kurita bid on the start-up plant, proposing   Cetamine®   in conjunction with a caustic alkalinity booster. The plant was pre-qualified for Cetamine use. 

 Cetamine is [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Holistic Approaches for Your Contaminant of Concern Using Pre-Treatment]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/holistic-approaches-for-your-contaminant-of-concern-using-pre-treatment</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/holistic-approaches-for-your-contaminant-of-concern-using-pre-treatment</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[  As featured in    Pumps & Systems   
 
Emerging contaminants, such as PFAS, are driving new treatment systems where they were previously not necessary. While it is tempting to address the need with a single treatment process, the composition of water is more than its concentration of regulated contaminants. The [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Adhesive Manufacturer Saves $50,000 per Year with Kurita’s DReeM Polymer for Boilers]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/adhesive-manufacturer-saves-50000-per-year-with-kuritas-dreem-polymer-for-boilers</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/adhesive-manufacturer-saves-50000-per-year-with-kuritas-dreem-polymer-for-boilers</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ An adhesives manufacturer, a Kurita customer of over 10 years, utilizes three water tube boilers for its steam supply and produces 85,000 pounds an hour of steam. The make-up water for steam generation is prepared using a   reverse osmosis (RO)   system followed by sodium zeolite softening. Since the city’s makeup [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Reducing the Growth of Legionella Bacteria in Distributed Water Systems]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/reducing-the-growth-of-legionella-bacteria-in-distributed-water-systems</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/reducing-the-growth-of-legionella-bacteria-in-distributed-water-systems</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ Nearly 50 years ago, the first identified cases of Legionnaires’ disease were confirmed during a   convention of the American Legion in Philadelphia, Pennsylvani  a. Since 1976, the study of how  Legionella  bacteria live, interact, and multiply in building water distribution systems continues to provide valuable [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Distillery Saves over 500,000 Proof Gallons per Year with Kurita’s ProClean 815]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/distillery-saves-over-500000-proof-gallons-per-year-with-kurita-americas-proclean-815</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/distillery-saves-over-500000-proof-gallons-per-year-with-kurita-americas-proclean-815</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ A large distillery in Kentucky had been working with Kurita for approximately eight months and was producing about 8.7 million proof gallons of distilled spirits annually. Fouling is expected in a distillery due to high mineral content of a plant’s water supply. This particular distillery was facing fouling in the [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Total Solutions Water Treatment: Laboratory Support]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/total-solutions-water-treatment-lab-support</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/total-solutions-water-treatment-lab-support</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ Across North America, industrial facilities are focused on providing products safely and efficiently. These facilities are typically using production equipment, raw materials, skilled labor, and mechanics, which employs countless employees and vendors. An integral part of this process for many industries incorporates [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Navigating Build America, Buy America (BABA) as Service Providers]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/navigating-build-america-buy-america-as-service-providers</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/navigating-build-america-buy-america-as-service-providers</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[   Article reposted with permission by the New England Water Works Association.   
 
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 The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of November 6th, 2021, includes a Build America, Buy America (BABA) clause that requires the procurement of domestic products for all federally funded infrastructure [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Microfiltration In the Pure Water and Industrial Water Sectors]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/microfiltration-in-the-pure-water-and-industrial-water-sectors</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/microfiltration-in-the-pure-water-and-industrial-water-sectors</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ As the world’s population and living standards steadily grow, so does the need for robust and effective water- and   wastewater   treatment systems to support human, agricultural, and   industrial water uses  .   Membrane separation   and   filtration technology   is state-of-the-art and is steadily replacing [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[How HMO Water Treatment Reduced Illinois Waste]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/hmo-technology-used-in-illinois-to-reduce-waste</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/hmo-technology-used-in-illinois-to-reduce-waste</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ A city in the midwestern United States needed a new groundwater treatment system to replace an aging system that relied on reverse osmosis (RO) to remove radium, a primary drinking water contaminant. This project used a design-build, collaborative delivery approach, and Tonka Water, a Kurita brand, partnered with a [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Membrane Fouling: Common Causes, Types, and Remediation]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/membrane-fouling-common-causes-types-and-remediation</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/membrane-fouling-common-causes-types-and-remediation</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ The global membrane technology market is expected to grow at a   CAGR of 6.5%   from $7.38 billion in 2022 to $11.46 billion by 2029.   Membrane technology   can help you boost quality and cut down on manufacturing costs. While they need little maintenance, they are often subject to membrane fouling. 
 
When it comes [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Membrane CIP (Clean in Place): A Complete Guide]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/membrane-cip-clean-in-place-a-complete-guide</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/membrane-cip-clean-in-place-a-complete-guide</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ Analysts expect the global market for reverse osmosis membranes to be   worth $5 billion by 2026  . Operating a membrane system can be a challenging task. Ensuring proper operation is critical to maintain the quality of the end product. 
 
As part of the operation and maintenance of any membrane system, membrane [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Avista as a Global Brand of Kurita: Our Combined Value]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/avista-as-a-global-brand-of-kurita-our-combined-value</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/avista-as-a-global-brand-of-kurita-our-combined-value</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[On May 16th, 2019, Avista™ Technologies, Inc. was acquired by Kurita Water Industries, a leading water treatment solutions provider. A lot has happened since we began our new chapter as a global brand of Kurita. Avista has evolved to meet the growing demands and requirements for quality water in the Americas, Asia, [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Considerations for Refurbishing Your Media Filter]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/considerations-for-refurbishing-your-media-filter</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/considerations-for-refurbishing-your-media-filter</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ For   media filters,   the phrase “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” often prevents necessary, routine maintenance from occurring. Due to budget constraints and competing priorities, refurbishing your filter may be the last thing on your mind, especially when it is still removing contaminants below regulatory [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Cetamine® DR: Merging Cetamine and DReeM Technologies for Exceptional Results]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/cetamine-dr-merging-cetamine-and-dreem-technologies-for-exceptional-results</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/cetamine-dr-merging-cetamine-and-dreem-technologies-for-exceptional-results</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ Cetamine DR combines two unique chemistries to create a one-drum product to better serve you, your facilities, and your boilers. Kurita’s   Cetamine   and   DReeM Polymer™   technologies work together to offer big benefits in low-pressure boiler applications by combining complete corrosion protection with deposit [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[How Kurita America is Mitigating Supply Chain Risks: Strategic and Shared Value for Customers]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/how-kurita-america-is-mitigating-supply-chain-risks-strategic-and-shared-value-for-customers</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/how-kurita-america-is-mitigating-supply-chain-risks-strategic-and-shared-value-for-customers</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ The   consumer price index (CPI )  for all commodities increased by approximately 50% between March 2020 and March 2022 (Figure 1) with the primary contributor being global supply chain disruptions due to   COVID-19  . Many companies were not getting the raw materials or finished goods needed for their specific business [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[University Removes Legionella through Kurita America's Monochloramine Solution]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/university-removes-legionella-through-kurita-americas-monochloramine-solution</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/university-removes-legionella-through-kurita-americas-monochloramine-solution</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ For the past five years, Kurita America has been partnering with a major university on the east coast of the United States for their water treatment needs. Due to   COVID-19  , the university was facing a heightened  Legionella  risk after a year and a half shutdown of the campus. Because of remote learning during the [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Film-Forming Amines: Harmonizing Industrial Water Treatment]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/film-forming-amine-resurgence-leads-to-water-treatment-harmonization</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/film-forming-amine-resurgence-leads-to-water-treatment-harmonization</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ Depending on your  boiler or heating system , a one percent reduction in fuel used to heat water could mean likely saving tens of thousands of dollars over a year of operation. As well as it would curtail hundreds of tons of CO 2  emissions from burning fossil fuels. Preserving longevity of critical industrial boiler [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[This is Only the Beginning: Two Years On]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/this-is-only-the-beginning-two-years-on</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/this-is-only-the-beginning-two-years-on</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ On April 1, 2022, Kurita America celebrates two years of uniting four legacy companies as one Kurita America with the help of   Kurita Group  , which is a leading global water treatment provider with dedicated employees, cutting-edge technologies, and proven solutions that combine chemical, mechanical, and operational [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kurita America's Bioaugmentation Program Re-Balances Wastewater System]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-americas-bioaugmentation-program-re-balances-wastewater-system</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-americas-bioaugmentation-program-re-balances-wastewater-system</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[A food processing facility in the Upper Midwest was experiencing an upset due to a breakdown in their process equipment and production changes, which allowed for a high level of   fats, oils, and grease (FOG )  to pass into their waste stream. The additional FOG that was discharged into the aeration basin was not [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[A Holistic Water Examination: Sartori Cheese's Comprehensive Assessment Results in Reduced Water and Waste Costs]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Sartori Cheese, a Wisconsin-based world-class cheese producer known for their SarVecchio® Parmesan and BellaVitano® cheeses, collaborated with Kurita to take a proactive approach to review Sartori’s water consumption, production, cleaning practices, and wastewater discharge at their production facility in Antigo, [...]]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Severe drought inspired a southern California university to explore their water use and to implement aggressive sustainability goals. Treatment and reuse of cooling tower blowdown water was instrumental in their water action plan, and Kurita America has played a key role in this effort. 

 Southern California is [...]]]></description>
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        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/risk-assessment-revisions-for-distributed-building-water-a-recent-update-to-your-water-management-plans</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Updated Water Management Requirements 

 According to estimates from the   Centers for Disease Control   (CDC), over seven million Americans get sick from diseases spread through water each year. The CDC indicates that out of these millions of people, 120,000 are hospitalized, and the associated treatment costs involved [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Water Scarcity in Context: Our Role and Impact]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Water scarcity was prominent among 2021 headlines, which peaked in August when federal officials declared a first-ever water shortage in the    Colorado River Basin after Lake Mead reached record-low levels   . Terms such as water scarcity, drought, water stress, and water risk all communicate the societal impacts of [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/complying-with-the-joint-commissions-new-water-management-standards</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[   Healthcare facilities   continue to face budget and manpower reductions with increased regulations. Kurita America can help with our harmonized programs designed to reduce the time required to manage water treatment programs while enhancing system efficiency and reliability. This includes    Legionella  risk management [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A new year means new resolutions, but instead of the resolutions fizzling out after a few months, consider what steps you can make toward a more sustainable world. You and your family can apply these suitability methods to your home, and for your business, Kurita America as your water experts take state-of-the-art [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 09:10:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[When You Can’t Buy Your Biological System a Heating Blanket ]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/when-you-cant-buy-your-biological-system-a-heating-blanket</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/when-you-cant-buy-your-biological-system-a-heating-blanket</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ Cooler temperatures negatively impact biological treatment of wastewater systems. It is clear to see in the northern climates with icy roads, snow and temperatures below 32°F (0°C), but even in the Sun Belt states, lower water temperatures in the fall and winter months can contribute to poor biochemical oxygen demand [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Antioxidant Chemistries Maximize Coproduct Value ]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/antioxidant-chemistries-maximize-coproduct-value</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Kurita America’s development and application of antioxidant chemistries improve the quality of   ethanol plant   coproducts. The years of international experience coupled with local legacy to create OxiOUT, which is a stable solution of sodium metabisulfite and other proprietary antioxidants. After thorough review of [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Water is a Resource: Get Flowing on Sustainability Goals with Kurita America's Comprehensive Site Assessment]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/water-is-a-resource-get-flowing-on-sustainability-goals-with-kurita-americas-comprehensive-site-assessment</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In 2020, a   food and beverage   customer in the Upper Midwest, United States, approached Kurita America to take a proactive method to address water consumption, production, and   wastewater   discharge at a world-class campus. Kurita set forth with its Comprehensive Site Assessment (CSA), which looks holistically at [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Suspended Solids Removed by Basin Sweep]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ At an ammonia production facility located in rural Nebraska with surrounding cornfields and gravel roads through the facility, the cooling tower collected high amounts of solids and silt through the natural air scrubbing of the system. These suspended solids circulated through the cooling system and accumulate over time. [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Successful Plant Startup with FDA Approved Cetamine Boiler Technology ]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/successful-plant-startup-with-fda-approved-cetamine-boiler-technology</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/successful-plant-startup-with-fda-approved-cetamine-boiler-technology</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ A new Midwest dry-mill ethanol plant needed a complete boiler treatment program in place for the initial startup. The facility required a safe and FDA-approved product for potential contact in Distillers’ Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) used in animal feed and corn oil. Using efficient chemical feeds with minimal [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[SaltOUT: Innovative Technology for Environmental Discharge and Reuse]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/saltout-innovative-technology-for-environmental-discharge-and-reuse</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/saltout-innovative-technology-for-environmental-discharge-and-reuse</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ Kurita America’s experience with cold lime softening (CLS) has culminated in the creation of SaltOUT, an innovative enhancement chemistry that precipitates hard-to-remove ions and trace metals into a stable solid waste. SaltOUT is a next-generation solution that will expand   reuse   and   zero liquid discharge (ZLD) [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[A Sustainable Future: UN’s World Food Day and Kurita]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/a-sustainable-future-uns-world-food-day-and-kurita</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ As we approach   World Food Day   on October 16th, Kurita continues to believe in the harmony between man, nature, and technology. All three combine to recognize these United Nations’ days, which include World Food Day, World Water Day, and World Environment Day. These fall under the United Nations’ Sustainable [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Success in Zero Liquid Discharge to Guide Reuse Applications]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/success-in-zero-liquid-discharge-to-guide-reuse-applications</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/success-in-zero-liquid-discharge-to-guide-reuse-applications</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ In 2006, a groundbreaking ethanol plant began operation in the San Joaquin Valley of California. As one of the world’s most productive agricultural areas, this was a prime location; however, to address environmental challenges, the region had strict regulations on industrial discharge streams. To make this plant a [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Integrated Treatment System Removes Iron, Arsenic and Radium in Wisconsin]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/integrated-treatment-system-removes-iron-arsenic-and-radium-in-wisconsin</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/integrated-treatment-system-removes-iron-arsenic-and-radium-in-wisconsin</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ The City of Elkhorn is a long-standing customer of Kurita America, utilizing equipment at multiple water treatment plants since the late 1970s. Elkhorn’s existing water treatment plants used aeration followed by pressure filtration and ion exchange, in series, to remove iron, arsenic and radium from the groundwater [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Effective Water Management Through Reuse]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/effective-water-management-through-reuse</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/effective-water-management-through-reuse</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ Water is vital to the operations of our customers who entrust Kurita America to provide the best solutions for managing their water resources. Understanding how water integrates into the bigger picture allows us to approach your water challenges from multiple angles and develop programs that deliver the most effective [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Investigating the Effectiveness of Antibiotic Combinations Utilized in Fuel Ethanol Production]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/investigating-the-effectiveness-of-antibiotic-combinations-utilized-in-fuel-ethanol-production</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/investigating-the-effectiveness-of-antibiotic-combinations-utilized-in-fuel-ethanol-production</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ Bacterial infections during fuel ethanol fermentations can negatively impact the fermentation process and lower ethanol yields. Lactic Acid-Producing Bacteria (LAB), such as  Lactobacillus ,  Lactococcus ,  Weissella  and  Pediococcus , are a common source of contamination due to their ability to grow in the harsh [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[OptaCell™ Plus Configured for Calcite Contactor Provides Flexible Operation While Stabilizing Aggressive Water]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/optacell-plus-configured-for-calcite-contactor-provides-flexible-operation-while-stabilizing-aggressive-water</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/optacell-plus-configured-for-calcite-contactor-provides-flexible-operation-while-stabilizing-aggressive-water</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ Craven County is located in the Eastern part of North Carolina at the mouth of the Neuse River. Their new water treatment plant was to include a reverse osmosis/nanofiltration (RO/NF) membrane system; however, the small membrane pore size removes many beneficial minerals, often resulting in a corrosive water. To [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kurita’s S.sensing® CS Technology Increases Lost Product Recovery by More Than 30% for Meat Processing Plant]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kuritas-ssensing-cs-technology-increases-lost-product-recovery-by-more-than-30-for-meat-processing-plant-drives-incremental-revenue-of-400000-annually</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kuritas-ssensing-cs-technology-increases-lost-product-recovery-by-more-than-30-for-meat-processing-plant-drives-incremental-revenue-of-400000-annually</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ A large beef processing facility located in the upper Midwest, operated by a leading global meat producer, implemented Kurita America’s feed-forward, approach using     S.sensing CS technology     that significantly increased incremental revenue and production capacity. 

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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/do-your-procurement-practices-align-with-your-asset-management-and-sustainability-goals</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/do-your-procurement-practices-align-with-your-asset-management-and-sustainability-goals</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ In the recent edition of Opflow magazine, a publication by the American Water Works Association (AWWA), co-authors T.J. Stroebl (Kurita America, AWWA MAC Vice Chair) and Randy Moore (Tnemec Company, AWWA Innovation Initiative Co-Chair) discuss the nexus between asset management and sustainability practices, and how goals [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[City Benefits from Packaged Treatment System to Rejuvenate Aging Plant]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash//city-takes-advantage-of-innovative-pre-treatment-process-to-rejuvenate-aging-plant</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash//city-takes-advantage-of-innovative-pre-treatment-process-to-rejuvenate-aging-plant</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ The City of Savage, Minnesota had relied on legacy Tonka Water (now Kurita America) equipment at their No. 2 Water Treatment Plant since 1985. When it came time to replace the aging infrastructure, they wanted to keep aeration and gravity filtration, but also enhance the treatment process with detention.     Kurita [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Bacteria and Corrosion Control in Reclaim Water: Kurita America Mitigates Risk While Reducing Costs by 35%]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/bacteria-and-corrosion-control-in-reclaim-water-kurita-america-mitigates-risk-while-reducing-costs-by-35</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/bacteria-and-corrosion-control-in-reclaim-water-kurita-america-mitigates-risk-while-reducing-costs-by-35</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ At ten cents for every 1000 gallons, the use of reclaim water provided significant water cost savings for a thriving and innovative 900+ bed hospital located in Western Florida. However, it also presented a host of challenges—one of which was microbiological growth. At the time, the hospital’s previous biocide [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Minimizing White Rust in Cooling Towers]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/minimizing-white-rust-in-galvanized-cooling-systems</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Galvanized coatings for cooling tower systems (cooling towers, evaporator tube bundles, etc.) have been used in the industry since the 1950s due to their relatively low cost and long service life. The galvanizing process bonds a layer of zinc metal to steel. When properly applied and passivated, the zinc coating works as a [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/rob-herbon-recognized-as-growth-energy-member-of-the-year</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/rob-herbon-recognized-as-growth-energy-member-of-the-year</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[  Growth Energy , the nation’s largest ethanol trade association, held their 12th Annual Executive Leadership Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona last week. This conference brings together biofuels industry experts from all over the country to participate in panel discussions, networking and charity events to help promote [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Spring Cooling Tower Startup Guide]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/cooling-tower-spring-maintenance</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Time spent getting a cooling tower cleaned and prepared in the spring will result in more reliable and efficient operation throughout the summer cooling season. Towers that have been off-line during the winter months can collect dirt, debris, bacteria and other contaminants from the environment, if not laid up correctly. [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kurita Expands Presence in North America, Completes Acquisition of Keytech Water Management of Canada]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-expands-presence-in-north-america-completes-acquisition-of-keytech-water-management-of-canada</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[  Kurita Water Industries  (Kurita) (Headquarters, Tokyo, Japan), a leading global provider of water treatment solutions, today announced the completion of its acquisition of  Keytech Water Management  (“Keytech”) through its North American subsidiaries in a stock purchase deal. Keytech, which is headquartered in [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-americas-new-headquarters-featured-in-business-journal</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-americas-new-headquarters-featured-in-business-journal</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ This past December, Kurita America moved into our new 156,000 square foot headquarters in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Influenced by our parent company,  Kurita Water Industries , based in Japan, the new building incorporates an open office concept designed to inspire collaboration and interaction across all departments [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Integrated Zero Liquid Discharge Solution Leads to Higher Ethanol Production & Annual Savings of $200,000]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/izld-solution-leads-to-higher-ethanol-production-and-annual-savings-of-200k</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/izld-solution-leads-to-higher-ethanol-production-and-annual-savings-of-200k</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ A biofuels facility in the Midwest United States implemented an integrated Zero Liquid Discharge (iZLD) solution developed by Kurita America that significantly reduced water intake for ethanol production, enabling the facility to expand production while meeting plant integrity and environmental compliance needs. This [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/celebrating-world-water-day</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Every year, on March 22nd, the United Nations observes  World Water Day ; a day to celebrate water and raise awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. This year’s theme is “valuing water”, focusing on the promotion of water’s multidimensional value. This theme explores how and why [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Monochloramine System Stops Legionella Outbreak at Regional Hospital ]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/monochloramine-system-stops-legionella-outbreak-at-regional-hospital</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/monochloramine-system-stops-legionella-outbreak-at-regional-hospital</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[A regional hospital in the Western United States, with over 400 beds, suddenly experienced suspected cases of Legionnaires’ Disease among their patient population. Legionnaires’ Disease is a pneumonia caused by a species of  Legionella  bacteria. It typically spreads through mists and aerosols created by water-cooled [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Custom Plant Controls Upgrade Optimizes Aging Ethanol Facility Performance ]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/custom-plant-controls-upgrade-optimizes-aging-ethanol-facility-performance</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/custom-plant-controls-upgrade-optimizes-aging-ethanol-facility-performance</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[Multiple Midwestern ethanol facilities within the same organization were experiencing controls failure due to aging PLC and HMI equipment. Current plant control equipment was more than ten years old and had reached end of life. The outdated equipment caused plant shutdowns and a loss in production, which can cost up to [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kurita America’s Integrated Solution for the City of Wausau’s New Municipal Drinking Water Treatment Plant]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-americas-integrated-solution-for-the-city-of-wausaus-new-municipal-drinking-water-treatment-plant</link>
        <guid>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-americas-integrated-solution-for-the-city-of-wausaus-new-municipal-drinking-water-treatment-plant</guid>
        
        <description><![CDATA[ The City of Wausau, Wisconsin was exploring options to address aging infrastructure concerns at their existing drinking water treatment plant. In 2017, they hired a consulting engineer who contacted Kurita America for input on available treatment process and equipment options. The pending capital improvement project was [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kurita America Settles into New Minnesota Headquarters]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/kurita-america-settles-into-new-minnesota-headquarters</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Kurita America is proud to announce that the move into its newly constructed corporate headquarters in Brooklyn Park is complete! The new address is 6600 94th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55445 
 
Built by   Ryan Companies  , the expansive 156,000 square foot facility brings together the company’s established legacy [...]]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Optimization Considerations for Increased Ethanol Plant Efficiency]]></title>
        <link>http://www.kuritaamerica.com/the-splash/considering-an-ethanol-plant-expansion</link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Programmable Logic Controllers ( PLCs ) are industrial digital computers that were adapted to control manufacturing processes, such as assembly lines, robotic devices or any activity that requires high reliability, ease of programming and process fault diagnosis. The  first PLC system  was installed at a General Motors [...]]]></description>
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