Toray Industries Inc. has announced that its subsidiary, Toray Membrane Middle East LLC (TMME), has launched operations at the Middle East Water Treatment Technical Center (MEWTEC) in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The facility, which began operations in April, is designed to provide comprehensive technology services spanning the entire water treatment process, including membrane solutions.
Strategically positioned to serve the Middle East, Africa, and neighboring regions, MEWTEC aims to address the growing demand for clean water, especially in areas experiencing rapid industrialization and population growth. The center focuses on advanced wastewater reuse and seawater desalination technologies, offering timely and locally adapted technical support to clients in the region.
The facility underscores Toray鈥檚 commitment to strengthening its presence in the Middle East by providing tailored, on-the-ground solutions. MEWTEC enables TMME to rapidly deploy technical capabilities and support customers with prompt troubleshooting, performance assessments, and optimization strategies. This initiative is central to Toray鈥檚 broader sustainability goals and aligns with the Toray Vision 2030 and the Toray Group Sustainability Vision, which emphasize global access to clean water as a critical objective.
MEWTEC is equipped with a variety of advanced capabilities to enhance the effectiveness of Toray鈥檚 water treatment offerings. Among its key features are:
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The center is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments for water quality analysis and reverse osmosis (RO) membrane evaluation. Returned membrane modules can be disassembled and examined to determine operating conditions and identify potential performance issues. These insights allow for swift diagnosis and the development of targeted solutions.
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MEWTEC includes continuous RO evaluation systems that allow for the customization of water treatment processes. These systems provide real-time insights into the long-term performance of membrane technologies under local conditions, ensuring reliability and efficiency in diverse applications.
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On-site product displays and workshop facilities offer engineers and operators direct access to Toray鈥檚 membrane technologies. These spaces serve as training grounds, helping customers understand and maximize the performance of Toray鈥檚 solutions.
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The center also functions as a collaborative platform for academia, industry, and government entities. It supports joint research initiatives and technical development projects to advance water treatment innovation across the region.
By bolstering local capabilities, Toray aims to help alleviate water scarcity and support the sustainable development of infrastructure in regions with urgent water needs. The MEWTEC launch marks a significant step in that direction.
Toray is a global leader in technology and advanced materials innovation. Since its founding in 1926, the company has driven social progress by consistently creating new value. Toray supports global development by providing a wide range of high-performance products, including fibers and textiles, resins and films, carbon fiber composite materials, and other value-added solutions. With a global network of approximately 310 subsidiaries and affiliates, Toray employs nearly 48,000 people worldwide.
