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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Fibracast Appoints Former Magna COO Tom Skudutis as Chief Operating Officer
HAMILTON, Ontario, July 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fibracast Ltd. ("Fibracast" or the "Company"), a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative membrane technologies for advanced water and wastewater treatment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tommy (Tom) J. Skudutis as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Skudutis brings more than 30 distinguished years of global manufacturing and operational leadership experience, having most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of Magna International Inc. — one of the world's largest and innovative automotive suppliers. In that role, he led operations across more than 330 manufacturing facilities worldwide and played a key role in driving industry leading quality, product innovation, new product launches, lean manufacturing practices, and global supply chain excellence. "Tom's operational excellence depth, global perspective, and leadership track record are exactly what Fibracast needs as we scale up our efforts to deliver next-generation membrane solutions to a world facing urgent water reuse and treatment challenges," said Steve Watzeck, Chief Executive Officer of Fibracast. "We are thrilled to welcome him to our executive team." As the world confronts rising demand for clean water, stricter environmental regulations, and increased climate-related water stress, Fibracast's advanced membrane technologies are uniquely positioned to support municipalities and industries seeking efficient, sustainable treatment solutions. The Company's patented hybrid membrane platform delivers superior performance with lower footprint, energy and maintenance requirements — critical for long-term infrastructure resilience. Mr. Skudutis' appointment signals Fibracast's commitment to continuous innovation and operational excellence as it expands into new markets and builds strategic partnerships worldwide. His proven ability to lead complex global operations and implement scalable, high-quality manufacturing systems will play a central role in accelerating Fibracast's growth and impact. About Fibracast Fibracast Ltd. is a Canadian clean tech company based in Hamilton, Ontario. The Company is renowned for developing and manufacturing advanced next-generation membrane technology for water treatment and reuse. This technology efficiently treats water and wastewater to meet the strictest regulatory standards and enables water sustainability. Manufacturing is conducted in Canada, with products sold internationally to municipal, industrial, institutional, and commercial clients. For more information on Fibracast, see View source version on Contacts Michelle 905 218 6669, ext. 153 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
National Post
2 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Fibracast Appoints Former Magna COO Tom Skudutis as Chief Operating Officer
Article content HAMILTON, Ontario — Fibracast Ltd. ('Fibracast' or the 'Company'), a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative membrane technologies for advanced water and wastewater treatment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tommy (Tom) J. Skudutis as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Article content Mr. Skudutis brings more than 30 distinguished years of global manufacturing and operational leadership experience, having most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of Magna International Inc. — one of the world's largest and innovative automotive suppliers. In that role, he led operations across more than 330 manufacturing facilities worldwide and played a key role in driving industry leading quality, product innovation, new product launches, lean manufacturing practices, and global supply chain excellence. Article content 'Tom's operational excellence depth, global perspective, and leadership track record are exactly what Fibracast needs as we scale up our efforts to deliver next-generation membrane solutions to a world facing urgent water reuse and treatment challenges,' said Steve Watzeck, Chief Executive Officer of Fibracast. 'We are thrilled to welcome him to our executive team.' Article content As the world confronts rising demand for clean water, stricter environmental regulations, and increased climate-related water stress, Fibracast's advanced membrane technologies are uniquely positioned to support municipalities and industries seeking efficient, sustainable treatment solutions. The Company's patented hybrid membrane platform delivers superior performance with lower footprint, energy and maintenance requirements — critical for long-term infrastructure resilience. Article content Mr. Skudutis' appointment signals Fibracast's commitment to continuous innovation and operational excellence as it expands into new markets and builds strategic partnerships worldwide. His proven ability to lead complex global operations and implement scalable, high-quality manufacturing systems will play a central role in accelerating Fibracast's growth and impact. Article content Fibracast Ltd. is a Canadian clean tech company based in Hamilton, Ontario. The Company is renowned for developing and manufacturing advanced next-generation membrane technology for water treatment and reuse. This technology efficiently treats water and wastewater to meet the strictest regulatory standards and enables water sustainability. Manufacturing is conducted in Canada, with products sold internationally to municipal, industrial, institutional, and commercial clients. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Forward Water Technologies Corp. Announces Preliminary Technology Evaluation Contract
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 23, 2025 / Forward Water Technologies Corp. ('FWTC' or the 'Company') (TSXV:FWTC) is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a contract dated June 26th, 2025 for a technology evaluation project with a Fortune 500 Europe company having global operations. The project will assess of the effectiveness of FWTC's iFO water treatment technology for treating wastewater from product manufacturing. The client is dedicated to the continuous improvement of the sustainability profiles of all their global operations. As part of that initiative, they have been striving to maximize the efficiency of their water use and reuse systems. Enlisting FWTC as a potential technology supplier, the client and FWTC will collaborate to demonstrate how FWTC's iFO treatment process can aid in furthering the best possible water re-use capabilities. FWTC will intake source-water from the client's current operations at its engineering facility in Sarnia ON and treat that water for maximum recovery. C. Howie Honeyman, CEO of FWTC says, 'our expectation is we will recover over 90% of the process water as clean water suitable for re-use. Importantly, due the nature of the in-coming process water which is not suited to other membrane treatments such as reverse osmosis, this effort will illustrate the positive impact FWTC's iFO system can have on large scale industrial processes.' About Forward Water Technologies Corp. Forward Water Technologies Corp. is a publicly traded Canadian company dedicated to saving the earth's water supply using its patented Forward Osmosis technology. The Company was founded by GreenCentre Canada, a leading technology innovation centre supported by the government of Canada. The Company's technology allows for the reduction of challenging waste streams simultaneously returning fresh water for re-use or surface release. The Company's mandate is to focus on the large-scale implementation of its technology in multiple sectors, including industrial wastewater, oil and gas, mining, agriculture and ultimately municipal water supply and re-use market sectors. In addition, the Company has initiated early-stage R&D for the treatment of food and beverage process streams. For more information, please visit For more information or interview requests, please contact: C. Howie Honeyman - Chief Executive Officer [email protected] 1-519-333-5888 Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. Caution Concerning Forward Looking Information This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, 'forward-looking statements') within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Any statements that are contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as 'may', 'should', 'anticipate', 'will', 'estimates', 'believes', 'intends' 'expects' and similar expressions which are intended to identify forward-looking statements. FWTC cautions that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, assumptions and expectations, many of which are beyond the control of FWTC, including those described in FWTC's disclosure documents available on SEDAR+ at The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of FWTC. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and FWTC does not undertake to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by securities law. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction. SOURCE: Forward Water Technologies Inc. press release
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Jacobs Reinforces Historic Water Operations and Maintenance Presence in Western US
Supports continued delivery of resilient infrastructure and reliable water and wastewater service DALLAS, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) has secured multiple contract wins and renewals for operations and maintenance (O&M) services, reinforcing its roots in the Northwest U.S. and growth in the wider water and wastewater utility O&M industry in the Western U.S. Jacobs was recently awarded new water and wastewater O&M contracts with Soquel Creek Water District, West Basin Water District and Lincoln-Sewer Management District 1 Wastewater Authority in California. Jacobs also renewed existing O&M contracts in Hood River, Oregon; Walla Walla, Washington; Twin Falls, Idaho; Cutter and Rio Rancho in New Mexico; and Red Bluff and Crescent City in California, which together span more than 144 years of collaboration. 'At Jacobs, we do not take for granted the importance of delivering an essential service like fresh drinking water, as well as protecting our sensitive environment through the collection and advanced treatment of wastewater,' said Executive Vice President Greg Fischer. 'Jacobs is uniquely positioned to provide O&M services that are directly supported by world-leading water engineering experience. This not only assures delivery of these crucial services but also extracts the maximum capacity from the utility's existing asset-base.' Forty-five years ago, Jacobs' O&M business originated in Oregon. Today, Jacobs is among the largest O&M solutions providers in the North American water market. Jacobs is responsible for a portfolio of more than 300 facilities, providing a range of services, including O&M of water and wastewater utilities, advanced water treatment facilities, public works, community development and facilities management. 'As utilities in the West are being challenged with climate change, tightening regulations and workforce shortages, we're utilizing our Digital OneWater suite of solutions like Intelligent O&M, Aqua DNA and Dragonfly to optimize operations, provide data-driven results for clients and enhance the lives of the communities we serve,' said Fischer. At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of almost 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we're creating a more connected and sustainable world. See how at and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook. Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not directly relate to any historical or current fact. When used herein, words such as 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'believes,' 'seeks,' 'estimates,' 'plans,' 'intends,' 'future,' 'will,' 'would,' 'could,' 'can,' 'may,' and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management's current estimates and expectations, as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, uncertainties as to, the timing of the award of projects and funding and potential changes to the amounts provided for under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other legislation and executive orders related to governmental spending, including any directive to federal agencies to reduce federal spending or the size of the federal workforce, and changes in U.S. or foreign tax laws, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances, including the impact of, and changes to tariffs and retaliatory tariffs or trade policies, that may adversely impact our future financial positions or results of operations, as well as general economic conditions, including inflation and the actions taken by monetary authorities in response to inflation, changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, changes in capital markets, the possibility of a recession or economic downturn, and increased uncertainty and risks, including policy risks and potential civil unrest, relating to the outcome of elections across our key markets and elevated geopolitical tension and conflicts, among others. For a description of these and additional factors that may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements, see our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results, except as required by applicable law. For press/media inquiries: [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Jacobs
Mail & Guardian
5 days ago
- Health
- Mail & Guardian
Traces of ARVs in drinking water ‘harmless' but can affect health over time
Wastewater treatment processes cannot remove the bioactive compounds, underlining the need for technological advancements. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy The presence of Last week, the Mail & Guardian Current wastewater treatment processes are inadequate for removing these bioactive compounds, underlining the need for technological advancements, the authors said. The drugs most frequently detected were Aquatic ecosystems and wastewater management systems were affected. Freshwater snails exposed to ARVs exhibited altered embryonic development, while bacteriophages — viruses critical to controlling bacteria in wastewater treatment — were significantly affected. Such disruptions could lead to bacterial blooms and reduced water quality, the authors said. 'The consumption of any type of exogenous drug by any organism in sufficient quantities may intervene with the regulation of metabolic systems and bring about adverse effects,' said the study, warning that the presence of antiretrovirals in water 'can be considered a hidden or latent risk'. 'Humans are also exposed to these compounds via drinking water, and at concentrations exceeding calculated hazard quotients,' the authors said. 'Although not found in this study, humans and other organisms may potentially ingest antiretrovirals and their breakdown products via aquatic organisms such as fish.' Concentrations of ARVs in some water sources exceeded acceptable thresholds, posing potential long-term health risks to people. Nearly all antiretrovirals were found in natural systems and some in drinking water, although none were found in the fish tissue samples, nor were antiretroviral metabolites found. Since early 2000, the WRC, along with local and international partner research organisations, has commissioned several studies on the presence of Its research has focused on CECs such as microplastics, chemicals, and One of the studies related to ARVs was undertaken by the University of North West. 'As reported in the media, the study found traces of ARVs in water samples taken from rivers and potable water sources, the joint statement said. 'This can be attributed to the pharmacological process where the active part of the medication is absorbed by the body, leaving the residual to be discharged from the body, subsequently finding its way into the sewage system. These traces of ARVs can then also be present in water that has been extracted from the rivers by municipalities to be treated and supplied as potable water.' Globally, CECs are increasingly recognised as a concern for water quality, especially in wastewater and reclaimed wastewater for potable reuse, as well as agricultural water uses. 'However, CECs are a relatively new area of research globally, particularly relating to the causes and effects of CEC, the human health risks, treatment methods to remove CECs, and potential regulatory measures that can be taken to address the problem.' The WRC research has focused on increasing understanding of the sources, pathways, and potential effects of CECs on water resources. The South African National Standard 'The traces of pharmaceuticals, microplastics and other such CECs that have been found in water resources in South Africa are very small quantities, measured in nanograms (one billionth of a gram). Conventional water and wastewater treatment technologies are designed to remove much larger contaminants such as particles of faeces and bacteria.' Higher concentrations of traces of ARVs were found downstream of wastewater treatment plants, which means that the municipal wastewater treatment works are not removing them, 'because most existing wastewater treatment works have not been designed to remove CECs. 'Low concentrations of ARVs were found in some of the The WRC and the department said that there is limited knowledge of environmental toxicity, potential adverse effects on ecosystems and viral resistance of these compounds. 'CECs in water is a growing global problem and area of attention around the world. 'Globally, the level of CEC compounds in water is generally not yet regulated. This is partly due to their presence often being below water quality detection limits. However, due to their continuous production, lack of appropriate disposal, constant input into the environment and presence in water resources, albeit in small concentrations, there is now increasing global research into the issue.' Rand Water said it has been monitoring ARVs since 2015. 'Rand Water, like other research institutions, detected ARVs in the natural waters located downstream of wastewater treatment plants.' The bulk water services provider abstracts water from the Vaal Dam, which is located upstream of these wastewater treatment plants. 'Rand Water has not detected ARVs at the point of abstraction in the Vaal Dam and concomitantly in any of its treated final drinking water.' 'Rand Water assures the public that drinking water remains safe for human consumption. Rand Water, as the remains committed to protecting the health of consumers by providing potable water that complies with SANS241 standards and safe for human consumption.' For the study, North-West University sampled water upstream and downstream of wastewater treatment plants — specifically Sunderland Ridge, Vlakplaats, Waterval, Olifantsfontein River, Welgedacht, Zeekoegat, Flip Human and Baragwanath — in northern and southern Gauteng. Sampling sites included the The most frequently detected compound was fluconazole (28 detections from 72 samples), with concentrations ranging from 0.06 to 1.8 μg/L (micrograms per litre). Nevirapine and efavirenz were the second-most detected compounds, both with 22 out of 72 samples. On average, lopinavir and efavirenz had the highest concentrations of the compounds analysed. Didanosine and zidovudine were the least detected compounds — two and six out of 72.
