OPTIMISING THE WORLD’S MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE Ovivo is the new global force in providing dedicated water and waste-water management solutions around the world. Philip Yorke looks at the company’s remarkable vision and its bold strategy for preserving and treating the world’s ultimate finite resource: water.
O
vivo is part of the giant Canadian water businesses group GLV that is involved in providing technological solutions in water treatment as well as technologies for paper and pulp production. The worldwide group operates in more than 30 countries and has around 2500 employees. The company’s shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and in 2011 the group recorded sales approaching $1 billion.
Ovivo’s priority is to create value in water technology for both industrial and municipal business sectors alike. The company works closely with its clients to ensure that it not only meets but exceeds their individual, specific requirements. Ovivo is dedicated to bringing the latest technologies and the most advanced knowledge to the municipal and industrial water market sectors around the world. Today it can call on more than 200 years of experi-
ence and, at its global centre of excellence in Canada, field the best-known brands and best brains in the business. Ovivo is driven by a single goal: “To create value in water through innovation, creativity and expertise.”
A new strategy for water management Just over one year ago in Montreal, Canada, an event took place which was to change the perspectives and the future of the world’s
Industry Europe 95
