Australian environmental technology company Calix announced on Tuesday that its water treatment products sold in the United States will be exempt from recently imposed Trump administration tariffs. The ASX-listed company imports magnesium oxide from Canada as a feedstock for its US Magnesia business. These imports are protected under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which excludes…
Monash University researchers have created an innovative water filtration membrane that effectively removes small PFAS molecules, a significant advance over traditional filters that struggle with these persistent pollutants. PFAS, dubbed “forever chemicals,” are widely used in industrial and consumer products and pose potential health risks due to their environmental persistence. Their presence in Australian drinking…
Water treatment chemicals business SNF Australia has shared news of a completed $18 million upgrade to its factory at Lara, Victoria, which the company says lifts it a step up the value chain. In an interview with the Geelong Manufacturing Council – which SNF Australia is a member of – CEO Phil McColl said the…