WEDECO - from Pioneer to Global Brand
The WEDECO success story began 1975 with the formation of WEDECO Gesellschaft für Entkeimungsanlagen mbH and the establishment of the first small production facilities in Herford, Germany. From the very beginning, the company’s business policy was shaped by the vision of chemical-free and environmentally friendly water treatment.
UV disinfection as an object of research
Since the early 1970s, various research groups were looking into the disinfection of water using UV light. In Munich, Dr. K. Scherb, the head of chemical research at the Munich-based Bavarian Biological Research Institute (Bayerische Biologische Versuchsanstalt), was investigating the use of UV technology in the disinfection of wastewater at the wastewater testing grounds at Grosslappen, Germany. The findings of his experiments were so promising that Dr. K. Scherb predicted a great future for UV wastewater disinfection.
2011
From ITT comes Xylem 1
On October 31, 2011 ITT Water & Wastewater became Xylem Inc. After the spin-off from ITT Corporation, Xylem as a leading global water technology company has begun a new chapter under the motto “Let’s Solve Water”. The products and services provided by the company cover every stage of the water cycle and are key factors for the collection, distribution, and use of water. Xylem’s market-leading product brands, applications expertise and technological strength enable the transport, treatment, testing and efficient use of water in public utility, residential and commercial building services, industrial and agricultural settings.
The company serves its clients in more than 150 countries when it comes to solve most pressing water challenges such as growing water scarcity, aging infrastructure and more stringent environmental regulations. Well-known and valued product brands such as WEDDCO, amongst others, will continue their place in the water industry as part of Xylem’s portfolio. The corporate citizenship and social investment program, Xylem Watermark, aims to provide and protect safe water resources in communities throughout the world. Xylem, its individual businesses and Xylem Watermark are also represented in important social networks such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Since November 1, 2011 Xylem has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol XYL and can also be found in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.
1Xylem |’zīləm|
- Tissue in plants that brings water upwards from the roots and provides stability
- A leading global water technology company
