ECOPHOS GROUP and ANDRITZ sign strategic cooperation agreement

International technology Group ANDRITZ and the ECOPHOS GROUP, a global player active in the phosphate industry, have signed a cooperation agreement for the supply of tailor-made filtration systems for ECOPHOS’ patented production processes. ANDRITZ SEPARATION, one of the world’s leading suppliers for solid/liquid separation, will supply customized press and vacuum belt filters to ECOPHOS that further enhance the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of ECOPHOS’ patented processes.

“Filtration has always been a crucial phase in the ECOPHOS process; it requires special attention and allows no mistakes. It was not easy to find a partner capable of building the equipment we needed, but with ANDRITZ, we are sure we will provide solutions to our customers that go beyond their expectations,” says Mohamed Takhim, founder and CEO of ECOPHOS.

“ANDRITZ SEPARATION is very proud of this cooperation agreement with ECOPHOS. We will supply specially designed press and vacuum belt filters to meet the high challenges of the different streams in the ECOPHOS process. ANDRITZ is also fully committed to providing professional service and support to ensure enduring high performance by its systems”, explains Thomas Bachhofner, Business Area Manager of ANDRITZ SEPARATION.

ANDRITZ and ECOPHOS consider this cooperation agreement to be the start of a long-lasting business relationship between the two companies that is expected to lead to further innovations and development of new filtration methods for the phosphates industry.