Engis, January 18th, 2022 – Solvay and Prayon announce today the completion of Prayon’s acquisition of Capterall®, an innovative and sustainable solution for water treatment and more specifically for the reduction of pollutants in wastewater.

Developed by Solvay, the patented phosphate based Capterall® solution aims to meet a major environmental challenge: capturing a very wide range of micropollutants such as heavy metals contained in industrial wastewater. It thus enables industrial companies to comply with ever more stringent environmental regulations.

Having received the ‘Efficient Solution’ label by the Solar Impulse Foundation, this solution is fully in line with Prayon’s mission to enrich everyday life through phosphorus chemistry. It is efficient and reduces freshwater consumption by recycling it in industrial processes.

“With this new acquisition, Prayon, which is currently active in water treatment, is further strengthening its range of solutions for its industrial customers. Water is a precious resource that must be preserved. This transaction illustrates our commitment to making a difference through our technology to protect the environment and support our customers by offering them an innovative solution to improve water quality and meet the current and future environmental challenges they face,” says Alain Germeau, VP Development Projects, Prayon.

“The choice of Prayon as the new owner of this innovation was obvious. With over 130 years’ experience, Prayon is a world leader in phosphorus chemistry and has the main raw material, purified phosphoric acid; its extensive sales network will be an advantage in further deploying this original solution,” adds Karine Cavalier, New Business Development and R&I Leader, Solvay.

Prayon and Solvay are committed to a smooth transition to ensure continued access to Capterall® technology and to deliver excellence in service to their customers. This collaborative agreement between these two Belgian-based companies will allow for the further development of this technology and create added value for many players in the water chain.

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About Prayon:
Phosphorus chemistry is vital to us all. At Prayon, we have a real passion for what we do. With a heritage of over 130 years of experience, our 1,200 employees are committed to delivering innovative solutions to our customers to improve their products, from building materials to cars, horticulture, food and health and hygiene products. At Prayon, we are also proud to provide innovative technical solutions, world-class equipment and high-quality products that set the pace in the world of phosphorus. Committed to building a sustainable future, we are developing more efficient processes, protecting resources and promoting a circular economy.
Based in Belgium, the Prayon Group has production sites in Belgium, France and the United States and is owned by two shareholders, OCP and Société Régionale d’Investissement de Wallonie (SRIW).