ABS Group Signs a Three-Year Agreement With Veolia
ABS Group has signed a three-year global framework agreement with Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies. As a result, ABS Group will be a prioritized supplier of pumps, mixers and service offerings to the Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies Group worldwide.
“During the year in which we have worked together, ABS has shown itself well able to meet our need for quality products and efficient service. ABS has proven its ability and competence, and it is therefore now natural to enter into a deeper and worldwide agreement,” says Ronald Sol, Strategic Purchasing Director at Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies.
Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies (VWS) is the leading international water treatment company that designs & builds water treatment plants and customized solutions for both municipalities and corporations. VWS has more than 7,100 employees and operates in over 50 countries. The company is part of Veolia Environment, a world-leading company in environment-related services. Veolia Environment enjoyed sales of EUR 28.62 billion in 2006 and has approximately 270,000 employees.
ABS Group is a global supplier of equipment and service solutions for waste water collection and treatment applications. Traditionally, water treatment is carried out by municipalities and other public bodies, but the responsibility is being increasingly assigned to private and sometimes international contractors.
"We are proud to have been given the continued trust as a preferred supplier to Veolia. It is a confirmation that our product portfolio, application knowledge and service offering meet the expectation of one of the most advanced customers in the world. This has also given us confidence to further pursue our Global Key Account Strategy,” says Tomas Wängberg, President and CEO of the ABS Group.
About ABS
ABS is a global solutions provider in wastewater technology with a complete product portfolio of
pumps, mixers, aerators, compressors, control and monitoring equipment, and services. ABS also
offers pumps and rental services for the dewatering market. The ABS Group, with 1.800 employees
and a turnover 2006 of 266 MEUR (2.5 billion SEK), is present in more than 100 countries and has
around 40 subsidiaries. The ABS Group is part of the Cardo group which is listed on the Stockholm
Stock Exchange.
Source: Sulzer Ltd.
