In July 2024, MANFORDA, LTD., a UK-based company, officially launched its wholly-owned subsidiary in China—MANFORDA Environmental Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., which commenced operations in Beijing this month. This marks the formal introduction of MANFORDA Group's advanced water treatment technologies and environmental philosophy into the Chinese market, aiming to provide robust technical support and solutions for China's water treatment and environmental protection initiatives.
As a global leader in materials science and water treatment solutions, MANFORDA is headquartered in Manchester, the UK's hub of industrial manufacturing and technological innovation. Leveraging the region's century-long industrial heritage and top-tier research resources, including collaborations with the University of Manchester, MANFORDA serves as the group's strategic operator in industrial water treatment and membrane separation materials. With 45 years of technological expertise (since 1978), the company specializes in the R&D and industrialization of polymeric, inorganic, and composite membrane materials, delivering efficient, energy-saving, and sustainable filtration solutions worldwide. Today, it is recognized as one of the foremost leaders in membrane separation technology.
Beyond its wholly-owned subsidiary in China, MANFORDA has established a forward-looking global strategy through mergers and resource integration, forming an operational framework with the UK as the innovation hub, Europe as the technology transfer center, and Asia as the manufacturing and service base. In 2009, MANFORDA further strengthened its technological capabilities in α-Al₂O₃ multi-channel ceramic ultrafiltration membranes through the acquisition of FILAIR AFFLUX, providing more efficient and innovative membrane separation solutions to global clients.
The establishment of MANFORDA Environmental Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. is a key component of the group's global strategy. Backed by MANFORDA's strong technical expertise and R&D capabilities, the subsidiary will introduce advanced membrane technologies and services to the Chinese market, addressing challenges in water resource management and environmental protection. The company will focus on delivering tailored solutions, particularly in eliminating water pollutants and developing high-performance, low-energy filtration materials, supporting China's sustainable development goals.
Currently, MANFORDA Group operates through two major divisions: Membrane Separation Materials and Membrane Separation Systems, covering applications such as water purification, water reuse, and wastewater treatment. In the Chinese market, MANFORDA will emphasize the practicality and cost-effectiveness of membrane separation technologies, continuously innovating to provide efficient and reliable filtration solutions for drinking water production, seawater desalination pretreatment, water recycling, the food industry, and other industrial sectors.
Anderson Todd Mitchell, General Manager of MANFORDA Environmental Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., stated: "We are thrilled to establish our presence in China's dynamic market and bring MANFORDA's cutting-edge membrane technologies and environmental vision to Chinese clients. We will leverage the opportunities in China to drive innovation and contribute to the nation's water treatment and environmental protection efforts."
The launch of MANFORDA Environmental Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. not only fulfills the group's commitment to the Chinese market but also reinforces MANFORDA's dedication to global water resource protection and sustainable utilization. MANFORDA will collaborate with Chinese partners to advance water treatment technologies and applications, contributing to environmental initiatives in China and beyond.