Veolia Water Technologies has inaugurated a cutting-edge Life Science Centre of Excellence near Dublin, Ireland, marking a significant step in advancing water treatment solutions for the life sciences sector. The 8,000-square-foot (743-square-meter) facility is designed to enhance collaboration, training, and innovation for industries like pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, and medical research—key players in improving global healthcare.
At the heart of the Centre is a dedicated customer showroom showcasing flagship water treatment and purification technologies such as Orion, Sirion, Polaris 2.0, the PureLab Quest, Flex and Chorus ranges, Ozonia, and Sievers Instruments. These advanced systems support critical processes in health-focused industries, emphasizing performance and sustainability.
The Centre also features a newly established training hub, accredited by City & Guilds, which serves a dual purpose. It provides in-house engineers with hands-on experience in modern water treatment systems before they work on customer sites and trains customer engineers in areas like equipment installation, maintenance, and advanced operational techniques. This fosters collaboration and facilitates the co-development of tailored solutions to meet specific business needs.
Sustainability is a cornerstone of the facility’s design. Integrated systems for water recycling, reuse, and recovery not only enhance operational efficiency but also minimize the site’s environmental impact. Additional sustainable features include solar energy integration, EV chargers, and sedum roofs, aligning with Veolia’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
“The life science industries are vital for creating a healthier world, but our customers are facing growing challenges,” said Anne Le Guennec, Senior Executive Vice President, Water Technologies. “We must mitigate resource security issues intensified by rising demand, ensuring performance and sustainability without compromise. The Life Science Centre of Excellence is pivotal as we enhance our leadership across Europe and the USA as part of our strategic plan GreenUp. We have the technologies to help our customers achieve their goals, but the Centre of Excellence is adding the key ingredient, the thing that offers our customers peace of mind: our expertise.”
This innovative Centre of Excellence reinforces Veolia’s strategic role in addressing the challenges of the health sector while driving sustainability and operational efficiency. Through advanced training and collaboration, it supports the development of specialized treatments and solutions that align with the evolving needs of its customers and the broader healthcare industry.
