SAN MARCOS, CA – February 9, 2015 – Avista Technologies, a trusted expert in membrane system chemistry and global process support, has announced the appointment of Nicolaides/ Fluid Systems as their new authorized distributor of products and services in Chile.
Dave Walker, Avista President, and CEO noted that the change was necessary due to the recent sale of Aguasin SpA and the resulting shift in the company’s business focus. “Our Chilean customers are extremely important to us and we chose Nicolaides/Fluid Systems based on their 40 years of water treatment experience and because they are recognized as industry pioneers in Chile.”
Nicolaides/Fluid Systems is a strategic addition to the Avista Technologies Global Distributor Network. With the support of Mario Treviño, Regional Sales Manager for Latin America and the Avista team, they will maintain the valued customer relationships built over the years and ensure an uninterrupted supply of products and technical services.
According to Business Director Marcos Nicolaides, “Our strategic office and expanded warehousing capabilities in Antofagasta and our additional office in Santiago ensures that we are extremely well positioned immediately to support the needs of customers throughout the region”.
Nicolaides/ Fluid Systems have a full stock of Avista products already in inventory including:
- Vitec® antiscalants/antifoulants
- RoClean RO membrane cleaners
- AvistaClean® RO and MF/UF membrane cleaners
- RoQuest® coagulants and flocculants
- RoCide® non-oxidizing biocides
- AntiChlor dechlorination agents
Mr. Walker added that “as the global population and related demand for quality water grows year after year, water and wastewater treatment systems using membrane technologies will continue to be a significant trend around the world. Chile plays an important role in that international market, and we are extremely confident that combining our expertise with Nicolaides/Fluid Systems will allow us to continue expanding our presence in that region.”
For more information or to inquire about Avista Technologies International growth, please contact Melissa Kaysen at mkaysen@avistatech.com.
To inquire about Nicolaides please contact Fabiola Vega, fvega@nicolaides.cl or Fluid Systems Leonardo Gonzalez, l.gonzalez@fluidsystems.cl.
About Avista Technologies:
Avista Technologies is a trusted expert in membrane system chemistry and global process support, including reverse osmosis (RO), microfiltration/ultrafiltration (MF/UF) and multimedia filtration (MMF). Avista focus is to enhance the life, performance, reliability and recovery rate of your membrane system. Through processes that include cleaning studies, membrane autopsies, off-site cleaning, field support, filtration studies, on-site supervision of procedures, chemical application recommendations, data monitoring and on-site troubleshooting.
About Nicolaides S.A.:
NICOLAIDES S.A. initiated its operations in 1953, as a representative of many foreign companies, including U.S. Johns Manville, who at that time were the world leader in development and manufacture of filter aid and insulation. Over time, and by taking customer advice into account, NICOLAIDES incorporates new representations giving rise to new business lines. Today, after five decades of sustained development, NICOLAIDES is an active participant in all major national industries such as wine, Petrochemical, Pulp & Paper, Mining and Environmental Care.
About Fluid Systems S.A.:
Fluid Systems Chile is a pioneering company in northern Chile, with over 40 years of experience providing comprehensive services for water treatment customers in mining, municipalities, hospitals, and recreation centers. One of the founders of Fluid Systems Chile installed the first reverse osmosis and sewage treatment plant in northern Chile. Ongoing training of technical personnel and professionals make them the one of the only qualified companies to manage and operate all types of water treatment systems.
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