Sumitomo Electric’s POREFLON™ External MBR System is a new product for small to medium-scale use. It is based on the MBR process and can be used as an external attachment to the aeration tank of a wastewater treatment facility. In the past, we used our proprietary POREFLON™ microfiltration membrane module to provide customized MBR systems tailored to customer needs for large-scale wastewater treatment. In contrast, this new product is a standardized packaged system that can be delivered in a shorter time and at a lower cost than customized equipment.

We received the order in December 2024, with operations scheduled to begin in the first half of 2025 at Mizkan’s Minokamo Factory.