ABOUT
Fibracast is the global innovator and manufacturer of the advanced MBR membrane, FibrePlate™
Products, Technology, People
Innovation isn’t just about progress – it’s about challenging the status quo. FibrePlate™ is the culmination of visionary thinking, pushing the limits of what a membrane can be and breaking the patterns of conformity. With its revolutionary design, FibrePlate™ sets the new performance standard, backed by a dedicated team who’s committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Our History
Fibracast was founded in August 2010 by the original pioneers and innovators of immersed hollow fibre technology, with the intent of solving the problems plaguing conventional UF technology. Knowing that membrane designs had not changed over the past 20+ years, Fibracast knew that a simple design modification or the introduction of a new aeration technique was not the answer; a completely new membrane design was needed. Starting with a clean slate and over 25 years of global operational experience, Fibracast set out to create a new membrane design but, in a turn of events, discovered something even greater: a new technology called FibrePlate™. Smaller footprint, greater flow, and better performance are delivered through a unique hybrid design, while better control, reduced costs, and easier operations are achieved through its innovative hydraulics and dual scouring technology. FibrePlate™ – Performance Delivered!
FibrePlate™
FibrePlate™ is manufactured within a world-class facility, taking full advantage of today’s production technologies. Re-imagining what membrane performance should be starts with the tools to produce it. Conventional membrane design, developed 20 years ago, was limited based on the technologies available to produce it. Today, using modern technology, there are no limits. The tolerances, quality, and accuracy needed to produce FibrePlate™ are easily achieved with the aid of robotics, optical encoding, lasers, and artificial intelligence, making the once impossible, possible.
“Incredible technology can be developed but not realized if the technology to produce it does not exist.”
Drawing on over 25 years of research, engineering, and global operations, Fibracast set out to solve the ongoing client problems of:
- Fiber breakage
- Sludging
- High cleaning frequencies
- High operation costs
The result: FibrePlate™. An innovative membrane offering, combining Hollow Fiber and Flat Plate UF membrane technology into a new hybrid solution. Today, Fibracast manufactures the FibrePlate™ membrane at its world-class, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Hamilton, Ontario.
LEADERSHIP
Board of Directors
Steve Watzeck
(CEO & Board Member)
Former CEO of Anaergia Inc. (TSX:ANRG)
Past President and General Manager of Zenon Environment Inc.
Past President and General Manager of Engineered Systems at GE Water and Process Technologies
25+ experience developing and leading global sales and operations within the water/wastewater industry
Shirley Speakman
(Executive Chair)
Senior Partner with Cycle Capital a leading climate tech investment fund with more than $600M AUM
Spearheaded financings, M&As and recently took a company public on the NYSE in excess of $1B
Experienced in industrial scale ups and growth stage companies
Recognized as one of Canada’s Clean 16 and one of Canada’s Inspiring Fifty
Professional designations: ICD.d, MBA, B.Eco.
Peter Van Schaik
(Director)
Founder and former-CEO of Van-Rob Inc. that consolidated with Kirchhoff Automotive, a global automotive parts supplier on three continents
President of PTVS Holding Corp.
Serial entrepreneur and inventor
Wes Neichenbauer
(Director)
Over 25 years of CEO and Investment Banking experience
Currently CFO and Co-President of Rowntree Enterprises Inc.
Extensive experience in the automotive, asset-based lending and real estate industries
Previously worked in Investment Banking
Professional designations: CPA, CA (Canada)
Charles Firlotte
(Director)
15 years President and Chief Executive Officer of Aquarion Water Company
Grew Aquarion to the 7th largest investor-owned water utility in the US
Experienced leader driving operational excellence
Former Chair New Brunswick Power
Dr. Glen Daigger
(Director)
Professor of Engineering Practice, University of Michigan
President and Founder of One Water Solutions, LLC
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for CH2M HILL
Renown Expert in wastewater treatment and water quality management for municipal and industrial
Publications:
Intensifying Activated Sludge Using Media-Supported Biofilms
By Dwight Houweling, Glen T. Daigger
Biological Wastewater Treatment
By C. P. Leslie Grady Jr., Glen T. Daigger, Nancy G. Love, Carlos D. M. Filipe
Biological wastewater treatment: Third edition
1 Jan 2011Biological Wastewater Treatment: Third Edition1-963
Co-authors Grady CPL, Daigger GT, Love NG, Filipe CDM
27 Aug 2003 Taylor & Francis
Co-authors Jenkins D, Richard MG, Daigger GT
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
“We had two engineering firms, a government agency and the City all do individual assessments of five different membrane suppliers looking at CAPEX, OPEX and operational benefits. Fibracast was the unanimous decision. We believe in the company and their technology.”
“Fibracast was selected to replace our original membranes due to significant footprint and energy savings plus their unique operational robustness. Based on almost 2 years of proven performance, we are doing a second project with Fibracast.”
“Please pass my congratulations to the team. Really you process 3 times the flow in half the footprint. Not hard to figure out you guys are on to something remarkable.”
“The Sterling Natural Resource Center is an opportunity to embrace the advancements of wastewater treatment, together with Fibracast and the project team we are making a commitment to the next generation of membrane technology.”
“East Valley has set out to construct a state-of-the art facility, true to this effort we have committed to using the membranes of the future.”