Early vacuum sewerage systems are about to get a makeover thanks to the Flovac R&D team in conjunction with the Production team in The Netherlands. Clients from many parts of the world had struggled with getting reliable and easy to use vacuum valves to fit the earliest vacuum systems installed … [Read more...]
Just over 20 Years old and going strong. The worlds most remote vacuum system
The vacuum sewer system in the remote town of Kupungarri has now been in operation for more than twenty years. Where people in the big cities and towns demand pretty brick buildings for pumps stations. Or worry about humidity and bad temperatures affecting their pump station equipment, should look … [Read more...]
Helping Hurricane affected communities in the Caribbean
When Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc through the Caribbean Islands in 2017 leaving a trail of destruction, it was clear that many towns would need to be completely rebuild many of their buildings but also their water and sewage infrastructure.Having already been engaged in other Caribbean countries … [Read more...]
Can the Flovac Valve and Controller work under water
Vacuum sewerage systems are often installed in areas which are prone to flooding and rising water tables. A question we are often asked is"Can the Flovac Valve and Controller stilloperate when they are under water"The simple answer is yes!The writers of the British and European … [Read more...]
Flovac will assist in any way that we can.
Mr Leo Huijs, Managing Director of Flovacs Production office in Panningen, The Netherlands has been asked about the Flovac response to the Corona Virus and its impact on production and what impact there may be to the supply chain for clients.He said that although non essential workers had been … [Read more...]
Gratulacje Flovac Polska for a new Septic Tank Replacement Scheme
Flovac Polska, the largest designer and supplier of vacuum sewerage systems in Poland has just completed providing a vacuum sewer system for the small rural town of Zakościele. The community is a ribbon development along the Pilica River.The small town with about 150 houses is located … [Read more...]
Flovac supports Jena University in Germany
This month, Flovac was very happy to be invited to sponsor the annual traditional feast, at the annual Mountain Festival (Bergfest) for the Chemistry and Engineering students at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena in Germany. The town and university have a long and famous history with … [Read more...]
Why are ISO Standards Important
With the recent move to a new international production facility in The Netherlands, the first thing that General Manager Mr Leo Huijs had to set up was new ISO certification for the new facility.ISO certification covers many aspects of our business and how we do the business.ISO 9001 covers … [Read more...]
Visit Flovac at the Botswana Consumer Fair
Come and visit the Flovac Stand at the Botswana Consumer Fair in Gaborone 26 August to 1 September. Learn why vacuum sewer systems are gaining popularity in Africa when designed, installed and maintained professionally. Our partners Multiwaste will demonstrate the Flovac vacuum system as well their … [Read more...]
Flovac’s first project in South Korea
This is a unique project, designed and installed by Flovac's partners in South Korea Coway EnTech Co. Ltd.Mr Changil Koh the Deputy Manager in charge of the project, said that vacuum systems are very useful in handling the wastewater from the offices and facilities in industrial … [Read more...]
Upgrading your Vacuum Pump Station
The Vacuum Sewerage Industry is now 50 years old and for a variety of reasons some of the systems infrastructure will need to be replaced or upgraded. It could well be a move away from old liquid ring pumps. It could be that some of the equipment has just come to the end of its … [Read more...]
Flovac moves to a new larger production facility
Increases in demand for new vacuum sewerage systems and for Flovac products has led to a move to a larger building for our main international production facility in the Netherlands. Located in Panningen, the new facilities are located with close access to the major transportation routes within … [Read more...]