Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, a leading global provider of industrial water treatment solutions, today announced a collaboration with Solugen, a bio-based chemical manufacturer, to develop a suite of new carbon-negative water treatment products. These innovative solutions will introduce high-performing, bio-based substitutes to phosphorus and other petroleum derived additives currently on the market.

“We are very excited to expand our partnership with Solugen to create innovative technologies that tackle many of the challenges of traditional water treatment programs,” said Mike Mowbray, senior vice president of the Marketing and Technology Group for Kurita America. “This collaboration will significantly enhance our existing Creating Shared Value (CSV) business that helps customers achieve sustainability goals.”

“Kurita’s shared vision for driving sustainability through innovative solutions makes them an ideal partner for expanding the use of Solugen’s carbon-negative products,” said Gaurab Chakrabarti, chief executive officer of Solugen. “We look forward to the collective impact we will have in providing the water treatment industry with decarbonized solutions that don’t sacrifice on performance.”