Toray Industries, Inc. announced the launch of operations at its Middle East Water Treatment Technical Center (MEWTEC), operated by Toray Membrane Middle East LLC (TMME). Located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, the facility became operational in April. It is set to play a critical role in advancing water treatment capabilities across the Middle East, Africa, and nearby regions.
Responding to Growing Demand for Clean Water
MEWTEC provides comprehensive technology services, spanning membrane solutions to full-scale treatment processes. The center aims to meet the surging demand for clean water. It also addresses advanced wastewater reuse and seawater desalination—key challenges for both industrial and urban infrastructure in the region.
By leveraging on-site technical capabilities, the center enables Toray to deliver swift and specialized support to customers. It also contributes to locally relevant water solutions. This initiative strengthens Toray’s commitment to its partners in the Middle East. It reinforces post-delivery technical service and long-term collaboration.
Supporting Toray’s Global Sustainability Vision
The new center aligns with the Toray Group Sustainability Vision. This vision prioritizes providing clean water globally by 2050. It also supports Toray Vision 2030, reflecting the company’s broader goal of achieving sustainable, innovation-driven growth.
Through MEWTEC, Toray will continue to expand the reach of its advanced reverse osmosis and membrane technologies. This will help alleviate water shortages in rapidly industrializing and densely populated regions such as the Middle East and Africa.
Key Capabilities of MEWTEC
- Advanced Analysis and Evaluation Facilities: MEWTEC is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments for water quality analysis and reverse osmosis membrane evaluation. It allows for in-depth inspection of returned membrane modules and accurate analysis of operational water quality, enabling fast diagnostics and recommendations for performance improvement.
- Plant-Scale Pilot Equipment: The facility features a continuous reverse osmosis evaluation system, allowing customization of water treatment solutions and real-time, long-term membrane performance testing under local conditions.
- Access to Toray’s Cutting-Edge Membrane Technologies: A product display and workshop area provides engineers and plant operators hands-on experience with Toray’s water treatment membrane products. Training at the center ensures that users can maximize the performance and lifespan of installed membranes.
- Open Lab for Collaboration: MEWTEC also serves as a collaborative platform for industry, academia, and government, supporting joint experiments and R&D projects. It aims to foster innovation and drive long-term advancements in regional water treatment technology.
Enabling Sustainable Water Solutions
With MEWTEC, Toray strengthens its global mission to deliver innovative, scalable water treatment solutions and enhance regional self-reliance in water infrastructure. As per the company’s press release, the center marks a major step forward. It aims to tackle water challenges in the Middle East and beyond.
