Valmet partners with Hach to strengthen its presence in the European wastewater market

Valmet has signed a distributor agreement with Hach to strengthen its presence in the municipal and industrial wastewater markets across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Benelux countries. The collaboration expands access to Valmet’s advanced solids measurement solutions, Valmet Total Solids Measurement (Valmet TS) and Valmet Nove C, which will now be available through Hach’s product portfolio. Hach joins Valmet’s network of partners in the region to help further grow the wastewater business by expanding customer adoption in this strategic market.
Under the agreement, selected products will be marketed with the “Hach by Valmet”label, combining Valmet’s proven measurement technologies with Hach’s established market reach, strong service capabilities, and application expertise in wastewater treatment.
“We are excited to partner with Hach, a recognized leader in water quality solutions. Their strong market presence and customer support capabilities in Central Europe and Benelux will help us bring Valmet’s advanced measurement technologies closer to a wider range of customers who need accurate and reliable process control,” says Heli Karaila, Business Manager, Wastewater, Valmet.
Hach shares the enthusiasm for the collaboration. ”At Hach, our focus is on helping wastewater operators achieve reliable process control with confidence,” says Nicole Puhl, Vice President of Product & Strategy at Hach. “Valmet’s microwave measurement technology complements our existing optical portfolio by expanding the tools available for accurate, continuous solids monitoring and chemical dosing control. Together, this collaboration enables wastewater facilities to optimize performance, improve operational efficiency, and make more informed decisions based on trusted data.”
Valmet’s solids measurement solutions are based on decades of expertise in microwave technology, used for over 30 years in industrial processes and 20 years in wastewater applications. This proven technology ensures accurate, reliable, and continuous measurement, enabling better process control and optimization for wastewater treatment plants.