Kovalus Separation Solutions, formerly known as Koch Separation Solutions, is investing more than $20 million in a new 140,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility for spiral membrane element assembly in Mexico.

This new facility will enable a 50% expansion in spiral membrane production capacity, effectively addressing the growing market demands in the Food, Beverage, Life Science, and Industrial sectors.

"We are extremely excited about this investment in our growth," said Manny Singh, CEO of Kovalus Separation Solutions. "Membrane technology allows our customers in food, beverage, dairy and industrial applications to significantly improve operational sustainability and profitability, through increased product yield, purity, and water reuse. The increasing demand for our products has prompted an exhaustive evaluation of potential locations for expansion. After careful consideration, we have chosen Mexico due to its proximity to key markets, availability of skilled labor, and rapidly improving infrastructure. All core membrane technology for spiral products will continue to be manufactured at our Massachusetts headquarters using the same materials, machinery, and quality procedures. This alignment with our Quality Management and Membrane Development teams will ensure consistent product performance and help to support future innovations.

"This investment underscores our commitment to enhancing our production capabilities and reinforcing our leadership position in the membrane technology market. It follows our earlier investment this year to expand production capacity at our RELCO facility in Willmar, Minn. The new facility in Mexico is expected to begin operational qualification in late 2024, marking a significant milestone in our expansion strategy," Singh continued.