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From Annual Report 2022
Harnessing the power of the Mediterranean
We’re working on a system powered by thermal energy recovered from the sea, which can provide heat, hot water and air-conditioning to 29 residential buildings in Monaco. It delivers 100% renewable energy with no impact on marine ecosystems.
From Annual Report 2022
Making water safe for schools
We’re helping protect the health of school children and teachers with a solution that ensures water is good to drink.
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Building a factory of the future in Australia
We’re investing €14 million to turn our Adelaide plant in Australia into a factory of the future.
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Costa Rica’s gender parity initiative – a fantastic first
In Costa Rica, we have signed up to a Gender Parity Initiative - we are the first construction company locally to commit to reducing gender gaps, in terms of opportunity, career development and pay.
From Annual Report 2022
A 100% recyclable wastewater disposal system
Working closely with customers and our Paris Research Hub, our French brand Nicoll has launched the first eco products using bio-resins made from salt and bio-ethylene instead of being derived from fossil fuels. The HOMETECH® silent wastewater disposal system is 80% bio-attributable PVC resin and 20% recycled plastic, making it 100% recyclable.
From Annual Report 2022
Sales of Artistry front-of-wall range boom
Sales of our Artistry front-of-wall range of kitchen and bathroom accessories doubled in 2022. The range is just one of the innovative products to come out of our Bengaluru research centre that have seen our Indian business derive 20% of its turnover from new-to-market solutions.
From Annual Report 2022
Aliaxis Germany – making safe connections
Using open-wire technology, our Friatec range (including Friamat electro-fusion device) in Germany has invented an optimum way to join polyethylene pipes safely. Said, done, connected
From Annual Report 2022
Less is more – lightweight products from India
Our teams in India are making key products lighter and less carbon intensive.
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€260m
To enhance customers’ experience we’ll triple R&D spending between 2020 and 2025. Last year, sales of products fewer than five years old rose from 4.3% to 6.2%, representing €260 million in additional sales. The 2025 target is 10%.
From Annual Report 2022
Lighter products
Our scientists in India are making key products lighter, so less carbon intensive. They’ve made pipes, fittings and ball valves at least 25% lighter with no drop in performance.