Sprintex looks global after big blower breakthrough

Special Report: Sprintex has announced the successful integration of its key Programmable Logic Controller in a milestone which MD Jay Upton says will expand the company’s global market reach and broaden the tech’s applications.

The ASX-listed industrial engineer, which designs and builds compressor technology, says the breakthrough will ensure smooth and easy docking for the PLCs with a broad range of industrial communication standards.

Massive milestone

According to MD Jay Upton, the validation of the Sprintex PLC integration capabilities represents a significant advancement, showcasing the technology’s potential for broad application and widespread adoption:

“It enables our blowers to operate as integrated components within larger, more complex systems, facilitating smoother and more efficient integration with existing infrastructure.”

Upton says there will now also be new and broader ways to adopt Sprintex tech across a number of key industries.

“By enhancing the PLCs’ ability to seamlessly connect with other systems, Sprintex is fostering increased collaboration and potential partnerships,” he said.

“This positions our blowers as versatile alternatives to traditional side channel blowers, thereby expanding our market reach and application possibilities.”

Mr Upton says SIX already has a promising pipeline of global customers evaluating Sprintex blowers.

• AirTech – Germany, USA, Spain: AirTech, a global leader in advanced air solutions, is assessing G15 blowers for potential private labelling, which would generate in excess of $5m per annum. This partnership could significantly expand Sprintex’s market presence across multiple continents, enhancing our footprint in both industrial and environmental sectors.

• MAT Global – Turkey: Specialists in wastewater treatment and aquaculture, MAT Global is trialing Sprintex G15 blowers (3.5kW & 4kW) over a 90-day period. Net-0-Enerji, Sprintex exclusive distributor in Turkey, is involved in installing energy tracking hardware as part of this evaluation. This exclusivity arrangement should generate in excess of A$5.7m within the first 3 years.

• FlexBio – Germany: FlexBio, a leader in innovative wastewater treatment solutions, has purchased four G15 3.5kW blowers for evaluation in their containerised wastewater treatment systems.

This trial aims to assess the performance and efficiency of Sprintex blowers in their advanced treatment units.

A successful partnership could lead to substantial orders and significantly strengthen our market position in Europe of our G15 blowers in industrial wastewater applications, Sprintex says.

Maritime collaborations

More applications have been identified in the maritime sector, including with Germany’s Martin Membrane Systems.

MMS is part of the Wilo Group, renowned for their innovative solutions in wastewater treatment. MMS are currently integrating the company’s G15 blowers into their on-vessel wastewater treatment systems.

This collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of wastewater processing in maritime environments, SIX says.

“Success in this venture could lead to extensive adoption of our blowers in various maritime applications, solidifying our presence in this niche market and contributing to more sustainable and effective wastewater management solutions at sea.“

Chinese customers

SIX also has significant leads in the Chinese market.

• Shandong ZQ Blower Co – China: Shandong ZQ i, a leading Chinese blower supplier across various applications, is assessing our G15 Turbo blowers for private labelling, which would generate in excess of A$5m per annum.

SIX says success in this partnership “could result in the sale of thousands of blowers into diverse industries” throughout the Chinese market.

• Jindalai Environmental Co. – China: Jindaklai is a prominent company specializing in the development and production of advanced wastewater treatment equipment.

“They are currently evaluating our G15 machines for integration into their wastewater treatment systems,” SIX said.

“Success could lead to the deployment of hundreds to thousands of units annually, significantly enhancing the efficiency and capacity of Jindalai’s environmental solutions.

“With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, Jindalai Environmental is well-regarded in the industry for their commitment to providing high-quality, reliable equipment for various industrial applications.”

• Zhejiang Renxin Huankeyuan Co. China: Zhejiang is also a prominent environmental technology company based in China, and is evaluating the G15 blowers for potential integration into their systems.

“They have set a minimum procurement target of 300 units annually. This evaluation underscores the potential for a robust partnership aimed at enhancing the efficiency and performance of Renxin’s advanced environmental solutions,” SIX says.

“Successful integration could lead to substantial annual orders, reflecting the growing demand for high-quality, reliable environmental protection equipment across various industrial applications. Sprintex is currently in discussions with 17 dealers across major cities in China, showcasing the potential of its G15 blowers.”

These discussions span a range of locations including Beijing, Haerbin, Yixing, Ningbo, Nanjing, Yantai, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Suzhou, Zhengzhou, Zhuhai, Nanchang, and JieYang.

Sprintex estimates based on dealer feedback some approximately 5400 G-15 4kW and G-15 7.5kW units will be snapped up over the next 12 months, delivering an estimated revenue bump of circa $15m from the G15 series alone.

“The market potential in China is significant, with annual sales of Blowers, in excess of 1 million units per year and Sprintex is confident that these opportunities will prove successful,” it says.

SIX plans to solidify its presence in the region through the delivery of “high-performance blowers that meet the demands of various industrial applications.”

Aquaculture update

Sprintex has also secured an initial order of 10 G15 units from “Fresh by Design” to supply Tassal Group, Australia’s largest seafood producer, owned by Cooke Seafood, Canada.

“This order follows successful evaluations of Sprintex’s G-15 units where the Sprintex 3.5kW unit was able to replicate the flow and pressure of nearly three of their existing 2.2kW rotary lobe blowers. We now have two orders, one for 10 units and another for one more unit. These 11 will be the world’s first G15 7.5kW delivered anywhere in the world.”

SIX says the two projects will “serve as pilots for all of Tassal’s future blower requirements.”

In China, Viminar is evaluating the company’s 4kW turbo blower for use in local fish farms.

“With an estimated demand of 400 units annually, this partnership has the potential to significantly expand our presence in the aquaculture sector in China,” SIX says.

“Success in these evaluations could lead to substantial orders and further cement Sprintex’s reputation for providing high-performance, reliable blower solutions in diverse aquaculture applications.”

This article was developed in collaboration with Sprintex Ltd, a Stockhead advertiser at the time of publishing.

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