ISSUE 11 • OCTOBER 2023
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45 Years’ Experience Since 1976, SEKO’s design and manufacturing expertise has delivered dosing precision, consistency and reliability across a comprehensive product range.
Part of Lasatec Industrial Holding
World leader in pump production
Water & Industry division
Cleaning & Hygiene division
1,300+ employees
22 fully-owned companies
Operating in 120 countries
1,400,000+ pieces produced annually
SekoWeb - pioneering IoT remote technology
12 new patents in 2022
14 new project developments in 2022
8 new product launches in 2022
Manufacturing plants in IT, RO, CN, USA & BR
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 certified
100% of products tested before shipment
1,800 in-house moulds
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Welcome to SEKO World Contents Introducing LS100
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Client and staff training
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CMS Berlin
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AWT Michigan
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Aquatech Mexico
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ICLE 2023
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Welcoming Kersia to Rieti
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SEKO UK is moving
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SEKO in situ
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SEKO in the press
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Welcome to the latest edition of SEKO World, your review of the latest activities from across the global operations of a world-leading chemical dosing systems manufacturer. The special issue sees us proudly announce the launch our latest innovation, while we also turn the spotlight on SEKO’s recent exhibition appearances and those to come. Meanwhile, we have multiple examples of the in-house product training sessions we provide to SEKO sales staff and customers, as well as exciting news for the team at SEKO UK to report. Enjoy the issue.
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Introducing LS100 Never before has SEKO brought the power of venturi-based dosing to laundry – until now. We’re proud to introduce LS100, our latest laundry system that uses water pressure to control chemical dosing, meaning no moving parts, less wear and hundreds of thousands of doses before cartridge replacement is required. Meanwhile, this single system doses up to 10 chemicals in as many as four washers, making it perfect for onpremise laundries of every size. It’s modular, too, so the operator can easily add additional units as their laundry grows. Plus, as well as an intuitive touchscreen display and ergonomic formula selector, LS100 can be operated via our new SekoBlue app, which uses Bluetooth connectivity for remote dosing management and data on demand even when there’s no Wi-Fi. Contact your local SEKO office to enquire about LS100: click here.
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Client and staff training Italy SEKO Italy this month hosted its latest staff training sessions, welcoming teams from SEKO Benelux and SEKO Iberica to our Rieti headquarters to learn about our newest solutions for the cleaning and hygiene and water-treatment sectors. This detailed training gives our sales representatives an in-depth understanding of our new products’ features, allowing them to recommend the ideal solutions to their customers’ challenges. Meanwhile, they’re a great chance for international colleagues to meet face to face and strengthen the relationships that are often made and developed remotely.
Turkey This month, SEKO Turkey welcomed a group of customers to its Istanbul offices to receive training on a number of products including the Tekna solenoiddriven dosing pump. This visit also allowed SEKO Turkey’s guests to share the challenges they face in their everyday operations and ask how SEKO can help solve them with our extensive product range. These sessions are part of SEKO’s renowned commitment to exceptional customer service, with after-sales support and technical guidance helping clients to understand product features and get the most out of their equipment.
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CMS Berlin
September saw SEKO Germany out in force at CMS Berlin, a major European event on the cleaning and hygiene sector calendar and a must for industry professionals from across Europe. This exhibition was a great chance for current and prospective SEKO customers to meet our team and discuss their chemical dosing, dilution and dispensing requirements for warewash, laundry and surface cleaning. The well-attended four-day show included much discussion on the subject of remote connectivity, with SEKO’s cutting-edge IoT solutions such as our Wash Series laundry systems of great interest to operators seeking to access process data on demand 24/7 via smartphone. If you couldn’t make it to CMS Berlin, get in touch with the SEKO Germany team who will be happy to help solve the challenges you face in your everyday operations: click here.
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AWT Michigan
The Association of Water Technologies (AWT) Annual Convention and Exposition headed to Michigan, USA in September, where professionals from across the water-treatment industry gathered in Grand Rapids to share knowledge, network and exhibit their latest innovations. Among them was SEKO, with our sales engineers kept busy answering visitors’ questions and explaining the many features of our industry-leading range of chemical dosing solutions. These included the pioneering IoT-enabled Elektra pump controller, which enables users to access process data on demand via smartphone, PC or laptop for unprecedented operational efficiency. If you were unable to attend the AWT Annual Convention, contact SEKO USA to discuss your requirements with our sales professionals: click here.
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Aquatech Mexico
At the beginning of September, Aquatech Mexico 2023 took place at Centro Citibanamex, Mexico City, where SEKO’s regional team showcased a selection of our groundbreaking dosing and control systems for water-treatment applications. As well as our industry-leading Tekba and Tekna solenoid-driven dosing pumps, visitors could view our versatile Side Channel Blowers and, of course, the world-renowned Elektra IoT-enabled pump controller. It was clear from the show that remote connectivity is still a key consideration for water-treatment professionals, and SEKO Mexico’s product specialists were able to explain the benefits of our unique SekoWeb app and online portal which allows users to access data on demand 24/7 via smartphone for unprecedented operational efficiency.
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SEKO Japan is preparing for the International Coin-Operated Laundry Expo 2023, the only trade show of its kind in Japan where industry professionals gather to discover the latest innovations and make new connections. The show will be held at Pacifico Yokohama from 7th to 8th December, where SEKO will showcase a range of detergent dosing and control solutions including examples from our awardnominated Wash Series systems. These groundbreaking IoT solutions connect managers to their equipment 24/7 via our unique SekoWeb portal for unrivalled access to cost-per-load data and equipment status as part of an efficient, sustainable operation. If you’re heading to ICLE next month then make the unmissable SEKO stand (booth 405) an essential part of your visit.
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Welcoming Kersia to Rieti
SEKO recently invited a group from biosecurity and food safety specialist Kersia to visit our headquarters in Rieti, Italy, where they met our product designers and got a first look at our latest chemical dosing systems. As well as surface disinfection in hospitals, Kersia offers products to prevent diseases or contamination at every stage of the food supply chain, including the agriculture and food processing sectors.
The company is also heavily involved in the water-treatment industry, providing purification solutions to areas where water is not safe for consumption, including disaster zones. Kersia’s partnership with SEKO sees us support its work by supplying leading chemical dosing equipment across the company’s global operations, and their latest visit to Rieti saw our product management team introduce them to our upcoming innovations.
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SEKO UK is moving
After being based in Harlow, Essex for more than 25 years, SEKO UK is shortly moving to new premises as part of the business’s development and to accommodate the exciting changes planned for 2024 and beyond. The new office and warehouse complex is located in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, affording excellent transport links to London Stansted Airport. This will enable colleagues and clients to visit SEKO UK more conveniently, meeting with the team and receiving training on our latest products. SEKO UK began life as cleaning industry specialist Chemical Controls, operating in
Harlow until 1995 when SEKO acquired the business and developed it to become one of the UK’s leading equipment providers for applications such as laundry, warewash and surface cleaning. This growth continued as SEKO UK began operating in the water-treatment industry, taking high-performance chemical dosing and control solutions to operators of the sector’s most challenging processes. Now, this latest chapter in the history of SEKO UK will see the business deliver the same exceptional service its clients have grown accustomed to from its new base.
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SEKO in situ Cleaning & hygiene For a holiday village operator wanting a solution to precisely and consistently dose multiple chemicals into five washers within their on-premise laundry, SEKO’s WashDose Peri was the obvious choice. As well as enabling reduced water, electricity and chemicals in their onpremise laundry application, these five systems’ extensive lifespan, coupled with a minimal maintenance requirement
make them a cost-effective choice at a time when utilities costs remain high. Meanwhile, IoT-enabled remote connectivity via the SekoWeb app lets the operator benefit from cost-per-load data on demand to their smartphone for unprecedented operational efficiency. Find out more about WashDose Peri: click here.
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Water treatment Delivering live parameter measurements on demand, this intuitive Kontrol 800 Panel system allows the swimming pool operator to monitor and control chlorine dosing at their convenience via the dedicated SekoWeb smartphone app and online platform. As well as ensuring water quality is maintained, with Kontrol 800 Panel
management can track the true cost of their application while minimising chemical wastage as part of a safe, sustainable operation. Does this sound like a solution that could help you or your customers? If so, explore the full Kontrol 800 Panel specification: click here.
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SEKO in the press Hospital + Healthcare, Spring 2023: IoT for on-premise laundry INCLEAN, September/October 2023: Surface cleaning in leisure & hospitality Clean Middle East, October 2023: Revolutionising chemical dispensing
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European Cleaning Journal, October 2023: Surface-cleaning solutions SPLASH! August/September 2023: IoT swimming pool management
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