Sprintex Eyes €4.8m Revenue from Van Drie Trial of Upgraded ZLD-UP System
Sprintex has commissioned an upgraded manure processing system with Mest Water, setting the stage for a major trial at Van Drie Group farms that could unlock A$8.4 million in revenue. The company is also expanding its market reach with a new mobile system targeting smaller farms amid tightening EU ammonia regulations.
- ZLD-UP system enhanced with dual-wheel compressors, boosting efficiency and revenue
- Upcoming on-site trial at Van Drie Group farms, Europe’s largest veal producer
- Potential 200-unit order worth €4.8m (A$8.4m), increased by €1m due to upgrades
- New mobile ZLD-UP system targets smaller farms to meet EU ammonia emission cuts
- Negotiations underway for Dutch government subsidies to support broader adoption
Enhanced ZLD-UP System Commissioned
Sprintex Limited has announced the successful commissioning of its enhanced Zero Liquid Discharge Universal Process (ZLD-UP) system at Mest Water’s Tubbergen facility in the Netherlands. The system now incorporates Sprintex’s bespoke MW20 and MW10 dual-wheel compressors, which have significantly improved energy efficiency and increased revenue potential by approximately €5,000 (A$8,797) per unit. This upgrade positions the technology as a commercially viable solution for sustainable manure processing and ammonia emission reduction.
Van Drie Group Trial and Potential Order
Building on this momentum, Mest Water has scheduled an on-site trial of the enhanced ZLD-UP system at Van Drie Group farms in June 2025. Van Drie Group, the Netherlands’ largest veal producer with annual revenues around €3.2 billion (A$6.2 billion), represents a landmark potential customer. Should the trial prove successful, Mest Water anticipates a purchase order for 200 units, generating €4.8 million (A$8.4 million) in revenue for Sprintex during the 2025/2026 financial year. Notably, the order value has increased by €1 million (A$1.8 million) due to the integration of the advanced compressors.
Expanding Market Reach with Mobile Systems
In addition to the stationary ZLD-UP systems designed for large agribusinesses, Mest Water has developed a new mobile ZLD-UP system capable of processing 3,000 kg/hr. This portable solution targets smaller farms, which face stringent European Union regulations requiring a 50% reduction in ammonia emissions by 2030. With over 17,000 farms in the Netherlands alone needing to comply, the mobile system could unlock a significantly broader market segment. Mest Water is actively negotiating with the Dutch government to secure subsidies and provincial co-financing to support rental programs, further facilitating widespread adoption.
Broader Implications and Growing Interest in MVR Technology
Beyond manure processing, Sprintex’s Mechanical Vapour Recompression (MVR) compressors are gaining traction across Europe, driven by the Mest Water partnership and exposure at the Hannover Messe industrial trade fair. MVR technology offers energy-efficient solutions for various industrial applications, including wastewater treatment and renewable energy production. Sprintex plans to launch three new MVR compressor models in 2025, aiming to capitalize on growing demand for sustainable industrial technologies.
Management Perspective
Sprintex CEO Jay Upton highlighted the strategic significance of these developments, stating that the partnership with Mest Water is delivering exceptional results and that the upcoming Van Drie trial represents a pivotal milestone. He emphasized the potential for the ZLD-UP system to transform sustainable farming practices in Europe and unlock substantial shareholder value as broader interest and government support materialize.
Bottom Line?
Sprintex’s upcoming Van Drie trial and government subsidy talks could redefine its European growth trajectory.
Questions in the middle?
- Will the Van Drie Group trial validate the enhanced ZLD-UP system’s performance under real farm conditions?
- How quickly can government subsidies and rental programs be secured to accelerate market penetration?
- What is the potential for Sprintex’s MVR compressors to disrupt other European industrial sectors beyond agriculture?
