Sprintex Powers Up €9.3m Order with Breakthrough ZLD-UP Control Systems

A Milestone in Clean Tech Integration

Sprintex Limited (ASX, SIX) has reached a pivotal moment in its collaboration with Mest Water, delivering and commencing commissioning of fully integrated Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems at Mest Water’s Netherlands facility. This marks the final step before scaling up production of the ZLD-UP zero-liquid-discharge manure processing units, which promise to revolutionize nutrient recycling in agriculture.

The integrated control systems combine Sprintex’s high-speed Mechanical Vapour Recompression (MVR) compressors with advanced IoT-enabled automation, enabling fully autonomous operation and remote diagnostics. This leap from supplying components to delivering a turnkey system positions Sprintex as a key technology partner in Mest Water’s innovative manure-to-water process.

Commercial and Regulatory Tailwinds

The timing could not be better. The European Union’s newly legislated RENURE framework, which endorses recovered nitrogen and ammonia from manure as valid agricultural fertilisers, underpins a significant market opportunity. This regulatory shift reduces reliance on synthetic fertilisers, cutting costs and environmental impact, and directly supports Mest Water’s ZLD-UP systems.

Sprintex stands to benefit from this momentum with a potential maiden order valued at €9.3 million (A$16.6 million), as Mest Water prepares to manufacture up to 1,000 ZLD-UP units annually. The integrated control systems are central to each unit’s operation, promising recurring revenue streams from equipment supply and ongoing service contracts.

Engineering Collaboration and Future Outlook

The successful commissioning of five complete ZLD-UP systems is the culmination of a year-long engineering partnership. Sprintex’s engineers are on site to validate performance and ensure seamless integration of all process elements, from compressors to evaporators and sensors.

Managing Director Jay Upton highlighted the significance, "The PLC system acts as the command centre which brings the Mest Water process to life. Delivering and commissioning these systems demonstrates that the entire ZLD-UP solution is fully integrated and approaching commercial readiness." The company anticipates initial production orders following successful acceptance testing and is advancing discussions toward a multi-year European supply framework.

As the circular economy gains traction and environmental regulations tighten, Sprintex’s role in enabling sustainable nutrient recovery positions it well for growth in the clean technology sector.