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Exclusive agreement covers TETRA 'U' And 'LP' Block™ underdrains for drinking water applications

Richmond, VA -- Degremont Technologies - Infilco has been named the exclusive North American licensee and distributor for "U" and "LP" TETRA™ block underdrains manufactured by Severn Trent Services. Infilco Degremont will market, distribute and service the TETRA "U" Block™ , a high-density, lightweight polyethylene block for water filtration, and the TETRA "LP" Block™, a lower profile block of similar composition. Infilco Degremont will also sell three styles of Severn Trent's SAVAGE PLATE ®, a high-density, polyethylene porous plate.

TETRA™ underdrain filters have a proven design that provides superior distribution for both water and air, separately or concurrently. The TETRA "U" and "LP" models are popular with plant owners for their low headloss, lightweight construction, and easy installation either as a retrofit or for new filter underdrain application. The simple-to-assemble TETRA underdrain filters ensure exceptional installation strength, integrity, and maintenance-free life with no moving or wearing parts.

"The TETRA underdrains are a high quality proprietary technology, providing a perfect complement to our existing line of water filtration and clarification products" said Ilan Wilf, vice president of Sales and Marketing at Infilco Degremont. "With headworks, clarification, filtration and UV disinfection products, IDI is able to design and supply technologies for the complete water treatment train, meeting our customer's needs of retrofits, expansion and new installations". On Severn Trent Services, Wilf further commented: "It was a pleasure working with Severn Trent to realize and materialize the true synergies that exist between us as we develop this market".

"This agreement is about packaging our technology in order to create greater value for the client," added Tom Mills, vice president of Marketing and Business Development for Severn Trent Services. "We view Infilco Degremont as an exceptional partner for our underdrain products. With their proprietary position in clarification and filtration, Degremont is in an excellent position to leverage the patented TETRA technology for growth in the competitive North American water market."

Founded in 1894, Infilco Degremont is the U.S. affiliate of Degremont, the SUEZ Environment subsidiary specializing in water and wastewater treatment plants. With more than 3,000 employees working in over 70 countries, Degremont's 2003 revenues were in excess of $900 million.

Severn Trent Services, based in Fort Washington, PA., is a leading supplier of water and wastewater treatment solutions. The company's broad range of products and services is concentrated around disinfection and filtration technologies, pipeline analysis, rehabilitation and repair services, contract operating services, and state-of-the-art residential metering products. The company is a member of the Severn Trent Plc (London: SVT.L) group of companies, Birmingham, England, an international environmental services leader. Severn Trent is a FTSE 100 company.

Source: Degremont Technologies - Infilco