Strix signs water purification deal with Chinese livestock group

AIM-quoted Strix Group has signed a contract with Chia Tai Group, a major Chinese livestock company, to adopt its HaloPure technology at one of the group’s pig farms in China which can farm 2,800 sow pigs.

The Isle of Man-based group specialises in temperature control systems for kettles, but has diversified into water purification and disinfection solutions in the livestock farming industry in China, where it already operates manufacturing facilities.

The HaloPure technology has a unique ability to not only treat raw incoming water, but also maintain an ongoing sanitised environment throughout the water line. This application is designed for industries reliant on long distance water lines with significant bacteria contamination such as livestock farming.

Strix’s technology was selected for its water purification and disinfection solution technologies to prevent the spread of African swine fever virus (ASFV).

HaloPure is increasingly well recognised by the market and is likely to result in significant further business opportunities in the future.

Tests on ASFV were conducted by a national government-certified P3 laboratory proving that HaloPure can effectively kill the ASFV virus for raw water and waterline. Strix will install the full system by end of this month.

Additionally, this technology has also been identified for use in numerous other healthcare and dentistry applications – 35 hospitals in China have indicated they are adopting this technology for dental services and 28 hospitals for rinse water, with sales expected within 2021.

The HaloPure technology is well positioned to respond to the anticipated policy change in China, which will require regulated water for use in all livestock farms, hospitals and clinics.

The HaloPure technology is being developed in a number of Strix’s new applications. Strix was able to use this technology during the COVID-19 pandemic to create a disinfection facility at its Guangzhou factory, eliminating potential viruses or bacteria on the clothes of employees entering its factories, creating a safe and healthy working environment during the pandemic.

Strix chief executive, Mark Bartlett, said: “In line with the strategy set-out at the Capital Markets Day in November, Strix continues to invest in compelling growth opportunities within the water category and remains focused on capturing the medium-term benefit by entering into commercial agreements which will drive future profitability.

“The Strix HaloPure technology represents a highly attractive proposition for industries that require a water purification and disinfection solution and we are delighted with the continued progress being made following the successful implementation into the pig and chicken farming industry and the dental market in China.

“We look forward to updating the market on further developments of the success of this technology in due course.”