(From left) Consortium Waterworks Sdn Bhd directors Johnny Ling, Melvin Hor, Alex Saw and Chau Wei Pin at the Asiawater Exhibition 2024 which was held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from April 23 to 25.
Consortium Waterworks Sdn Bhd (CWSB)’s subsidiary C.H.S. Steelworks Snd Bhd (CHS) has been awarded the contract to supply penstock and stop logs for Singapore’s Tuas Water Reclamation Plant C3C project.
CWSB, under its subsidiaries – C.H.S. Steelworks Sdn Bhd (CHS) and AFC Valve Malaysia Sdn Bhd (AFC) – announced this achievement during the recent Asiawater Exhibition 2024 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, which was held from April 23 to 25.
The entire project will see the company supply roughly 500 sets of CHS’ stainless steel UHMWPE seal penstock, valued at RM35mil. This represents one of the biggest penstock supplies in a single project package globally, in terms of quantity and value.
The Tuas Water Reclamation Plant C3C project will be able to treat up to 650,000 cubic metres of domestic sewage per day – enough to fill 260 Olympic-sized swimming pools – and up to 150,000 cubic metres of industrial-used water.
The Tuas Water Reclamation Plant C3C project will involve the supply of 500 sets of penstock.
CWSB director Melvin Hor shares that this project represents a major leap forward for CWSB and its subsidiaries.
“Previously, we placed more emphasis on projects within Malaysia, but now we are stepping forward into our neighbouring countries,” he says.
“The good news for us is that we are able to explore a new market to segmentise our market size for the South-East Asian region.”
Consortium Waterworks Sdn Bhd (CWSB) director Melvin Hor says that the project represents a major leap forward for CWSB and its subsidiaries.
Hor adds that CHS’ and AFC’s expertise in water, sewage and irrigation industries allows them to handle multiple large-scale projects, without compromising product quality and consistency.
“With our product’s superior quality and advanced design, the lifespan of our penstock is prolonged, which is a big benefit for the end-users and operators to reduce maintenance costs and operating expenses,” he says.
“Our engineers, with the help of the latest 3D software, are made up of strong and skilled personnel, and equipped with necessary equipment and machinery. With all of this, we can produce high-quality products with an extended longevity of service.”
Hor says that the companies also conduct rigorous quality control procedures to ensure that all products are of the highest quality and precision.
“We conduct quality checks according to ISO requirements. This takes place for all incoming raw materials, during the manufacturing process and upon the finished product, to make sure everything is in order before delivering the products to our customers.
“We also actively work on the feedback we receive from customers to upgrade and improve our product designs for better functionality and ultimately to serve our customers better.”
At the Asiawater Exhibition 2024, AFC also launched a hydro-powered generator project to serve local communities, which will be beneficial for developing countries across the South-East Asian region.
AFC’s hydro-powered generator will serve local communities and be beneficial for developing countries across the South-East Asian region.
The integrated hydro-powered generator is a turbine generator that acts as a renewable energy solution for water distribution networks. The generator can be integrated and installed alongside existing pipelines and infrastructure, to use the water flow to generate electricity in rural areas with limited power supply.
“The generator is a renewable energy solution that uses the pressure and flow in existing pipelines to generate electricity, to power or energise electrical devices,” says Hor.
“Currently, if you need a power supply in rural areas, you would have to engage with the relevant authorities and find the perfect location for them to set up a generator.
“With our product, we can use the systems that are already in place to generate power and electricity – which is easier in the long run, as it saves time and cost.”
Another one of AFC’s products that could benefit end-users across a broad spectrum is the AFC air valve, which could solve the issue of low water pressure in South-East Asia.
“Our air valves can be used for water network distribution systems, not just in Malaysia, but for the whole South-East Asian region,” says Hor.
“We face low water pressure issues, which results in a sluggish and weak water flow, because of the air trapped inside the pipeline systems – which is why you need an air valve to release the trapped air.”
“Once the air is removed, the pressure automatically builds up and the pipeline systems can deliver more water, allowing us to solve the water pressure problem with minimal cost.”
Looking ahead, Hor shares that CHS and AFC aim to participate in more projects and programmes to have a greater impact in the region.
For more information, visit afcmalaysia.com or chs.com.my
