MemCor™ MBR systems selected for three major wastewater treatment plant expansions in England

Rhea-AI Summary

DuPont (NYSE: DD) was selected to supply MemCor™ MBR membrane bioreactor systems for wastewater treatment expansions at three United Utilities sites in the North West of England: Eccles, Salford, and Wigan.

The Wigan plant serves over 437,000 people and will become the largest MBR plant in the UK, aiming to meet tighter discharge standards, boost effluent quality and deliver operational efficiencies.

Positive

• Selected to supply MemCor MBR systems for three major UK sites: Eccles, Salford, Wigan
• Wigan plant to serve >437,000 people and become the largest MBR plant in the UK
• MemCor technology is already used in >300 municipal and industrial installations worldwide

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• None.

Key Figures

Facilities expanded: 3 wastewater plants Population served: over 437,000 people MBR installations: more than 300 +5 more

8 metrics

Facilities expanded 3 wastewater plants Eccles, Salford and Wigan sites in North West England

Population served over 437,000 people Wigan facility service area

MBR installations more than 300 Global MemCor MBR municipal and industrial installations

Technology track record over 30 years MemCor MBR technology operational history

Water treated more than 50 million gallons/minute Water purified using DuPont Water Solutions technologies

Countries served 112 countries Global footprint of DuPont Water Solutions technologies

Current share price $50.87 Price before news; DD common stock

52-week range $22.4979–$52.66 DD 52-week low and high before this news

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Technical Price at $50.87, trading above 200-day MA of $34.86 and within 3.4% of the 52-week high $52.66.

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Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 12 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 12	Award recognition	Positive	-4.1%	Edison Awards finalist nod for FilmTec Fortilife XC160UHP wastewater membrane.
Feb 10	Earnings & guidance	Positive	+5.0%	Reported 4Q25 and 2025 results with 2026 sales and EPS outlook.
Feb 04	Product launch	Positive	+5.6%	Launched FilmTec MXP RO-8038-FF element for higher dairy RO productivity.
Feb 03	Product launch	Positive	+2.0%	Introduced Liveo C6-8XX liquid silicone rubber series for healthcare uses.
Jan 28	Product launch	Positive	+0.0%	Debuted AmberLite FPA57 resin to improve organic acid purification efficiency.

Pattern Detected

Recent product and technology news has usually aligned with positive price reactions, with one notable divergence on an award recognition.

Recent Company History

Over the past few weeks, DuPont has issued several technology- and innovation-focused announcements in water and advanced materials. Launches such as FilmTec™ MXP RO-8038-FF and AmberLite™ FPA57 resin, plus the Liveo™ C6-8XX healthcare silicone series, were followed by modest to strong positive moves, while a 2026 Edison Awards finalist nod saw a negative reaction. Earnings and guidance on Feb 10 produced a 4.95% gain. Today’s MemCor™ MBR win extends this water-treatment innovation and commercialization narrative.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement underscores DuPont’s focus on advanced water technologies, adding three major wast...

Analysis

This announcement underscores DuPont’s focus on advanced water technologies, adding three major wastewater treatment expansions in England and positioning Wigan as the UK’s largest MBR plant. It extends a series of recent product and innovation updates in membranes and resins, reinforcing the Healthcare & Water Technologies narrative described in recent filings. Investors may watch how wins like this translate into segment growth versus guidance and how execution scales across more than 300 MBR installations worldwide.

Key Terms

membrane bioreactor

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membrane bioreactor technical

"Membrane Bioreactors (MBRs) are an advanced wastewater treatment process that combines..."

A membrane bioreactor is a wastewater treatment system that combines living microbes to break down contaminants with fine physical membranes that sieve out solids, producing very clean water. Think of it as a living filter plus a fine mesh that separates and recovers water in one compact unit. Investors care because it can lower long‑term treatment costs, meet strict discharge or reuse rules, and create recurring revenue or savings for industrial and municipal customers.

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United Utilities announced MemCor™ MBR systems will be key technology for three of its largest sites in the North West of England

WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- United Utilities, the water and wastewater services provider for the North West of England, has selected DuPont Water Solutions to supply MemCor™ membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems for wastewater treatment plant expansions at three facilities. The advanced membrane system will help United Utilities expand wastewater treatment capacity, meet stricter discharge requirements and produce high-quality treated effluent.

MemCor™ MBR technology was selected during a competitive bid process to upgrade three wastewater treatment plants in the region: Eccles, Salford and Wigan. The facility in Wigan, which serves a population of over 437,000 people, will become the largest MBR plant in the UK.

"We are honored and proud to have been selected by United Utilities as their Membrane Bioreactor partner for these significant projects. Our advanced MemCor™ MBR technology will support the Eccles, Salford, and Wigan sites to achieve improved future effluent treatment standards," said Karla Butler, Vice President and General Manager at DuPont Water Solutions. "These projects reflect the shared commitment of DuPont and United Utilities to bring world-class treatment solutions and operational resilience into the heart of the UK's wastewater infrastructure."

Membrane Bioreactors (MBRs) are an advanced wastewater treatment process that combines activated sludge treatment with MemCor™ MBR membrane filtration, resulting in superior effluent quality and high operational efficiencies. The system can deliver stable performance, operational flexibility and reduced maintenance requirements, which can lead to significant life-cycle cost savings.

"Procuring MBR technology at scale and doing it earlier in the AMP gives us the benefits of economies of scale, greater certainty, quicker delivery, improved standardization and long-term operational value," said James Davies, Regional Delivery Manager at United Utilities. "It also helps us meet tighter water quality requirements for the environment, which will benefit the communities we serve."

For over 30 years, MemCor™ MBR technology has established a reputation for high efficiency, reliability, and reduced operational costs, and it is now used in more than 300 municipal and industrial installations worldwide.

DuPont Water Solutions technologies are helping to purify more than 50 million gallons of water every minute in 112 countries across the world.  DuPont offers market-leading technologies to address a variety of challenges faced by water treatment municipalities, seawater desalination plants, and industrial water users, including the microelectronics industry, through a broad portfolio of membranes, resins and complete systems. The team is also innovating solutions that can help balance the world's growing water and energy demands, with products that support the production of electricity, lithium and green hydrogen.

About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader, providing advanced solutions that help transform industries and improve everyday life across our key markets of healthcare, water, construction, and industrial. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.

DuPont™, the DuPont Oval Logo, and all trademarks and service marks denoted with ™, ℠ or ® are owned by affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. unless otherwise noted.

 

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SOURCE DuPont

FAQ

What did DuPont announce on February 18, 2026 about United Utilities and MBR systems (DD)?

DuPont announced it will supply MemCor™ MBR systems for three United Utilities sites in England. According to the company, the scope covers Eccles, Salford and Wigan to expand capacity and meet stricter discharge requirements.

How will the MemCor MBR installation at Wigan affect local wastewater capacity and compliance (DD)?

The Wigan installation will expand capacity and target higher effluent quality standards. According to the company, Wigan serves over 437,000 people and will become the largest MBR plant in the UK to meet tighter discharge rules.

What operational benefits does DuPont claim for MemCor MBR systems in the United Utilities projects (DD)?

MemCor MBR systems are said to deliver superior effluent quality, stable performance and reduced maintenance needs. According to the company, these features support operational flexibility and potential life-cycle cost savings for the sites.

Which United Utilities sites will receive MemCor MBR upgrades and when was the announcement (DD)?

The upgrades were announced on February 18, 2026 for the Eccles, Salford and Wigan wastewater treatment plants. According to the company, the selection followed a competitive bid process for those three sites.

How widely used is MemCor MBR technology globally as stated by DuPont (DD)?

MemCor MBR technology is used in more than 300 municipal and industrial installations worldwide. According to the company, its technologies help purify over 50 million gallons of water every minute in 112 countries.

What strategic advantages did United Utilities cite for procuring MBR technology at scale (DD)?

United Utilities said procuring MBR at scale offers economies of scale, quicker delivery and improved standardization. According to the company, this approach provides greater certainty and long-term operational value during the AMP period.