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LiqTech International, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIQT) is a clean technology and high-tech filtration company that regularly issues news about its ceramic silicon carbide membrane and filtration activities. Its updates highlight developments across water treatment systems, marine applications, commercial swimming pool filtration, industrial wastewater projects, and its Ceramics and Plastics segments.
Investors and observers following LIQT news can read about record commercial pool filtration sales based on the QlariFlow™ platform, orders for advanced membrane-based systems to treat oily wastewater, and progress in the Water for Energy segment focused on produced water recycling and complex industrial wastewater. The company also reports on pilot units for applications such as lithium brine production pretreatment and oil and gas water treatment.
LiqTech’s news flow includes announcements related to its marine water treatment activities, including its joint venture in China, Nantong JiTRI LiqTech Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd., and Jitri LiqTech. These items cover marine scrubber systems, dual-fuel engine water treatment solutions, and the construction of a marine-focused R&D test center and localization facility in Haimen, Nantong, as well as a regional spare parts warehouse.
Regular press releases also provide quarterly financial results, commentary on revenue trends in water systems, ceramics, plastics, and DPFs, and information on geographic initiatives such as the establishment of a service center in Texas in partnership with Halldor Systems. For users tracking LIQT, the news page offers a centralized view of operational milestones, segment performance, joint venture developments, and other corporate announcements over time.
LiqTech International (NASDAQ: LIQT) has secured its first commercial order for LiqTech PureFlow™ mobile units from Razorback Direct in Houston, Texas. These fully automated, containerized units are designed for water treatment in remote energy operations, capable of treating produced water to achieve 1-3 ppm of oil content without pretreatment.
The units feature remote monitoring capabilities, require minimal manpower, and come with a 5-year membrane warranty. Following successful pilot testing earlier this year, the units will be deployed in the North American Region, with delivery expected in Q1 2025. The technology demonstrated superior performance in handling complex water streams and generating lower waste volumes compared to competing technologies.
LiqTech International reported Q3 2024 financial results with revenue of $2.5 million, a 51% decrease from Q3 2023, primarily due to a delayed North American water treatment project. The company posted a gross loss margin of (8.5)% and a net loss of $(2.8) million. Key operational highlights include entering a joint venture with JiTRI for marine water treatment in China, receiving new pilot project orders, and implementing cost reduction strategies including a 10% headcount reduction. The company's cash balance was $4.5 million, with an additional $8.8 million raised through a private placement. Q4 2024 revenue guidance is set at $3.3-$4.3 million.
LiqTech International (NASDAQ: LIQT) has secured an order from a leading technology company for lithium brine production in the U.S. The company's ultrafiltration (UF) membrane technology will serve as a pre-treatment step for enhancing the ion exchange process in lithium extraction. The system demonstrates superior performance in small-scale tests and will be delivered in Q4 2024. This development aligns with the growing demand for lithium in electric vehicle batteries, where traditional production methods need replacement with more efficient technologies.
LiqTech International (NASDAQ: LIQT), a high-tech filtration company, has scheduled its third quarter 2024 financial results announcement for Thursday, November 14, 2024, before market opening. The company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results. Interested parties can join via phone at (833) 535-2206 or (412) 902-6741, or through a live webcast available on the company's investor relations website. A replay will be accessible until November 21, 2024.
LiqTech International (NASDAQ: LIQT) has formed a joint venture with Jiangsu Marine Equipment Co. (JiTRI) in China, establishing Nantong JiTRI LiqTech Green Energy Technology Co. The JV will develop and sell membrane-based water treatment equipment for marine ships using LiqTech's silicon carbide ceramic technology. LiqTech, as majority owner, will contribute its marine water treatment solutions, while JiTRI will provide facilities, local support, and initial funding. LiqTech currently holds over 20% market share in marine scrubbers, with more than 170 systems installed worldwide. The venture targets China's dominant 80% share of global shipbuilding, with 400 new vessels ordered for 2024-2027 requiring EGR solutions.
LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIQT) has announced a private placement transaction of up to $10 million with existing institutional investors. The deal includes:
- 3,630,129 shares of common stock
- 1,369,871 pre-funded warrants
- Warrants to purchase up to 5,000,000 shares
The combined purchase price is $2.00 per share and accompanying warrant. The transaction will close in two tranches, with the first tranche to 19.99% of outstanding shares. LiqTech plans to use the proceeds to fund commercial development in the U.S. oil & gas sector, expand efforts in the European and U.S. swimming pool sector, and develop a new initiative in the marine exhaust gas recirculation water treatment segment.
LiqTech International (NASDAQ: LIQT) reported its Q2 2024 financial results, showing a 10% decrease in revenue to $4.5 million compared to Q2 2023. The company's gross profit margin declined to 16.0% from 23.3% in Q2 2023, while net loss increased to $(2.1) million from $(1.6) million. Despite challenges, LiqTech made progress in key markets:
- Received orders for produced water treatment in the U.S.
- Entered MoU with China Haisum Engineering for industrial water treatment
- Signed agreements to expand marine scrubber footprint
- Delivered commercial pilot unit for oil and gas produced water filtration
- Obtained NSF certification for pool systems in the U.S.
The company expects Q3 2024 revenue between $4.0 million and $5.0 million.
LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIQT) has obtained NSF certification for its Aqua Solution® swimming pool water filtration systems, enabling the company to market and sell these systems in the U.S. This certification opens up a significant opportunity in the American market, complementing LiqTech's existing 120+ installations across Europe and Asia Pacific.
LiqTech's swimming pool solutions offer superior energy efficiency, water conservation, and reduced chemical consumption compared to traditional media filtration systems. Key benefits include:
- Up to 80% reduction in water usage
- 60% lower energy consumption
- 30% lower chlorine dosing
- One-third the size of conventional systems
The Aqua Solution® integrates a dead-end structural design with advanced membrane technology, providing more cost-efficient filtration performance and higher flow rates at lower pressure compared to traditional sand filters.
LiqTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIQT) has received an order for a pilot system for produced water treatment in the U.S. from one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. This marks the second significant produced water treatment order in the U.S. for LiqTech in recent months. The pilot system, scheduled for delivery in Q3 2024, will demonstrate LiqTech's silicon carbide ceramic ultrafiltration technology for treating produced water to enable re-injection and beneficial reuse while meeting regulatory requirements.
Earlier this year, LiqTech received its first U.S.-based order for a containerized pilot system from Razorback Direct, which has been running stably for over two months, meeting all requirements. CEO Fei Chen highlighted the growing importance of produced water treatment in the U.S. oil and gas industry to offset freshwater demand and drive sustainability.
LiqTech International (NASDAQ: LIQT) and China Haisum Engineering Co., (Stock Code 002116) have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the application of LiqTech's advanced filtration system for industrial water treatment in China. LiqTech's silicon carbide membrane-based ultrafiltration technology has shown promising results in treating challenging industrial water globally. China Haisum, a comprehensive engineering company, will introduce LiqTech's technology to relevant Chinese industries.
Fei Chen, CEO of LiqTech, emphasized China's significance in the industrial water treatment market and the growing importance of environmental protection. Wen Zheng, General Manager of China Haisum's Shanghai Headquarters, expressed commitment to promoting technological innovation and sustainable development in China's light industry sector through this collaboration.