Kurita Announces Merger with Avista Technologies, Inc.

Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading global providers of water treatment solutions, announced its pending merger with sister company, Avista Technologies, Inc. (Avista). This merger will officially take effect on 1 April 2025. Avista, headquartered in San Marcos, California, specialises in membrane treatment solutions and process support for reverse osmosis systems, microfiltration/ultrafiltration and multimedia filtration.

Avista Technologies has established itself as a key player in the membrane treatment industry with a reputation for providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service. Their expertise in membrane treatment will seamlessly integrate with Kurita America’s comprehensive water solutions. 

The merger between Kurita America and Avista Technologies is a strategic move aimed at combining their strengths to better serve industrial and municipal markets. By leveraging Kurita America’s extensive water treatment solutions and Avista’s specialised knowledge in membrane treatment, the merged entity will offer an expanded portfolio of solutions. This collaboration promises to bring innovative technologies and a fresh approach to the market.

Toshi Maema, President and CEO of Avista Technologies, expressed his enthusiasm about the merger, stating, “We’re very excited about the opportunity to continue our team’s focus on membrane treatment innovation within Kurita America and increase synergies between our companies. The combined expertise and resources of both companies will drive innovation and uphold the high-quality standards that have defined Avista and Kurita for years.”

Both companies are committed to ensuring a smooth transition which underscores the shared vision of delivering unparalleled customer value and solutions for the future. This commitment will be reflected in every aspect of the merger process.

Kurita America and Avista share extensive experience in a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, microelectronics, power and petrochemical, among others. 

About Kurita America
As part of the Kurita Group, Kurita America brings innovations to market through the Kurita Way: a holistic water management approach that incorporates equipment, technologies, engineering and services to get to the root cause of customers’ water challenges to deliver optimal results while conserving natural resources for a sustainable world.

For more information about Kurita America visit kuritaamerica.com. For more information about the Kurita Group visit https://www.kurita.co.jp/english/.

About Avista Technologies, Inc.
Avista® Technologies Inc. was established in 1999 to develop and distribute membrane chemicals and provide global expert process support for reverse osmosis (RO), microfiltration/ultrafiltration (MF/UF), nano filtration (NF) and multimedia filtration (MMF). As a global brand of Kurita, Avista membrane treatment solutions help customers worldwide achieve their unique water treatment goals and reduce environmental impact through optimised system performance.

For more information about Avista visit avistamembranesolutions.com.