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HEADWORKS BIO® INC. AWARDED SECOND STX CONTRACT TO COMPLETE AND COMMISSION THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM ON ALLURE OF THE SEAS CRUISE SHIP [ Download PDF ] WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR OASIS OF THE SEA'S SISTER SHIP WILL BE COMPLETED AND COMMISSIONED BY HEADWORKS BIO™ 
HOUSTON, Texas - Feb 24, 2010 - Headworks Bio Inc. is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with STX Europe in Turku, Finland, for the completion and commissioning of a wastewater treatment system for the Allure of the Seas cruise ship. The Allure of the Seas will be delivered to its owner, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, at the end of this year. Using innovative moving bed bioreactor ("MBBR") and Return Activated Sludge technologies, the system is another step forward in the trend towards advanced onboard wastewater treatment and water reuse.
Allure of the Seas is the sister ship to the Oasis of the Seas, also built by STX Europe for Royal Caribbean International. It will have capacity for 5,400 guests onboard in 2,700 staterooms with a crew contingent of 2,160 members. All wastewater, including: black, accommodation grey, galley grey , food waste, and laundry grey water generated onboard will be treated to a higher quality than the Alaska State Discharge Standards, currently the most stringent in the world. The maiden voyage of this technologically advanced ship is scheduled for late October of 2010 and all systems will be functional and ready for passengers prior to launch. The inaugural passenger cruise is set for December 2010 out of its home port in Ft. Lauderdale. Sami Hautala, Vice President of STX Europe, enthusiastically explained why they chose Headworks Bio again: "After our successful collaboration on the Oasis of the Seas, we look forward to working with Headworks Bio on the Allure of the Seas project. What we expect from our suppliers is not only high-quality, reliable equipment, but also total commitment and professionalism in the handling and execution of the projects. The Headworks Bio team has demonstrated that they excel in all those areas." Headworks Bio's recent acquisition of various assets of Hydroxyl Systems, Inc. and its recruitment of former members of the Hydroxyl engineering team has increased the company's capacity and expertise, strengthening it as a leading solutions provider in the fast growing MBBR and IFAS wastewater treatment systems market. MBBR technology is a biological wastewater treatment process which is more efficient than conventional or membrane wastewater treatment systems. It is not only more cost efficient, but requires less energy and space, both paramount considerations in the extremely limited confines of ships. Hydroxyl was one of the first of two companies to develop MBBR technology for use in municipalities and industrial applications and became the world leader in marine wastewater treatment and other unique industrial applications as well as a serious contender in the municipal market. Hydroxyl's ActiveCell™ biofilm carriers have many years of proven success in the field. Using the ActiveCell and other biofilm carriers, Headworks Bio provides innovative MBBR and IFAS solutions for compact modular systems and designs which can significantly increase the flow capacity and efficiency of new and existing plants within their original footprint. "We take this second order from STX as a sign of confidence in our technology and our team and we look forward to successfully continuing to build a long term relationship with STX"" stated Headworks Bio's president, Michele LaNoue. "We are proud to be part of this important project, which demonstrates the superiority of Headworks Bio and its advanced wastewater treatment systems when it comes to applications where space is limited, operations have to be simple and reliability is absolutely critical. If something stops working on the ship's wastewater plant while out to sea, you can't simply call a plumber!" back to top HEADWORKS BIO® INC. GRANTS INFILCO DEGREMONT, INC. FULL RIGHTS TO CONTINUED USE OF THE ACTIVECELL® BIOFILM CARRIERS FOR MBBR WASTEWATER TREATMENT [ Download PDF ] 
HOUSTON, Texas - Oct 06, 2009 - Headworks Bio Inc. is pleased to announce that following its recent acquisition of Hydroxyl Systems, Inc., it has signed an agreement with Infilco Degremont, Inc. ("IDI") headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Originally a licensee of Hydroxyl, IDI will continue to pursue the IFAS/MBBR market under the terms of a new agreement with Headworks Bio, which grants IDI full access to the ActiveCell® Biofilm Carriers.
When asked why they entered into this agreement with IDI, Headworks Bio's CEO, Michele LaNoue, responded with "MBBR/IFAS systems require deep expertise based on years of experience. It is not simply a matter, as some would think, of throwing a bunch of plastic bits into the system and hoping for the best. Although IDI and Headworks continue to compete in the market, we both agree that a certain degree of collaboration on projects that were jointly developed with the former Hydroxyl company benefits all involved. In this way, both of our companies continue to improve our already well established expertise in this emerging technology. This is good for the technology's acceptance in the market as well as for the ultimate customers." Headworks Bio's recent acquisition of various assets of Hydroxyl Systems, Inc. and its recruitment of former members of the Hydroxyl engineering team has increased the company's capacity and expertise, strengthening it as a leading solutions provider in the fast growing IFAS and MBBR wastewater treatment systems market. MBBR technology (Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor) is a biological wastewater treatment process which is more efficient than conventional or membrane wastewater treatment systems. It is not only more cost efficient, but requires less energy and space, both paramount considerations in the extremely limited confines of ships. Hydroxyl was one of the first of two companies to develop MBBR technology for use in municipalities and industrial applications and became the world leader in marine wastewater treatment. Hydroxyl's ActiveCell Biofilm Carriers have many years of proven success in the field. Using the ActiveCell and other biofilm carriers, Headworks Bio provides innovative MBBR and IFAS solutions for compact modular systems as well as for designs which can significantly increase the flow capacity and efficiency of new and existing plants within their original footprint. back to top HEADWORKS BIO® INC. AWARDED CONTRACT TO COMMISSION WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM ON THE WORLD'S LARGEST CRUISE SHIP [ Download PDF ] PROJECT BEGUN BY RECENTLY ACQUIRED HYDROXYL® SYSTEMS, INC. WILL BE COMPLETED ON SCHEDULE BY HEADWORKS BIO™ TEAM HOUSTON, Texas - Sept 23, 2009 - Headworks Bio Inc. is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with STX Europe in Turku, Finland, for the finalization and commissioning of the Oasis of the Seas Cruise Ship wastewater treatment system. Using innovative moving bed bioreactor ("MBBR") and Return Activated Sludge technologies, the system promises to be the first example of the latest evolution in onboard wastewater treatment.
Oasis of the Seas is the world's largest cruise ship being built by STX Europe for Royal Caribbean International. It will have capacity for 5,400 guests onboard in 2,700 staterooms with a crew contingent of 2,160 members. All black, grey, galley, food waste, and laundry wastewater generated onboard will be treated to a higher quality than the Alaska State Discharge Standards, currently the most stringent in the world. The maiden voyage of this technologically groundbreaking ship is scheduled for December of 2009 and all systems will be functional and ready for passengers prior to launch. "When the original wastewater treatment system supplier for the Oasis of the Seas was no longer able to complete the system in August of this year, we were more than relieved to have the Headworks Bio team step in so quickly," stated Sami Hautala, Vice President of STX Europe. "The transition to their group was made virtually seamless by the professionalism of their managers and the expertise of their engineers and technicians. Additionally, their team suggested improvements on the original design which removed any doubt as to its operating efficiently under the most challenging of conditions. We've been extremely impressed by their determination to not only accomplish certification of the system on time for the ship's maiden voyage, but to ensure that the system is the best possible design aboard any cruise liner in the world. On many levels, Oasis of the Seas is a world class engineering feat, including the unique biological system for treating its wastewater." Headworks Bio's recent acquisition of various assets of Hydroxyl Systems, Inc. and its recruitment of former members of the Hydroxyl engineering team has increased the company's capacity and expertise, strengthening it as a leading solutions provider in the fast growing MBBR and IFAS wastewater treatment systems market. MBBR technology is a biological wastewater treatment process which is more efficient than conventional or membrane wastewater treatment systems. It is not only more cost efficient, but requires less energy and space, both paramount considerations in the extremely limited confines of ships. Hydroxyl was one of the first of two companies to develop MBBR technology for use in municipalities and industrial applications and became the world leader in marine wastewater treatment. Hydroxyl's ActiveCell™ biofilm carriers have many years of proven success in the field. Using the ActiveCell and other biofilm carriers, Headworks Bio provides innovative MBBR and IFAS solutions for compact modular systems and designs which can significantly increase the flow capacity and efficiency of new and existing plants within their original footprint. "Participating in the completion of the Oasis of the Seas is an exciting venture for Headworks Bio," stated its President, Michele LaNoue. "The shipping industry recognizes this cruise ship as a remarkable engineering, architectural, and design achievement. Certainly the treatment of the wastewater generated by day-to-day operations involving over 8,000 people on board will live up to the high bar set by the many innovations designed throughout the ship. Headworks Bio's system sets new standards in the shipping industry water treatment business for quality of effluent, ease of use, low maintenance, low energy and chemical requirements, and peace of mind for passengers and crew, while doing its job to protect the seas from further pollution." back to top HEADWORKS® ACQUIRES THE BUSINESS OF HYDROXYL [ Download PDF ] HOUSTON, Texas - Sept 01, 2009 - A global company based here has expanded its ability to help produce re-useable water for people in drought or poverty conditions around the world. Headworks Inc., producer of water treatment products and technologies, announced it acquired the business of Hydroxyl Services Inc. of Canada, and is integrating those resources into its Headworks Bio group that produces systems to turn wastewater into useful water needed in the U.S. and Europe as well as in South America, North Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Agencies estimate that some 1.1 billion people or one-sixth of world population are without clean water, and some 2.6 billion are without sanitation. Worldwide water shortages are expected by 2050, according to the World Water Council. By 2030, nearly half the world's people will be living in regions of acute water shortage, the United Nations said. "A major cause of health and economic problems is lack of disease-free water for washing, irrigation and commercial use in many parts of the world, and Headworks has the technology to help solve these problems," Michele LaNoue, its chief executive, said. Hydroxyl engineers and scientists will be added immediately to Headworks Bio staff to accelerate work on re-useable water systems, LaNoue said. She said the company was increasing its presence in many regions of the world. Hydroxyl is a leading provider of moving bed bioreactor (MBBR) and integrated fix-film activated sludge (IFAS) technologies for the wastewater industry. The process uses small but highly efficient polyethylene modules to attract and grow bacteria cultures that help produce re-useable water. It often doubles the flow capacity of treatment plants. Both companies have extensive experience among municipal, industrial and marine applications using this technology. MBBR has proven to be a successful, sustainable and economically attractive solution and ranks as a substantial potential market product, a report from Frost & Sullivan said. It is ideally suited for upgrade and expansion of existing plants... and meets new stringent environmental legislation on the discharge of wastewater implemented in developed nations, the report added. MBBR installations are at food plants, paper mills, mines, municipalities and aboard cruise ships. Among Hydroxyl clients are ship builders and cruise lines such as STX Europe, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and BC Ferries. Headworks Bio also delivers the technology in compact, modular systems that increase capacity and efficiency in existing or new plants. It is ideal for decentralized systems and real estate projects, the company said. "The real issue for Headworks is to help nations, states, cities and villages generate clean water," LaNoue said. "We are determined to make a positive difference in this enormous worldwide problem." LaNoue, a lawyer, is a graduate of Texas A&M University and the University of Houston law school. Headworks was founded in 1994 and has some 20 engineers and other representatives who serve more than 50 countries. back to top Headworks® Inc. Proudly Announces the Addition of a Series of Drum-Type Screens and Static Screens to their Product Line Introducing the TurboDrum IF™, TurboDrum IN™, and TurboStat™ HOUSTON, Texas - May 20, 2009 - The TurboDrum series from Headworks has been specifically engineered to meet the higher levels of screenings required by modern municipal wastewater facilities. Innovative advances in water treatment such as Membrane Bio Reactor (MBR) and Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) processes require higher levels of screenings removal (liquid-solid separation) on the front end. Headworks TurboDrums are a reliable, cost effective way to achieve these removal challenges. "By utilizing wedge wire manufactured by Johnson Screens®, Inc., we can offer proven, high quality screening capacity to the municipal industry at competitive rates." said CEO Michele LaNoue. "And assembly in Texas assures compliance with Buy American requirements." This equipment is available in a wide range of hydraulic and separation capacities to allow customization for the most effective screening solutions. The TurboDrumIF™ - Internally Fed Drum Screen: with screen openings as small as .25mm, is ideally suited for fine liquid-solid separation. TurboDrumIF effectively removes hair, fibers and suspended material from municipal wastewaters, minimizing operation and maintenance costs. This heavy duty drum screen works extremely well when paired with MBR systems, package treatment plants, sludge dewatering, and sludge thickening, with flow capacities up to 2400m3/d (15.2 mgd). The TurboDrumIN™ - In-Channel Inclined Drum Screen is designed to be installed in a channel at a 35-degree angle for gravity fed applications. This type of screen is an exceptionally good choice for fine screening in front of MBR systems. This all-in-one system handles flows up to 4600 m3h (29mgd) with minimum maintenance. TurboStat™ - Sidehill Static Screen is one of the simplest and most economical methods for solids separation. This screen is best suited for small municipal wastewater plants and various industrial applications. The TurboStat is available in stainless steel or fiberglass and requires only minimal maintenance with flows up to 1,000 gpm. back to top Headworks® Inc. Acquires High-End Agitator for Advanced Wastewater Treatment HOUSTON, Texas - May 15, 2009 - Headworks acquires the exclusive license of a high-end agitator screenings washing system. Headworks has obtained the sole license for the TurboWash™, an agitator-based screenings washing system. The TurboWash will be marketed internationally in combination with in-channel screens, and as a high volume stand-alone unit, the TurboTank™. The TurboWash is the most efficient, low-maintenance solution in the marketplace. Proven technology for over 15 years in many installations worldwide, the patented agitator Turbowash™ system is a simple and versatile add-on for any screens and screenings handling installation. Headworks Turbowash™System: Screenings Washer The simple principle is an agitator that creates a highly turbulent mixing regiment zone in a channel or tank (similar to the water around a propeller on a motor boat). The TurboWash immediately preceeds screening equipment, which can include a spiral screen or any other type of screen. Wastewater enters the agitation zone and is heavily mixed. The turbulent zone of influence created by the TurboWash agitator loosens and emulsifies the organic BOD material attached to the screenings, allowing the soluble and fine particulate BOD material to pass through the screen openings. Additionally, the screenings device intermittently runs backward thus pushing retained solids back into the turbulent zones, exposing them to further turbulent actions in order to dislodge the biological particles. This patented repeating (backwards/forwards) action is executed in a regular cycle. TurboTank™System The high-end TurboTank™ is the stand-alone version, which includes the TurboWash, suitable for large volume screenings washing, ie: flow through a sluice trough. Gerald Seidl, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing said of the TurboWash: "This product is like none other on the market. TurboWash offers the only superior washings solution of its kind." Washing of screenings material has become more important than ever with tightened environmental regulations, landfill regulations, etc. They require the deposit of screenings clean of biodegradable material. back to top Headworks® Inc. Premieres the Headworks Integrated Treatment [HIT] System WorldWide The HIT System, a compact moving bed biofilm (MBBR) reactor system treats wastewater in a fraction of the footprint of traditional wastewater treatment facilities HOUSTON, Texas - May 05, 2009 - Headworks proudly premieres its HIT System, a unique, compact wastewater treatment plant, which offers a proven solution for generating reuse water from wastewater with low investment and operational costs. These fully automatic, modular components set up quickly and easily, with the option of a tertiary process. HIT Systems use proven, dynamic MBBR technology for generating reuse water while maximizing your Return On Investment. Headworks has assembled the most knowledgeable team of experts to develop and perfect this unique system. HIT is based on Headworks' screening, SF Filter, MBBR biodegradation and DAF separation technologies, which are unique, due to their compact size and performance with respect to their volumetric efficiency. All of these individual technologies have been brought together to incorporate the best from each discipline to achieve the ultimate in compact, modular treatment processes. These technologies are integrally combined with our prefabricated ISO modules, which are suitable for overseas transportation. In addition to its small footprint, the HIT system offers a low 20 year lifecycle cost, and lower energy consumption and start up costs than other alternatives. HIT System is quick and easy to set up, fully automatic and requires minimal training to operate. Sewage treatment in densely populated areas is currently being carried out in large central wastewater treatment plants. Economically, these plants are more viable when treatment capacity can be achieved in the smallest possible catchment area. As distances between populated areas increase, so do the costs associated with connecting to the sewer systems. A more economical approach is to install smaller, peripheral systems locally. Additionally, in areas with insufficient water resources, the re-utilization of water can be achieved with our HIT System. Applications for the HIT System technology include
Headworks® Inc.'s American Made Equipment Complies with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) "Buy American" Requirements HOUSTON, Texas - April 03, 2009 - Headworks is proud to announce that its products offered in the USA water and wastewater treatment market comply with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's (ARRA) Section 1605 "Buy American" provisions. Headworks is an American company based in Houston, Texas. All fabrication and assembly for the USA market is done 100% within the United States and is comprised of major components and materials purchased exclusively from US suppliers. Additionally, the company's products meets the guidelines set out in the "Joint Explanatory Statement to Section 1605" issued by the government. While final guidance on how the provisions are to be interpreted by the Office of Management and Budget and the EPA has yet to be published, the DOD, GSA and NASA agencies have published their Interim Rules covering these provisions. Headworks management has carefully reviewed these Interim Rules, by the first agencies to set out these guidelines, and assures its customers and manufacturers' representatives that purchase of any of our products will allow their project to remain in compliance. back to top Headworks® Inc. Features Products at WEFTEC Industry leader in wastewater treatment to showcase key products  HOUSTON, Texas - July 24, 2008 - Headworks announces equipment to be featured at WEFTEC, the largest water quality event in North America in October 19 - 22, 2008 in Chicago at booth number 26126.
Mahr® Bar Screen sets the standard for the industry, even in the toughest of applications including deep channels, high flows, combined sewers and large debris. The Mahr® Bar Screen is a front raked, front return bar screen with multiple rake bars mounted to chains located on each side of the self contained frame. The design eliminates the possibility of solids carry over and can easily be totally enclosed for odor control and improved hygiene. It features patented jam protection which clears obstructions automatically with a self reversing feature. The variable speed operation prevents high screenings loading and has a hydraulic capacity of 2 MGD/ft2 (1m3/m2) of screenfield area. This robust all stainless steel screen boasts the lowest headloss in the industry, with low overhead clearance. Eliminator™ Band Screen protects MBR plants and sensitive biological systems with very fine openings by eliminating carry-over and by-pass. This design forms a continuous band which travels parallel with the channel wall. The water enters through the center of the screen, passes through the stainless steel sieve elements and exits through the sides of the unit. Screenings are captured by the elements and are carried up to the discharge point where they are removed by the Dual-Surge™ spray header system. The material is discharged into a sluice trough and conveyed for collection and disposal, typically to a screenings washing and dewatering system. 
The Mahr® Bar Screen and Eliminator™ can be combined for 2 Stage MBR screenings.
STAGE 1: The Mahr Bar® Screen is a front multi-rake system, with a continuously self cleaning cycle of 5 - 10 seconds. It is highly efficient, even in deep channels, with openings as small as 4mm. STAGE 2: The Eliminator™ Band Screen is a perforated plate screen crafted of stainless steel, with an inside-out dual flow pattern which eliminates any carryover and keeps your membranes clean, with openings as small as 1mm. Perforator Screen™ design facilitates ease of installation and dependable operation even in the deepest channels. The Headworks Perforator® Screen incorporates perforated sieve elements that are mounted on chains on both sides of the self-contained frame. These sieve elements are similar in shape to semi-curved steps. This arrangement allows for screenings to form a mat. The elements allow screenings to be easily transported and discharged by gravity into a conveyor or compactor. A brush and spray system supports the cleaning of the channels. Spiralman™ is a shaftless spiral screen that combines screenings, conveying and compacting in a single reliable unit. The Headworks Spiralman Plus™ is a unique, patented, double screen with two co-operating screening units to provide extra capacity. A full-length U-trough design and bolted sieve spiral provide for easy accessibility and maintenance. The Spiral remains the same diameter over its entire length, reducing the potential for blocking. Screwpactor™ is an extremely reliable compactor employed to dewater screenings and reduce volume. This equipment is virtually maintenance free. Notable features include a shafted screenings compaction system and a low profile and easily retrofitted custom designed discharge tube. An optional Wash Module™, and bagging module is also available. X-Tractor™ is an award winning multi-purpose compactor/screen and screenings washing device for high efficiency washing, ideal for use with other screens that utilize sprays for cleaning and high water volumes generated by sluice troughs. A feature of note is the shaftless screenings compaction system. The optional Wash Module™ is available, as well as a bagging module for a wide range of installation options including a self-contained screen, or septic receiving station. back to top Nominated For Innovation In Green Engineering Local Business Named a top innovator in 2008 Houston Business Journal's Idea Ation Awards  HOUSTON, Texas - June 06, 2008 - The Headworks team of engineers has been nominated for the prestigious 2008 "Idea*Ation" award in the Clean/Green Technology and Environment category for their ingenuity developing their X-tractor unit. Finalists are chosen based on ingenious ideas and strategies conceived from Houston Businesses.
The Headworks X-tractor was a finalist in this competition based on its merits as a solution to more thorough screening techniques by compacting water from soluble waste material for more efficient disposal. The X-Tractor is superior to its competitors because features such as the bolted, rather than welded spiral unit, and accessible trough design allows for easy maintenance. The Idea*Ation Award A panel of distinguished judges chose from innovations that have improved products, processes and/or services in the 10 county metro area within the last 10 years. Winners were selected in 12 categories by The Houston Business Journal, Sterling Bank, Oracle, Jones Graduate School of Management at Rice University, the Jones Partners and Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, the sponsors of this program. Headworks was honored at a special awards ceremony during a four day Celebrate!Enterprise event created to honor creators of ingenious products and services, which took place May 14, 2008 in Houston. Michele LaNoue, President of Headworks said of the prestigious award "We are all very proud of our engineering team and congratulate them for this acknowledgement of their ingenuity!" back to top Headworks® Named One of Houston's Best Places to Work Houston Business Journal Cites Top Ten Houston-Based Small Businesses  HOUSTON, Texas - July 02, 2007 - Houston-based Headworks® Inc., the leading supplier of wastewater screening systems, was selected as one of Houston's "Best Places to Work" in a Houston Business Journal survey, the firm announced today. Out of 180 companies nominated, Headworks® ranked as #9 in the "10-100 Employee" category.
The survey was conducted entirely online with employees of nominated companies. Employees were instructed to score the company in 10 categories, with all categories carrying equal merit. "We are extremely honored to receive this award," said Michele LaNoue, Headworks' president. "Our success stems from the terrific team of employees here at Headworks®. Providing a great work environment is our way of showing appreciation." Headworks® and the other recipients were honored at a luncheon on June 15, 2007, at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston, Texas. back to top |
