The need for solutions in advanced water treatment and resource optimization is increasing across global industrial markets. The demand is driven by stricter environmental regulations, growing sustainability requirements, and the global need for resources. While EPSE addresses these challenges by enabling effective removal of heavy metals, providing high-quality recyclable water, and recovering valuable materials from waste streams, successful deployment in new markets requires more than technology alone. Local presence, regulatory understanding, and close customer relationships are essential to ensure effective implementation and long-term impacts.
For this reason, EPSE operates through a Joint Venture (JV) model and is continuously seeking strong local partners in key regions.
Joint Venture model for scalable growth
EPSE’s Joint Venture model enables shared value creation with scalable and commercially attractive business in local markets. In the JV partnership, EPSE contributes the patented EPSE™ Method, including EPSE chemicals, technology support, and continuous R&D. Through a license agreement, the local partner gains access to the novel and patented technology with strong industrial demand and significant commercial potential.
The regional partner, either as an existing company or a new JV entity, is responsible for managing local business operations, including identifying end-users, leading sales and marketing activities and managing regulatory compliance. In addition, the partner supports pilot projects, industrial implementation, and provides ongoing technical support to end-users by managing local resources and a service network. Close collaboration with EPSE is essential to ensure successful deployment and continuous development of the partnership.
What we offer to our JV partner
Partnering with EPSE provides a unique opportunity to build and scale a high-value business in a growing market. Benefits of the cooperation to our partners include:
- Access to a proven, patented technology with clear industrial demand
- The ability to offer highly competitive solutions for metal removal and resource recovery in industry
- A new revenue stream based on projects, services, and licensing
- Defined market rights, enabling long-term business development
- Continuous R&D and technical support from EPSE
- A chance to expand the portfolio and strengthen position in sustainable industrial solutions provider
Qualities of a strong JV partner
EPSE is looking for partners who combine industry knowledge with the ability to execute and grow a business locally. A potential partner has:
- Established connections and access to industrial operators in sectors such as mining, metals, or industrial water
- Experience in project delivery, operations, or engineering
- Strong understanding of local regulatory and permitting processes
- A long-term mindset and willingness to invest in market development
- Commitment to environmental sustainability and resource efficiency
Looking to expand your portfolio with a proven, high-impact solution?
EPSE is currently seeking strong local partners to establish Joint Ventures in selected regions. We are particularly focused on markets where industrial demand, regulatory drivers, and local capabilities enable long-term growth. These include, for example:
- APAC (India, China, Australia, Indonesia)
- Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan)
- Black Sea Region (Turkey, Ukraine)
- Africa (South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, DRC, Kenya, Namibia, Ghana)
- North and South America (USA, Canada, Chile, Peru, Brazil)
- Northern Europe (Finland, Sweden, Norway)
Interested in the partnership opportunity? Please complete the form on our JV partner page to express your interest.
Posted by:
Anna Kivimäki
Project Engineer
anna.kivimaki(a)epse.fi
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