SAVECO supplies equipment for effluent pre-treatment, chemical dosing and sludge handling in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants.
With manufacturing and assembly operations based in Australia, supported by a dedicated local service team, SAVECO provides ongoing technical assistance, maintenance services and lifecycle support designed to maximise plant performance and ensure operational continuity.
Behind every wastewater treatment process sits a network of mechanical systems responsible for conveying, screening, separating and managing solids. When these systems operate reliably, downstream biological and chemical treatment stages remain stable; when they fail, operational disruption and compliance risks can escalate rapidly.
SAVECO’s dedicated wastewater division within WAM Australia supplies engineered equipment to perform these critical mechanical functions across municipal and industrial sectors.
“In 2017, WAMGROUP decided to establish a business unit dedicated entirely to the water and wastewater treatment, biogas and livestock sectors. The SAVECO brand was created by combining ‘SAV’ and ‘ECO’ from wastewater treatment companies SAVI and SPECO, uniting their technologies and product ranges into a single, integrated wastewater equipment solution platform,” said SAVECO Sales Manager Bhrigu Sharma.
“Since 2017, we have grown to nine dedicated SAVECO subsidiaries worldwide. In regions where an independent SAVECO subsidiary does not yet exist, we operate as a specialised division within the local WAM subsidiary, following the same structure we have in Australia.”
Designed for operational realities
SAVECO developed its solutions to integrate seamlessly into existing treatment plants while ensuring stable day-to-day operation and minimising downtime. Municipal operators often manage ageing facilities where upgrades must be implemented within constrained layouts and tight operational schedules. Industrial operators, by contrast, may be required to treat effluent streams with high total suspended solids and fat, oil and grease content, as well as abrasive or corrosive characteristics.
To address these challenges, SAVECO’s equipment is engineered to withstand variable process conditions, with durability, reliability and ease of operation and maintenance as central design principles.
“SAVECO follows a one-stop solution philosophy, offering one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios covering water lifting, effluent screening, mechanical pre-treatment, grit classification, lime and PAC dosing, and sludge treatment,” Sharma said.
“In addition, WAMGROUP is the world’s largest manufacturer of screw conveyors by volume, which further strengthens our capability to support wastewater treatment applications globally.”
Sludge handling and conveying
A key element of SAVECO’s product range is its SSX shaftless screw conveyor series for sludge conveying. The range is available in multiple diameters and lengths and can be configured for horizontal, inclined or vertical installation to suit specific site conditions and space constraints.
“The SSX range is particularly well suited to sludge conveying duties, where variable consistency and high solids content place significant demands on mechanical equipment,” Sharma said.
“Local manufacturing in Australia is a further advantage, as it enables shorter lead times and facilitates straightforward integration into both new installations and retrofit projects where compatibility with existing infrastructure is essential.”
Lifecycle support and service
Beyond equipment supply, SAVECO places strong emphasis on after-sales service and long-term asset support. Its in-house service team provides inspection services, fault diagnosis and component replacement, supported by substantial local spare parts stockholding.
“We offer our customers annual maintenance and service contracts and maintain a large inventory of spare parts for all our equipment,” Sharma said. “This allows us to respond quickly to operational issues and reduce unplanned downtime.”
By combining manufacturing, engineering and service capabilities within Australia, SAVECO can provide rapid and knowledgeable technical support to municipal and industrial customers alike.
“For plant operators, this means specialist assistance is always close at hand. Our aim is to help treatment plants operate smoothly, efficiently and reliably, without unnecessary disruption to critical wastewater services,” said Sharma.
For more information, visit saveco-water.com.au
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