Cyclone and cross-flow filtration technologies are used in the turbocyclone system and reduce suspended 
solids in wastewater. 
The system reduces the particles in the water to provide a consistent stream that can be treated and processed more efficiently, says water treatment engineering company Clean Filtration Technologies (CFT) CEO John Mallard.

The combination of the technologies in one system enables efficient treatment of difficult-to-filter water.

Entrepreneurial company 
investor Dow Venture Capital (DVC) invested $1,5-million in CFT to fund the manufacturing and distribution of the turbo-
cyclone system, says global 
director Monty Bayer.

“Part of our investment strategy is to support portfolio companies not only with financing, but also with access to DVC’s 
industry expertise, research and development and manufacturing organisations for technology 
development, and the significant brand equity and validation of a Fortune 50 company. Resources like these are critical to a young company’s progress,” he says.

Mallard adds: “We are 
delighted that DVC recognises that the CFT Turboclone filtration system has the potential to make a major and sustainable 
impact on the industry. This 
investment by DVC enables us to accelerate our full commercial introduction of this exciting new technology.”

An additional $1,5-million investment is expected in 2010, which will bring the total investment to $3-million.

In addition to investment support from DVC, the Dow Water & Process Solutions business is excited about the potential of the CFT Turboclone system as a 
separation device for various water treatment applications, including those that use ultrafiltration. 
Commercial supplies of CFT Turboclone systems will be available in the second half of 2010 for customers in the US and Mexico, Bayer concludes.

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