The Blade Compressor was awarded Most Innovative New Product at the 2013 Water Industry Achievement Awards and described as a ‘step change in air compressor technology’. The design means the compact double acting rotary compressor is simple to manufacture. It has been proven in commercial operation with Severn Trent Water to deliver energy savings of 20%.

The licensing deal provides Sulzer with global rights to incorporate the Blade Compressor design into aeration equipment for the treatment of waste water. Sulzer offers a wide range of aeration systems for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment. However, the deal does not restrict the ability of Lontra to license the Blade Compressor across related applications such as industrial compressed air.

Steve Lindsey, founder of Lontra, commented: “Today’s deal with Sulzer is significant, but it’s the first of many potential applications of our intellectual property. We’re challenging the industry to think differently about compressor technology to deliver a better performance and significant energy savings across a wide range of industries.”