Cleaning tech firm secures near-waterless washing machines order in the UAE

Xeros, the Rotherham-based cleaning technology group, is set to supply 32 near-waterless washing machines to Encom Trading LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Electro RAK, an UAE-based infrastructure services company.

Electro RAK intends to install machines in hotels in the UAE, with the first shipment being made to Dubai during September.

The Xeros solution replaces water with its reusable XOrb technology to deliver up to an 80% reduction in water use and material reductions in both energy and detergent.

The UAE faces critical water management challenges, given the inherent scarcity of groundwater and growing pressure on desalination and waste water infrastructures.

In 2018, the country’s Environment Agency warned that useable groundwater is expected to be fully depleted within 55 years at current rates of use.

Despite these conditions, the UAE has one of the highest per capita water consumption rates in the world. The cost burden of future-proofing the country’s water infrastructure has led to growing tariffs for businesses and residents.

This new agreement follows on from the recent shipment of 16 near-waterless washing machines to the Cape Province region of South Africa.

Electro RAK is also the appointed partner in the UAE to Hydrofinity, Xeros’ cleaning technologies brand.

Mike Ferrand, managing director of Hydrofinity, said: “Against the regional backdrop of water stress and high water prices, our near-waterless technology offers material sustainability benefits to customers in Dubai and across the UAE.

“We are ideally placed to help commercial customers significantly reduce water consumption and make material utilities cost savings, thereby delivering a positive economic and environmental impact.”