For over 85 years Davey has been known for its water pumps and filters, however recently the Australian owned company stepped up its global positioning and increased its focus on innovation.
A wholly owned subsidiary of the publicly listed Australian company GUD, Davey Water Products was founded in 1934 by Frank W Davey in Carlton Victoria.
Davey general manager of innovation and design Joel Gresham said the company was re -positioning its brand for a more global market, launching a new website and range of tools and information.
"It's exciting to be part of a brand that is investing in innovation and formalising the role of innovation in its business structure," he said
Mr Gresham said the world of water is changing, specifically how it is stored, supplied, recycled and purified.
"It goes without saying that water is critical to absolutely every aspect of society, for individuals, communities and of course industry," he said.
"Australia enjoys an exceptional global reputation not just for the reliable products we take to market but for the way we think about water and what new ideas we need to consider to make the most of this most precious of resources."
Mr Gresham said the way society is thinking about water is changing, which has implications for businesses innovating in the water space.
"As clean water becomes more valuable so too will the ways in which businesses and individuals manage their consumption and storage of it," he said.
"This will create opportunities for Australian businesses to export our knowledge around the most efficient ways to manage and utilise water.
"We will see focus move from capture, storage, and transfer to further along the water lifecycle and into recycling and reuse.
"For example, there will be market opportunities for ideas which can increase the rate at which water can be recycled or for new low-cost ways to reuse water."
Mr Gresham said the definition of 'clean' water was shifting, as pollutants such as microplastics and chemicals became more common.
"Davey is excited to be working on innovations that will help ensure the water supplied to homes and businesses will be guaranteed to meet certain levels of cleanliness," he said.
"There is increasing demand for new ways to filter and treat water."
