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History of its main inventions

  • 1924 : Development and first applications of dual-flow screens
  • 1925 : First drum screens
  • 1936 : First on-line condenser debris filters
  • 1940 : First applications for micro-filtration (microstrainers)
  • 1947 : First fine-mesh travelling band screens
  • 1950 : Development of large-diameter drum screens (10 m or more)
  • 1952 : Water-clogging measurement developed by Beaudrey is standardized (Afnor reference NF T 90-030)
  • 1955 : Development of travelling band screens with total, mobile seals
  • 1969 : First trash rakes with water-flushing devices
  • 1972 : First travelling band screens without supporting structures in the civil works
  • 1976 : First totally static debris filters
  • 1978 : Development of the fish-friendly "Scoop-a-fish" device
  • 1980 : Development of the fish-friendly "Bio-flush" device for trash rakes
  • 1980 : Development of the fish-friendly "Flo-in Flo off" device
  • 1985 : Creation of screening media with a minimal level head-loss and reduced biological impact (Nocling TM). Zero Ball Loss systems
  • 1990 : Up-grading of the "W" debris filter with rotating internal screening disk
  • 1995 : Creation of screening media for optimised head-loss. Zero Ball Loss.
  • 2005 : Development of the "WIP", an automatic intake screen with integrated fish-life protection