In the ever-evolving world of Facilities Management, staying ahead of the curve isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. This is particularly true when it comes to water treatment, where outdated approaches can lead to catastrophic system failures, increased costs, and significant environmental impact.
Introducing ARMOR: A Game-Changer in Water Treatment
Enter ARMOR, a groundbreaking service suite from HCS Water Treatment that’s transforming how the industry approaches water treatment management and compliance.
Born from a vision to create a more holistic and efficient solution, ARMOR addresses the long-standing challenges of poorly maintained closed water systems while delivering the most sustainable and cost-efficient solution available in the market.
“In my 35 years in the industry, I’ve never seen anything like this,” explains Paul Harris, Managing Director of HCS Water Treatment. “While we’ve seen isolated products that can positively impact the industry, ARMOR represents the first full cradle-to-grave approach that uses innovation at every stage to protect both systems and the environment—all while saving money for the client.”
The Three Pillars of ARMOR
ARMOR comprises three key components that work in harmony:
- Hydrosphere System Cleaning
- Dosing Filter Pots
- Hevasure Analytical Monitoring
Together, these elements create an all-in-one solution that improves efficiency, reduces costs by up to 20%, and ensures legal compliance across various sectors. For HCS Water Treatment, established in Glasgow in 2011, this represents a significant leap forward in addressing industry-wide challenges.
The Innovation Journey
The development of ARMOR stems from a deep understanding of industry challenges, as Wes Hazley, Strategic Technical Manager at HCS explains:
“Through working with water treatment companies on numerous projects, we recognised the need for more effective methods to protect both systems and the environment. This experience highlighted the potential for innovation in the field.”
Tackling Critical Industry Problems
One of the most significant issues facing the industry is the tendency to treat water treatment as an afterthought. Water treatment solutions are often one of the first things to be engineered out during the design phase. With closed systems, particularly, the absence of legal ramifications similar to Legionella regulations often leads to an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ approach to maintenance.
This approach can have severe consequences. What many don’t realise is that poor maintenance can cause catastrophic system failure, resulting in flooding and other serious issues.
A Simple Analogy for Complex Innovation
Change can be challenging, especially in an industry steeped in traditional practices.
“Think about how we used to store phone numbers in a physical book. Lose the book, lose all your critical numbers. Today, we store numbers digitally in the cloud—they’re never lost and always accessible. The same principle applies to our remote monitoring approach versus traditional onsite sampling.”
What ARMOR Means for Facilities Managers
For facilities managers, ARMOR delivers three crucial benefits:
1. Proactive Maintenance
Through Hevasure’s advanced monitoring capabilities, issues are detected early, significantly reducing downtime and operational risks. This proactive approach allows facilities managers to address problems before they escalate.
2. Cost Efficiency
In an era of budget constraints, ARMOR’s promise of up to 20% cost reduction is game-changing. By optimising water treatment processes and extending equipment life, facilities managers can allocate resources more effectively.
3. Regulatory Compliance
With increasing pressure to meet sustainability goals and regulatory standards, ARMOR provides a practical solution that delivers results—particularly crucial for facilities managing healthcare facilities, data centers, or other environments with stringent compliance requirements.
Building a Sustainable Future
As part of PTSG, the UK’s largest supplier of niche building services, HCS Water Treatment is well-positioned to expand its services across multiple sectors and regions. The integration of various innovative technologies increases the lifecycle of critical assets, streamlines maintenance, and significantly reduces carbon emissions, energy usage, and waste throughout the system’s lifecycle.
“We’ve seen tremendous interest across the board. ARMOR isn’t just solving problems—it’s changing the way industries think about water treatment. In an era where efficiency, compliance, and sustainability are paramount, it’s time to rethink water treatment—and ARMOR is leading the way.”
To discover how ARMOR can transform your facility’s water treatment approach, email hello@hcsuk.org
