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Moreover, producing and processing food requires a lot of water and the fast fashion industry also has a huge impact on our water consumption. So a lot of challenges in all walks of life. We need to do more with less water. VITO helps governments and companies to make the transition to resilient water management.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="paragraph paragraph--type--layout paragraph--view-mode--default bg-grey" id="paragraph-15506"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default" id="paragraph-19849"> <h2>Water research in Ostend and Mol</h2> <p>VITO activities in Ostend and Mol focus mainly on circular water technologies, digital solutions, and the economic value of water.</p> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--three-columns paragraph--view-mode--default" id="paragraph-19868"> <div class="row p-0"> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default" id="paragraph-19865"> <h3>1. Circular water technologies</h3> <figure class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-large"> <p> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/vito/files/styles/max_325x325/public/media/medium-binnenvaart_van_cauwelaertsluis_1_2022.png.webp?itok=D7E8Zjuh 325w, /sites/vito/files/styles/max_650x650/public/media/medium-binnenvaart_van_cauwelaertsluis_1_2022.png.webp?itok=vboiAm_C 650w, /sites/vito/files/styles/max_1300x1300/public/media/medium-binnenvaart_van_cauwelaertsluis_1_2022.png.webp?itok=XoLTsjSv 1300w, /sites/vito/files/styles/max_2600x2600/public/media/medium-binnenvaart_van_cauwelaertsluis_1_2022.png.webp?itok=nFlW42mP 2304w" sizes="(min-width: 1290px) 1290px, 100vw" width="325" height="183" src="/sites/vito/files/styles/max_325x325/public/media/medium-binnenvaart_van_cauwelaertsluis_1_2022.png.webp?itok=D7E8Zjuh" alt="CHERISH h2O" class="img-fluid"></p> </figure> <p>Here, the focus is on <strong>water treatment technologies</strong> and <strong>water in the industrial process</strong>. Where these meet, we address challenges around substances of concern and resource reuse. We underpin our actions with sustainability and techno-economic analyses.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default" id="paragraph-19866"> <h3>2. Digital water solutions</h3> <figure class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-large"> <p> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/vito/files/styles/max_325x325/public/media/u6759911681_digital_water_solutions_sensors_and_modelling-a_ab3b076d-d05c-4c03-9200-9e3c14e79f49_3.png.webp?itok=cqeXb3SG 325w, /sites/vito/files/styles/max_650x650/public/media/u6759911681_digital_water_solutions_sensors_and_modelling-a_ab3b076d-d05c-4c03-9200-9e3c14e79f49_3.png.webp?itok=oZbthf9O 650w, /sites/vito/files/styles/max_1300x1300/public/media/u6759911681_digital_water_solutions_sensors_and_modelling-a_ab3b076d-d05c-4c03-9200-9e3c14e79f49_3.png.webp?itok=TkhngufE 1300w, /sites/vito/files/styles/max_2600x2600/public/media/u6759911681_digital_water_solutions_sensors_and_modelling-a_ab3b076d-d05c-4c03-9200-9e3c14e79f49_3.png.webp?itok=gnQ8BZ85 1456w" sizes="(min-width: 1290px) 1290px, 100vw" width="325" height="182" src="/sites/vito/files/styles/max_325x325/public/media/u6759911681_digital_water_solutions_sensors_and_modelling-a_ab3b076d-d05c-4c03-9200-9e3c14e79f49_3.png.webp?itok=cqeXb3SG" alt="digital water waste water treatment" class="img-fluid"></p> </figure> <p>Those <a href="https://digitalwater.vito.be/en">digital water solutions</a> encompass the full <strong>value chain of sensors, data analytics and predictive models</strong>. Companies and governments then use that data and tools to make thoughtful decisions for smart water management.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default" id="paragraph-19867"> <h3>3. 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What is the value of water for our nature, health and society? We design regional water networks and evaluate future scenarios and new business models.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="paragraph paragraph--type--layout paragraph--view-mode--default bg-primary-bottom" id="paragraph-15519"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default" id="paragraph-15513"> <h2>Water research applied in practice</h2> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--three-columns paragraph--view-mode--default" id="paragraph-15518"> <div class="row p-0"> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--card paragraph--view-mode--default" id="paragraph-15517"> <a href="/en/applications/flood4cast" class="node node--type-application node--view-mode-teaser c-card c-card--vertical @@class no-underline"> <div class="c-card__image"> <figure class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-_-3-small"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/vito/files/styles/4_3_small/public/media/bench-6758067_1920.jpg?itok=U3wZBfS2" width="600" height="400" alt="Overstroming" class="img-fluid image-style-_-3-small" /> </figure> </div> <div class="c-card__content-wrapper"> <header class="c-card__header"> <h3 class="c-card__title"><span class="overlay-link no-hover-line no-hover-background">Flood4Cast</span></h3> </header> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__content-text"> <p>How to deal with sudden heavy rainfall and the potential risks of flooding? The Flood4Cast tool uses a smart algorithm that allows a Real Time Forecast (RTF) where and when flooding may occur during sudden heavy rainfall events.</p> </div> <span class="c-card__more-link">Read more<span class="ps-1 icon-arrow-small-right text-green-fluo"></span></span> </div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--card paragraph--view-mode--default" id="paragraph-15520"> <a href="/en/research/infrastructure/mobile-water-treatment-pilot-plants" class="node node--type-page node--view-mode-teaser c-card c-card--vertical @@class no-underline"> <div class="c-card__image"> <figure class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-_-3-small"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/vito/files/styles/4_3_small/public/media/A7S01007%20%28Custom%29.jpg?itok=dDE36nzB" width="600" height="400" alt="VITO waterzuiveringscontainer" class="img-fluid image-style-_-3-small" /> </figure> </div> <div class="c-card__content-wrapper"> <header class="c-card__header"> <h3 class="c-card__title"><span class="overlay-link no-hover-line no-hover-background">Mobile water treatment pilot plants</span></h3> </header> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__content-text"> <p>Our five different water treatment technologies in modular containers allow companies and governments to temporarily test and demonstrate water treatment systems on a real scale.</p> </div> <span class="c-card__more-link">Read more<span class="ps-1 icon-arrow-small-right text-green-fluo"></span></span> </div> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--card paragraph--view-mode--default" id="paragraph-15521"> <a href="/en/applications/sustainable-water-usage-through-smart-collaborations" class="node node--type-application node--view-mode-teaser c-card c-card--vertical @@class no-underline"> <div class="c-card__image"> <figure class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-_-3-small"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/vito/files/styles/4_3_small/public/media/victor-2PJMDIgK9EA-unsplash.jpg?itok=hZNxMRXJ" width="600" height="400" alt="Industrie" class="img-fluid image-style-_-3-small" /> </figure> </div> <div class="c-card__content-wrapper"> <header class="c-card__header"> <h3 class="c-card__title"><span class="overlay-link no-hover-line no-hover-background">Sustainable water usage through smart collaborations </span></h3> </header> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__content-text"> <p>The excess amount of water on one company鈥檚 site can be the supply of another. Find out how VITO sets up water-related partnerships. </p> </div> <span class="c-card__more-link">Read more<span class="ps-1 icon-arrow-small-right text-green-fluo"></span></span> </div> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--button paragraph--view-mode--default mb-5" id="paragraph-15522"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12 cta-wrapper text-center"> <a href="https://vito.be/en/applications?field_tags=Water" class=" btn btn-primary ">Discover all our water-related applications > </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="paragraph paragraph--type--layout paragraph--view-mode--default bg-grey" id="paragraph-19859"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--columns paragraph--view-mode--default block-text-image__content-wrapper" id="paragraph-19856"> <div class="row p-0 mt-2 mb-2"> <div class="mb-2 col-md-4"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default" id="paragraph-19854"> <figure class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-wide"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/vito/files/styles/max_325x325/public/media/vito-kennispunt-water-logo-op-diverse-achtergronden-02_0.png.webp?itok=dd4CteQB 325w, /sites/vito/files/styles/max_650x650/public/media/vito-kennispunt-water-logo-op-diverse-achtergronden-02_0.png.webp?itok=EAS3JDZ8 650w, /sites/vito/files/styles/max_1300x1300/public/media/vito-kennispunt-water-logo-op-diverse-achtergronden-02_0.png.webp?itok=5L5mnbfJ 1300w, /sites/vito/files/styles/max_2600x2600/public/media/vito-kennispunt-water-logo-op-diverse-achtergronden-02_0.png.webp?itok=IPFvJLrw 2600w" sizes="(min-width: 1290px) 1290px, 100vw" width="325" height="182" src="/sites/vito/files/styles/max_325x325/public/media/vito-kennispunt-water-logo-op-diverse-achtergronden-02_0.png.webp?itok=dd4CteQB" alt="VITO Kennispunt Water logo wit op paarse achtergrond" class="img-fluid" /> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="mb-2 col-md-8"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--default" id="paragraph-19855"> <h2>Water advice for entrepreneurs</h2> <p>In addition to research and development of water solutions, VITO offers independent water advice to companies via VITO Kennispunt Water. An accessible team of water experts who think along with entrepreneurs about integrated and innovative water solutions. We are ready and packed with practical experience.</p> <p><a href="/en/kennispunt-water" data-entity-uuid="ffef2c40-812b-4b34-ad24-c34e177a31e1" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="VITO Kennispunt Water">Read more ></a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--cta paragraph--view-mode--default" id="paragraph-19864"> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--reusable-block paragraph--view-mode--default" id="paragraph-19882"> <div id="block-ctawaternieuwsschrijfinopdenieuwsbriefvanvitokennispuntwater" class="block block-block-content block-block-contentc61c90c6-85d5-4a9d-8cbc-c5172af07f9f"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="paragraph paragraph--type--layout paragraph--view-mode--default bg-white" id="paragraph-15526"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--cta paragraph--view-mode--default" id="paragraph-19875"> <section 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px-2 ps-2 pe-2"> <ul class="custom_list"> <li>Seasoned water experts</li> <li>Know the water portfolio like the back of their hand</li> <li>Refer you quickly to the right person</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="paragraph paragraph--type--layout paragraph--view-mode--default bg-white" id="paragraph-15509"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--reusable-block paragraph--view-mode--default" id="paragraph-15508"> <div class="views-element-container block block-views block-views-blocklinked-updates-block-1" id="block-views-block-linked-updates-block-1"> <h2>Nieuws over water</h2> <div><div class="row view view-linked-updates view-id-linked_updates view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-e1e16d734f5d2498e034b3a4d1bb036187d7c123ff8263524e15db8867d9dcfe"> <div class="mb-2 col-12 col-md-4 views-row"> <a href="/en/news/cleaner-waterways-through-ozonation-and-granular-activated-carbon" class="node node--type-update node--view-mode-teaser c-card c-card--vertical teaser-card-effect bg-white @@class no-underline"> <div class="c-card__image"> <div class="c-card__label">Nieuwsbericht</div> <figure class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-_-3-small"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/vito/files/styles/4_3_small/public/media/rwzi-aartselaar-met-de-gak-filter.jpg?itok=QNwo5acl" width="600" height="400" alt="Schone Waterlopen O3G GAK installatie" class="img-fluid image-style-_-3-small" /> </figure> </div> <div class="c-card__content-wrapper"> <header class="c-card__header"> <span class="c-card__subtitle">Water</span> <span class="c-card__date">27 February 2025</span> <h3 class="c-card__title"><span class="overlay-link no-hover-line no-hover-background">Cleaner waterways through ozonation and granular activated carbon</span></h3> </header> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__content-text"> <p>Within the Clean Waterways project by O3G, we are investigating how to combine two purification technologies to treat wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluent.</p><p>We are exploring how to optimise the integration of ozonation and granular activated carbon (GAC) to develop a combined technique that is not only effective but also cost-efficient.</p> </div> <span class="c-card__more-link">Read more<span class="ps-1 icon-arrow-small-right text-green-fluo"></span></span> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="mb-2 col-12 col-md-4 views-row"> <a href="/en/news/contribute-european-water-resilience-strategy" class="node node--type-update node--view-mode-teaser c-card c-card--vertical teaser-card-effect bg-white @@class no-underline"> <div class="c-card__image"> <div class="c-card__label">Nieuwsbericht</div> <figure class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-_-3-small"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/vito/files/styles/4_3_small/public/api_manager/drinkwater_6.jpg?itok=rXmmQT-F" width="600" height="400" alt="" class="img-fluid image-style-_-3-small" /> </figure> </div> <div class="c-card__content-wrapper"> <header class="c-card__header"> <span class="c-card__subtitle">Water</span> <span class="c-card__date">26 February 2025</span> <h3 class="c-card__title"><span class="overlay-link no-hover-line no-hover-background">Contribute to a European water resilience strategy</span></h3> </header> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__content-text"> <p>To address the growing water scarcity and promote more efficient water use, the European Commission will propose a European Water Resilience Strategy in the second quarter of 2025. To prepare for this, it will seek input this spring.</p> </div> <span class="c-card__more-link">Read more<span class="ps-1 icon-arrow-small-right text-green-fluo"></span></span> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="mb-2 col-12 col-md-4 views-row"> <a href="/en/news/vlakwa-now-vito-kennispunt-water-same-role-and-synergy-water-research" class="node node--type-update node--view-mode-teaser c-card c-card--vertical teaser-card-effect bg-white @@class no-underline"> <div class="c-card__image"> <div class="c-card__label">Nieuwsbericht</div> <figure class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-_-3-small"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/vito/files/styles/4_3_small/public/media/vito-kennispunt-water-logo-op-diverse-achtergronden-02_1.png?h=37ebed67&itok=Rr_yryqi" width="600" height="400" alt="VITO Kennispunt Water wit logo op paarse achtergrond" class="img-fluid image-style-_-3-small" /> </figure> </div> <div class="c-card__content-wrapper"> <header class="c-card__header"> <span class="c-card__subtitle">Water</span> <span class="c-card__date">29 January 2025</span> <h3 class="c-card__title"><span class="overlay-link no-hover-line no-hover-background">Vlakwa is now VITO Kennispunt Water: same role and synergy with water research</span></h3> </header> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__content-text"> <p>On 21st January, the former Vlakwa, the Flemish Knowledge Centre for Water, was given a new name and brand identity: VITO Kennispunt Water. The activities remain unchanged, but the new name, logo, and the purple colour associated with it highlight its integration into the broader VITO structure. VITO Kennispunt Water is based in Kortrijk and forms an integral part of VITO's wider water activities, with research teams and testing infrastructure located at our sites in Oostende and Mol.</p> </div> <span class="c-card__more-link">Read more<span class="ps-1 icon-arrow-small-right text-green-fluo"></span></span> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="mb-2 col-12 col-md-4 views-row"> <a href="/en/news/sibelco-sand-quarry-donk-water-buffer-added-value-economy-ecology-and-nature" class="node node--type-update node--view-mode-teaser c-card c-card--vertical teaser-card-effect bg-white @@class no-underline"> <div class="c-card__image"> <div class="c-card__label">Nieuwsbericht</div> <figure class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-_-3-small"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/vito/files/styles/4_3_small/public/media/zandgroeve-donk.jpg?h=a2dcbedf&itok=lCw21BUA" width="600" height="400" alt="Zandgroeve Donk" class="img-fluid image-style-_-3-small" /> </figure> </div> <div class="c-card__content-wrapper"> <header class="c-card__header"> <span class="c-card__subtitle">Water</span> <span class="c-card__date">27 November 2024</span> <h3 class="c-card__title"><span class="overlay-link no-hover-line no-hover-background">Sibelco sand quarry Donk as a water buffer: added value for economy, ecology and nature</span></h3> </header> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__content-text"> <p>A tilting weir was recently installed in the overflow ditch of the Donk sand quarry in Dessel, from which sand is extracted by the international materials company Sibelco. The sand quarry can thus serve as a water buffer and add undeniable value to the economy, ecology and nature in the surrounding region. </p> </div> <span class="c-card__more-link">Read more<span class="ps-1 icon-arrow-small-right text-green-fluo"></span></span> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="mb-2 col-12 col-md-4 views-row"> <a href="/en/news/starts4waterii-announces-winning-artists-water-residencies" class="node node--type-update node--view-mode-teaser c-card c-card--vertical teaser-card-effect bg-white @@class no-underline"> <div class="c-card__image"> <div class="c-card__label">Nieuwsbericht</div> <figure class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-_-3-small"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/vito/files/styles/4_3_small/public/media/STARTS4WATERII%20beeld.png?itok=of6EtWc4" width="600" height="400" alt="STARTS4WATERII beeld" class="img-fluid image-style-_-3-small" /> </figure> </div> <div class="c-card__content-wrapper"> <header class="c-card__header"> <span class="c-card__subtitle">Water</span> <span class="c-card__date">23 October 2024</span> <h3 class="c-card__title"><span class="overlay-link no-hover-line no-hover-background">S+T+ARTS4WATERII announces the winning artists for the water residencies</span></h3> </header> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__content-text"> <p>S+T+ARTS4WATERII is thrilled to announce the selected artists for its innovative residencies aimed at exploring water sustainability through the integration of art, science, and technology. These residencies will take place across eight European countries (Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, France, Ireland, Austria, Croatia, and Slovenia) focusing on port cities and their surrounding ecosystems.</p> </div> <span class="c-card__more-link">Read more<span class="ps-1 icon-arrow-small-right text-green-fluo"></span></span> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="mb-2 col-12 col-md-4 views-row"> <a href="/en/news/chemical-companies-port-antwerp-are-exploring-wastewater-reuse-cherish2o-project" class="node node--type-update node--view-mode-teaser c-card c-card--vertical teaser-card-effect bg-white @@class no-underline"> <div class="c-card__image"> <div class="c-card__label">Persbericht</div> <figure class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-_-3-small"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/vito/files/styles/4_3_small/public/media/CHERISH2O%20VITO%20%282%29.jpg?itok=GWuLqDbo" width="600" height="400" alt="kick-off CHERISH2O VITO" class="img-fluid image-style-_-3-small" /> </figure> </div> <div class="c-card__content-wrapper"> <header class="c-card__header"> <span class="c-card__subtitle">Water</span> <span class="c-card__date">17 September 2024</span> <h3 class="c-card__title"><span class="overlay-link no-hover-line no-hover-background">Chemical companies in the Port of Antwerp are exploring wastewater reuse in the CHERISH2O project</span></h3> </header> <div class="c-card__content"> <div class="c-card__content-text"> <p>This month, the CHERISH鈧侽 project (CHEmical industry water Reuse In a Sustainable Harbour) kicks off in the Port of Antwerp. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges, VITO, essenscia, VMM, and Antea Group are exploring the feasibility of purifying industrial wastewater from chemical companies for large-scale reuse. They鈥檙e not doing this alone: 12 companies are participating in the research project.</p> </div> <span class="c-card__more-link">Read more<span class="ps-1 icon-arrow-small-right text-green-fluo"></span></span> </div> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <button class="btn btn-primary btn-sm btn-off-canvas" type="button" data-bs-toggle="offcanvas" data-bs-target="#offcanvasWithBothOptions" aria-controls="offcanvasWithBothOptions">Get to know more</button> <div class="offcanvas offcanvas-start" data-bs-scroll="true" tabindex="-1" id="offcanvasWithBothOptions" aria-labelledby="offcanvasWithBothOptionsLabel"> <div class="offcanvas-header"> <h5 class="offcanvas-title" id="offcanvasWithBothOptionsLabel"> <div class="text-lg font-title pb-2 pt-3">Contact person</div> </h5> <button type="button" class="btn-close text-reset" data-bs-dismiss="offcanvas" aria-label="Close"></button> </div> <div class="offcanvas-body"> <article class="node node--type-contact node--view-mode-teaser-small node--person--teaser article-teaser node--person--teaser-small-extended"> <div class="article-teaser__image"> <figure class="media media--type-contact media--view-mode-square"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/vito/files/styles/square/public/contact/profielfoto-katrien-van-hooydonk.jpg?itok=-7r2wEO2" width="400" height="400" alt="Katrien Van Hooydonk" class="img-fluid image-style-square" /> </figure> </div> <div class="article-teaser__content-wrapper"> <header class="article-teaser__header"> <div class="teaser-title"> <h3>Katrien Van Hooydonk</h3> </div> <div class="teaser-function"> Business Developer Water </div> </header> <div class="article-teaser__content"> <div><a class="no-hover-background text-action" href="tel:+32 14 33 69 87">+32 14 33 69 87</a></div> <div><a class="no-hover-background text-action" href="mailto:katrien.vanhooydonk@vito.be">katrien.vanhooydonk@vito.be</a></div> </div> </div> </article> <article class="node node--type-contact node--view-mode-teaser-small node--person--teaser article-teaser node--person--teaser-small-extended"> <div class="article-teaser__image"> <figure class="media media--type-contact media--view-mode-square"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/vito/files/styles/square/public/contact/johan-ceulemans-foto.jpg?itok=ShrRq9rr" width="400" height="400" alt="Johan Ceulemans" class="img-fluid image-style-square" /> </figure> </div> <div class="article-teaser__content-wrapper"> <header class="article-teaser__header"> <div class="teaser-title"> <h3>Johan Ceulemans</h3> </div> <div class="teaser-function"> Business Developer Water </div> </header> <div class="article-teaser__content"> <div><a class="no-hover-background text-action" href="tel:+32 14 33 69 16">+32 14 33 69 16</a></div> <div><a class="no-hover-background text-action" href="mailto:johan.ceulemans@vito.be">johan.ceulemans@vito.be</a></div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </main> <div class="container-md block-newsletter block-newsletter--footer"> <div class="row m-0"> <div class="col-md-12 m-0"> <div class="newsletter-content"> <p><strong>Subscribe to VITO's newsletter on science and technology</strong></p> <p>At VITO, we are constantly on the move. 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