Grundfos, a global water technology company, partners with Plug and Play in Denmark
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, Mar. 4, 2023 - Grundfos, a global water technology company that specializes in the production and distribution of advanced pump solutions and water technology, has partnered with Plug and Play in Denmark. Known for its focus on sustainability and energy efficiency in its products, Grundfos aims to contribute to the efficient and responsible use of water resources while minimizing the environmental impact of its operations.
This partnership with Plug and Play in Denmark represents a new step in Grundfos’ ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation and digitalization to bring even more energy-efficient products and solutions to the market to solve the world’s water and climate challenges.
“Our collaboration with Plug and Play marks a significant step into the future of manufacturing, uniting our legacy of extraordinary manufacturing engineering with the disruptive spirit of the most innovative startups. This partnership between Grundfos and Plug and Play will catalyze new advancements in technology and accelerate our journey toward even more sustainable manufacturing. And also developing and pioneering future technologies that will protect and advance the flow of water,” said Peter Krarup, Senior Vice President, Group Operations at Grundfos.
“We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Grundfos, a move that not only combines our strengths in fostering innovation and theirs in water technology but also significantly expands our footprint in Denmark. This collaboration marks a major step forward in our commitment to sustainable and innovative co-creation and tackling key water and climate challenges. It's an exciting opportunity to create a meaningful impact in the industry and in a region that's at the forefront of sustainable development.” said Jakob Gaard, Country Lead Denmark at Plug and Play.
In this brand-new collaboration, Plug and Play will support Grundfos on their innovation path by connecting them with handpicked startups and developing pilot projects. These pilots will aim to contribute to the development of sustainable solutions for addressing global water and climate challenges.
“To meet the grand scale of our sustainability goals and to maintain our leadership in advanced manufacturing technology, Grundfos must always be at the edge of innovation. Our partnership with Plug and Play is a strategic move towards this objective. It connects us with the brightest in the field, ensuring our journey towards a sustainable future is not solitary. This collaboration is a stepping stone to the pioneering advancement we aspire to reach and our commitment to spearheading environmentally responsible solutions in manufacturing engineering,” said Ulrich Hedegaard Brorson, Vice President, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, at Grundfos.
For more information on the upcoming program with Grundfos, please contact our Denmark office: denmark@pnptc.com.
About Grundfos
Grundfos is a global water technology company, and we are committed to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improving the quality of life for people. With an annual production of more than 16 million pump units, we are one of the world's leading pump manufacturers and in this capacity, we set the business standard in terms of innovation, efficiency, reliability and sustainability. In order to maintain our leadership position, Grundfos is constantly developing its energy-friendly solutions and way of doing business with a sustainable and people-orientated mindset.
About Plug and Play
Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we're present in 50+ locations across 5 continents. We offer corporate innovation programs and help our corporate partners in every stage of their innovation journey, from education to execution. We also organize startup acceleration programs and have built an in-house VC to drive innovation across multiple industries where we've invested in hundreds of successful companies including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Einride. For more information, visit https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/.
Plug and Play Contact information
Jakob Gaard, jakob@pnptc.com
Taline Yerganyan, t.yerganyan@pnptc.com