Data Center

Sustainable Water & Cooling Solutions for Mission-Critical Operations

Overview

Every second of downtime matters.

Kurita helps data center operators optimize cooling performance, reduce water consumption, protect critical infrastructure, and achieve sustainability targets through advanced water treatment technologies, intelligent monitoring, membrane solutions, and engineering expertise.

INDUSTRY CHALLENGE

Powering Digital Growth Responsibly

As demand for cloud computing, AI workloads, and hyperscale facilities continues to grow, data centers face increasing pressure to improve efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.

Water plays a critical role in maintaining cooling system performance, energy efficiency, and equipment reliability. Without proper water management, facilities may experience scaling, corrosion, biofouling, higher operating costs, and unnecessary water consumption.

Key Challenges
  • Rising cooling demand from AI and high-density computing
  • Water conservation and sustainability targets
  • Cooling tower optimization
  • Scale, corrosion, and biological fouling
  • Water reuse and recycling initiatives
  • Maintaining low WUE and PUE
  • Asset protection and business continuity
WHERE KURITA CREATES VALUE

Complete Water Lifecycle Management

WHY KURITA

Helping Data Centers Achieve WUE & PUE Excellence

Water Conservation

Reduce water consumption through optimized treatment and reuse programs.

Operational Reliability

Support business continuity through proactive water management and technical services.

Energy Efficiency

Maintain clean heat transfer surfaces to improve cooling performance and lower energy demand.

Sustainability Leadership

Support ESG targets through water reuse and resource-circulation initiatives.

Asset Protection

Prevent scale, corrosion, and fouling to extend infrastructure life.

Global Expertise

Leverage Kurita's integrated business structure of chemicals, equipment, and engineering technologies.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

Delivering Measurable Results

💧 Lower Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE)

⚡ Improved Cooling Efficiency

🛡 Enhanced Asset Protection

♻ Increased Water Reuse

📊 Smarter Operational Visibility

🌱 Reduced Environmental Impact

Solutions Across the Facility

Reliable cooling is the foundation of data center performance. Kurita solutions help maintain clean heat transfer surfaces while protecting cooling assets from scale, corrosion, and biological fouling.

Avista™ & Kuriverter® IK
Comprehensive RO membrane treatment technologies designed to control fouling, scaling, and biofilm formation, improving water quality and reducing maintenance frequency.

Reduce dependence on freshwater sources through effective recovery, treatment, and reuse strategies that support long-term sustainability goals.

Applications
  • Reclaimed water treatment
  • Cooling water reuse
  • Effluent recovery
  • Resource circulation initiatives
Kuriflock™ & Zeta Ace®

Improve solids separation, sludge dewatering, and wastewater treatment performance while supporting regulatory compliance and water reuse initiatives.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Smarter Plant Operations with Kurita Digital Solutions

Leverage advanced monitoring technologies and data-driven insights to improve operational performance, optimize chemical treatment programs, and enhance system reliability.
 
Featured technologies:

S.sensing® CS

An intelligent wastewater automation system that uses advanced laser-based sensing technology to monitor floc formation in real time and automatically optimize coagulant dosing. By stabilizing treatment performance, reducing chemical consumption and sludge generation, and lowering operating costs, S.sensing® CS helps industrial facilities achieve more efficient and sustainable wastewater treatment

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S.sensing® CW-S/D

S.sensing® CW-S/D is an automated cooling water chemical injection management system that measures chemical concentration in open cooling tower systems and controls chemical dosing automatically, helping stabilize cooling water treatment while reducing management effort and chemical consumption.

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S.sensing® IK

Intelligent RO dosing optimization technology that automatically adjusts Kuriverter® IK treatment based on membrane operating conditions, helping control biofouling, extend membrane life, reduce cleaning frequency, and improve overall RO system reliability.

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Tetsuya Teramoto

Tetsuya Teramoto

Managing Director, Kurita R&D Asia Pte. Ltd.

Mr. Tetsuya Teramoto has served as Managing Director of Kurita R&D Asia Pte. Ltd. since 2024. Since joining Kurita Water Industries in 2006, he has accumulated nearly 20 years of experience in technology strategy, research and development, and business innovation, including investments in startup companies.

Throughout his career, Mr. Teramoto has led development projects across Japan, China, and the United States. Since 2023, he has been based in Singapore, where he has focused on accelerating technology development aligned with ASEAN market needs, strengthening partnerships with startups, universities, and other ecosystem stakeholders, and driving the creation of emerging solutions that contribute to the Kurita Group’s growth.

Mr. Teramoto holds a Master’s degree in Biosystem Studies from the University of Tsukuba, Japan. Leveraging his expertise in both research and development and business strategy, he is committed to driving innovation that transforms technology into business value and sustainable growth opportunities.

Zackariya

Mohamad Zackariya

Managing Director, Kurita (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Mr. Mohamad Zackariya has served as Managing Director of Kurita (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. since April 2023, capping a distinguished career of more than 25 years with the company. A Singaporean national, he joined Kurita Singapore in 1998 as a Design Engineer in the Plant Division and progressed through a series of leadership roles, including Manager, General Manager, Director, and ultimately Managing Director. His extensive experience has played a key role in strengthening the company’s technical capabilities, customer partnerships, and business growth across the region.

Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from Singapore Institute of Management, Mr. Zackariya combines deep technical expertise with strong business leadership. He is committed to advancing Kurita’s mission of creating shared value through innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable water solutions that support customers and industries throughout Southeast Asia.

Masato Hirai

Masato Hirai

Chief Administration Officer, ASEAN Regional

Mr. Masato Hirai serves as ASEAN Regional Chief Administration Officer at Kurita, a role he has held since 2023. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate administration, financial planning, and business operations, he brings extensive expertise in supporting organizational growth, strengthening governance, and driving operational excellence across international business environments.

Mr. Hirai joined Kurita Group in 2021 and has held leadership positions in Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for financial planning and analysis, business administration, and the management of cross-functional corporate operations. He has also supported overseas subsidiaries across Asia, Europe, and North America, contributing to the development of effective business practices and strong stakeholder relationships. Prior to joining Kurita, he held management and planning roles at several multinational manufacturing and chemical companies.

Known for his strategic vision and collaborative approach to leadership, Mr. Hirai is committed to strengthening organizational performance and creating long-term sustainable growth. Currently based in Indonesia, he leverages extensive international experience to support Kurita’s regional development and business transformation initiatives. He graduated from Hitotsubashi University, Japan, with a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in 1999.

Toshiaki Nakai

Toshiaki Nakai

General Director, Kurita-GK Vietnam Co. Ltd.

Mr. Toshiaki Nakai serves as General Director of Kurita-GK Vietnam Co. Ltd., a position he has held since April 2026. With more than 20 years of experience at Kurita, he has developed extensive expertise in water treatment solutions, business development, and customer partnership management across a wide range of industrial sectors, including general manufacturing, oil refining, and steel production.

Since joining Kurita Water Industries Ltd. in 2004 as a Sales Engineer, Mr. Nakai has supported customers in optimizing water use, enhancing operational efficiency, and advancing sustainability initiatives. He later expanded his leadership responsibilities in Indonesia, serving as General Manager of PT. Kurita Indonesia from 2022 to 2025 and Senior General Manager from 2025 to 2026, where he contributed to the company’s growth and strengthened its market presence.

Mr. Nakai holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from Kobe University, Japan, graduating in 2004.

Toshinori Maema

Toshinori Maema

President Director, P.T. Kurita Indonesia

Mr. Toshinori Maema has served as President Director of PT. Kurita Indonesia since 2025, bringing over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, technical, and business leadership within the water treatment industry. Having worked across Asia, Europe, and North America, he offers a global perspective on customer engagement, organizational development, and sustainable business growth.

Since joining the Kurita Group in 2004, Mr. Maema has held leadership positions at various Kurita companies in China, Europe, Japan, and Avista Technologies in the United States, where he served as President & CEO from 2023 to 2025 to focus on global initiatives to expand the Kurita reverse osmosis chemicals business. With more than half of his career spent outside Japan, he has developed extensive experience in leading multicultural teams and driving business growth across diverse markets.

Mr. Maema holds a degree in Biochemistry from Aoyama Gakuin University and completed the Leadership on Change program at IESE Business School. Fluent in Japanese, English, and Chinese, with elementary proficiency in German, he is passionate about fostering collaboration across cultures. Outside of work, he enjoys a wide range of sports, including golf, baseball, soccer, and basketball.