NEXTANCE

Integrated Assessment, Optimization & Lifecycle Support for Industrial Water Systems
Turning Water Systems into Business Value

What is NEXTANCE?

Manufacturing facilities today face increasingly complex challenges, including aging infrastructure, rising operating costs, workforce shortages, resource constraints, and growing sustainability requirements. Traditional water treatment programs often focus on individual systems without addressing broader operational and business objectives.

NEXTANCE is Kurita’s integrated optimization solution that helps customers improve the performance, reliability, and sustainability of their water treatment systems and operations.

Through comprehensive assessments, data-driven analysis, and tailored improvement plans, NEXTANCE identifies opportunities to optimize system performance, reduce operating costs, improve resource efficiency, extend asset life, and support long-term business goals.

Rather than focusing solely on chemicals or equipment, NEXTANCE evaluates the entire operational environment to help customers achieve better outcomes across water, energy, maintenance, and sustainability performance.

Assess. Optimize. Sustain.

How NEXTANCE Works

NEXTANCE follows a comprehensive improvement approach designed by Kurita to uncover hidden opportunities throughout a facility.

Key Benefits of NEXTANCE

Improve Operational Performance

Enhance the efficiency and reliability of water-related operations through a holistic optimization approach.

Extend Asset Life

Support long-term equipment reliability through proactive lifecycle management. The expected outcomes are extended equipment lifespan, reduced replacement costs, and improved maintenance planning.

Reduce Operating Costs

Identify hidden inefficiencies across water systems, equipment, and utility operations, which leads to reduced energy cost, lower maintenance expenses, etc.

Support Sustainability Goals

Help organizations advance environmental and ESG initiatives. Outcomes: Improved water efficiency, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, lower environmental footprint, and better sustainability reporting.

NEW VALUE PROVIDER

What Makes NEXTANCE Different?

Most suppliers focus on:

  • Chemical supply
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Individual system improvements


Optimization efforts are often performed in isolation.

The NEXTANCE Approach

NEXTANCE takes a comprehensive view of the customer’s operation.

Integrated Evaluation

Not only water chemistry, but also:

✅ Asset condition

✅ Operational practices

✅ Energy performance

✅ Water efficiency

✅ Maintenance strategy

✅ Sustainability objectives

✅ Future reliability requirements


From Reactive Maintenance to Strategic Optimization

Many organizations only respond when issues occur.

NEXTANCE helps customers move toward:

  • Predictive operations
  • Lifecycle planning
  • Resource optimization
  • Sustainable performance improvement
EXPECTED RESULT

Real Business Outcomes

NEXTANCE is designed to help customers address multiple business challenges simultaneously.

Potential areas of improvement include:

Performance
  • Production reliability
  • System efficiency
  • Process optimization
Cost Management
  • Operating cost reduction
  • Maintenance cost reduction
  • Replacement cost optimization
Sustainability
  • Water conservation
  • Energy efficiency
  • Carbon reduction initiatives
Workforce Support
  • Reduced operational burden
  • Simplified management
  • Improved visibility and decision-making

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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.