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WEFTEC 2025 Recap: Innovation, Partnerships, and Progress in Chicago
A Week of Innovation and Connection
The Vision Equipment team had an incredible week at WEFTEC 2025 in Chicago, connecting with our valued manufacturers, exploring new technologies, and discussing how our collective innovation is shaping the future of water and wastewater treatment across Texas.
“This year’s WEFTEC showed a clear market shift toward quality, American-made equipment — and that really plays to Vision’s strengths. Construction costs continue to rise, but our portfolio of cost-saving technologies offers solutions that help municipalities do more with less. The conversations we had in Chicago reaffirmed that our manufacturers are at the forefront of delivering reliability, efficiency, and long-term value.”
– David Bartlett, Vice President, Vision Equipment
Vision Equipment Team at WEFTEC 2025. Left to Right: Dr. Keisha Antoine, Abby Bartlett, Steve Meeves, Chris Lakin P.E., Kristine Lakin, David Bartlett
Highlights from Our Manufacturers
Jaeger Aeration — Advancing Retrievable Aeration Technology
We had the pleasure of spending time with the team at Jaeger Aeration, learning about their OxyStrip® and OxyLift® retrievable fine bubble diffuser systems.
Jaeger shared an impressive success story from Flat Creek WWTP in Gainesville, GA, where their OxyLift OxyStrip technology delivered major performance gains. The system provided greater airflow to an operating facility, added 20 levels of aeration redundancy, and helped operators meet NPDES permits more easily — all while improving TN and TP effluent performance through VFD-based oxygen control.
“Jaeger’s retrievable diffuser systems make maintenance safer and more efficient — no cranes required. For Texas plants battling oxidation-ditch underperformance, these solutions can be a game changer.”
– Keisha Antoine, Ph.D., P.E., Sales, Houston Area
Duperon — Celebrating 40 Years of Smart Screening
Congratulations to Duperon Corporation on celebrating 40 years of innovation! Their booth was a crowd favorite this year, featuring the FlexRake IQ2® and Dual Auger System in live demonstrations.
With their FlexRake IQ Platform, Duperon continues to set the standard for intelligent screening systems that adapt to conditions automatically — solving the flushable wipes problem once and for all.
“The FlexRake IQ2® knows what to do and when to do it — no operator intervention required. It’s great to see how Duperon keeps evolving their technology while staying true to their roots in reliability.”
– Chris Lakin, P.E., Sales Manager, North & Central Texas
Vision Equipment with the Duperon team celebrating 40 years of success. Left to Right: Dr. Keisha Antoine, David Bartlett, Cynthia Camburn (Duperon), Steve Meeves, Chris Lakin, Kristine Lakin
Serpentix Conveyors — Continuous Path Efficiency
Serpentix Conveyors showcased their three-dimensional continuous path™ conveyors — a unique design that replaces multiple conventional conveyors with a single, space-saving system.
The ability to navigate horizontal, vertical, and helical curves allows operators to modernize older facilities without expanding their footprint, reducing energy costs and maintenance needs.
“Serpentix brings elegant simplicity to complex plant layouts. It’s a great example of how clever design can stretch limited space and budgets.”
– Steve Meeves, Electrical Engineer and Sales Manager, Upper Gulf Coast & Central Texas
Serpentix’s 3D continuous-path conveyors on display at WEFTEC 2025.
APG-Neuros — Turbo Blower Leadership
We were thrilled to connect with our partners at APG-Neuros, global leaders in Turbo Blower technology. Vision Equipment has proudly supported the sale and installation of APG-Neuros blowers at more than 35 wastewater facilities across Texas and Oklahoma.
Crafted with advanced aerospace technology, these blowers deliver unmatched energy efficiency, reliability, and ease of maintenance — all critical in today’s cost-sensitive municipal markets.
“Our long-standing partnership with APG-Neuros continues to pay dividends for our customers. Their technology gives operators control and performance flexibility that just can’t be matched.”
– David Bartlett, VP
David Bartlett with the APG-Neuros team standing in front of Turbo Blower at WEFTEC 2025.
Ultraflote — Proudly Made in Texas
A highlight of the conference was spending time with our new partners at Ultraflote Corporation. Based in Houston, Ultraflote manufactures BABA-compliant aluminum, stainless steel, and hybrid flat covers, geodesic domes, and internal floating roofs — all proudly made in the USA.
Their advanced cover systems help utilities reduce odor, evaporation, and contamination while enhancing safety and compliance.
“Ultraflote is an exciting addition to our line sheet. They bring Texas-built quality and forward-thinking engineering to every project.”
– Chris Hanley, Sales Manager, Texas
David Bartlett (left, Vision Equipment) and Jason McCartney (right, Ultraflote) at the Ultraflote booth at WEFTEC 2025
A Stronger Future for Water in Texas
From retrievable aeration to intelligent screening and energy-efficient blowers, WEFTEC 2025 highlighted the innovations that are defining the next era of water treatment.
Vision Equipment remains committed to partnering with the industry’s best manufacturers — helping utilities across Texas design, build, and operate treatment systems that deliver long-term value.
“We left Chicago energized. Our partnerships are stronger than ever, and our mission remains the same — to bring proven, cost-effective solutions to every corner of Texas.”
– David Bartlett, VP
Interested in learning more?
Contact our team to discuss how Vision Equipment and our partners can help improve your plant’s performance and efficiency.