Automobile manufacturers, their suppliers and industries in the metallurgical sector in general have four main objectives:

• quality products;
• reducing costs;
• respecting the environment;
• maintaining good labour relations on production.

John Meunier and Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies provide innovative technologies and cost-effective services covering every stage of water cycle in the automobile industry:

• permanent, temporary or emergency plants to supply demineralized or RO permeate water for surface treatment;
• treatment of oil-water emulsions using membranes or evaporation techniques;
• treatment of factory waste including recycling methods that aim to achieve "zero liquid discharge" (ZLD);
• complete management of water cycle, systems, biological wastewater treatment plants, etc.;
• global agreements to build and operate new facilities;
• consideration of possible social impact.