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Raath and Associates is a team of specialized engineers offering extensive technical expertise in fluid handling projects. We are committed to evaluating your specific needs for any water or related project, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and long-term service delivery requirements.
Our services include comprehensive analysis, design, supply, installation, and commissioning of tailored solutions. We are equipped to remediate existing plants using innovative natural technology.
We can implement a phased, wastewater treatment plant construction approach to accommodate the treatment needs of an incremental increase in houses at designated intervals.
With in-house capabilities and patented technologies, we deliver cost-effective, resourceful, and efficient wastewater treatment solutions, bioremediation, and bulk water supply for existing, new residential developments and councils.
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Marno is a seasoned Business Owner and Principal Mechanical Engineer with over 20 years of international experience in the water industry. His professional journey includes tenure with esteemed global entities such as Bermad in Israel, Sulzer in Switzerland, and The Public Scientific Research Institute in Rostov on Don.
Throughout his career, he has excelled in leading the design, implementation, and management of large-scale infrastructure projects worldwide. His expertise extends to solving intricate engineering challenges methodically, encompassing intake structures, pump selections, operating philosophies, and a diverse array of water treatment processes. He specializes in redesigning, modifying, and optimizing water supply schemes from abstraction to distribution.
His entrepreneurial experience has enhanced his ability to navigate international design, construction, and research projects within the water sector, equipping him to impart valuable insights across mechanical, electrical, and telemetry disciplines.
Driven by a commitment to success, he prioritizes delivering projects punctually, within budget, and in strict compliance with all pertinent specifications and requirements.
Cormac moved to NZ in 2014 and has been involved in Land Development and Infrastructure Delivery space since.
As the Technical Director of one of NZ’s largest private Developers, Cormac has managed the full project lifecycle, from feasibility to completion, of over $1B in development project value, along with the delivery of enabling infrastructure. Cormac’s speciality lies in navigating through interactions and negotiations with crucial stakeholders, including Local Authorities, Council Controlled Organisations, Consultant Teams, and Delivery Partners, to achieve optimal outcomes for all involved.
In addition to his background on the Developer side, Cormac also has expertise in delivery of Civil and Infrastructure projects from his position as Director of the Dreenan Group – providing civil construction services for mid-large scale subdivisions, installation of Water and Wastewater infrastructure (such as pump stations and network pipework), as well Consultancy services for developments.
Cormac holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Civil Engineering, with a focus of biological Water and Wastewater treatment – which enhances his other skillsets to add unique perspective and valuable input to the capabilities of Raath and Associates.
Dr Laubscher graduated in 1974 as a civil engineer at the University of Stellenbosch (BSc BEng) and immediately entered the field of consulting engineering. After gaining valuable experience over a period of 6 years in the planning of civil services for townships, the design of water and purification works and the structural design of water retaining structures.
In 1980 he received a master’s degree (MEng) in water utilization (University of Stellenbosch) and in March 1987 he received his doctoral degree (DEng) in water utilization at the University of Pretoria.
Dr Laubscher now specializes in process design for water and wastewater treatment systems. He has gained valuable experience in the treatment of eutrophic water through the design of various Water treatment plants, treating water from inland rivers. He also designed Ozone Process plants for numerous Waterfront Estates, treating eutrophic water from various inland reservoirs.
His major interest in wastewater treatment lies with the design of nutrient removal activated sludge plants as well as key designs for the combined works systems and the disposal of waste sludges.
Bio-remediation specialist who is solutions driven with a proven track record in the environmental, open waters, industrial, and wastewater sectors.