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Welcome to GN Solids Mena’s New Dubai Office in Jebel Ali

We are thrilled to announce a landmark milestone in GN Separation’s global expansion roadmap: GN Solids Mena, our wholly-owned UAE subsidiary, has officially relocated to its brand-new office in Jebel Ali, Dubai.
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This new workspace stands as far more than a workplace for our regional team—it signals a fresh new chapter for enhanced communication, accelerated service response, and reinforced localized support for all clients across the Middle East market.
Over the past 12 months, GN Solids Mena finalized full local corporate registration within the UAE and laid comprehensive groundwork for this strategic move. Following months of meticulous planning and setup, our complete sales, technical support and after-sales service teams are now fully stationed in Dubai, poised to deliver seamless, close collaboration with regional clients and partners alike.
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The launch of our Dubai office underscores GN Separation’s long-standing commitment to deepening local footprint and elevating end-to-end customer experience. With a permanent dedicated team based in the Middle East, we gain sharper insight into regional market demands, deliver streamlined technical consultations, and render round-the-clock timely support covering every project phase—from pre-sales consultation and equipment selection, through on-site installation to full after-sales maintenance.
Purpose-built to integrate sales negotiations, technical seminars, custom solution design and client training sessions, the new GN Solids Mena office delivers a professional, customer-centric environment fitted with full-range professional amenities. It serves as an optimal communication hub for our engineering specialists and clients to align on project specifications and co-create customized high-performance separation solutions.
Nestled in Jebel Ali—the Middle East’s premier industrial and logistics hub—the office enjoys unrivaled transportation access and prime geographic positioning. Our resident local sales engineers and technical specialists based in Dubai enable expedited project coordination, instant technical troubleshooting, and hassle-free on-site field support for customers across the entire region.
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“The launch of this new office ushers in an exciting new era for GN Solids Mena,” shared the GN global team. “This Dubai hub acts as a critical bridge linking GN’s world-leading manufacturing capacity and proprietary separation technologies to the unique operational demands of Middle Eastern clients. We sincerely invite all partners and customers to our new premises for in-depth exchanges and joint exploration of mutually beneficial cooperation prospects.”
The launch of GN Solids Mena further advances GN Separation’s overarching global development strategy. Backed by our headquarters and state-of-the-art production bases in China, complemented by localized service teams in the US, Australia and now the UAE, GN continues to expand and strengthen its worldwide service ecosystem.
For over a decade, GN Separation has specialized in delivering tailored industrial separation solutions, including decanter centrifuges, sludge dewatering systems, vibrating screens and turnkey integrated processing equipment. Our products serve core sectors spanning oil & gas, industrial wastewater treatment, mineral mining and general industrial processing. Driven by persistent technological innovation and global service network expansion, we consistently empower clients to boost operational efficiency, cut running costs and fulfill long-term sustainable development targets.
As we celebrate the inauguration of our new Dubai office, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to every customer, partner and industry friend for your enduring trust and consistent backing. Your confidence fuels our pursuit of continuous progress.
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GN Solids Mena warmly welcomes clients and partners from across the Middle East and the globe to visit our new Jebel Ali office. We look forward to meeting you in Dubai and forging prosperous, long-term partnerships hand in hand.

GN Solids Mena Officially Opens New Office in Dubai to Enhance Local Sales and Technical Support

GN Solids Mena Trading FZE is pleased to announce the official opening of its new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The new office marks another important milestone in GN’s global business development and further strengthens the company’s local sales, technical support, and customer service capabilities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)region.After completing the company registration in the UAE last year, GN Solids Mena has completed the preparation of its new office. Today, our sales engineers, technical support specialists, and customer service team have officially moved into the new office to provide faster and more efficient services for regional customers.

Providing Better Local Sales and Technical Support

The new Dubai office integrates product consultation, technical solution design, project discussions, customer meetings, equipment training, and after-sales support into one professional working environment.

With a local team based in Dubai, GN Solids Mena can communicate more efficiently with customers and provide timely technical assistance throughout project planning, equipment selection, commissioning, and operation.

Customers can receive professional support for GN’s complete range of solids control equipment, separation equipment, and customized processing solutions.

Strategic Location in Jebel Ali Free Zone

The office is located in JAFZA View 19, Jebel Ali Industrial Second, Dubai, one of the most important logistics and industrial centers in the Middle East.

The strategic location allows GN Solids Mena to provide faster responses for equipment inquiries, technical support, spare parts supply, and after-sales services throughout the UAE and neighboring countries.

Local sales engineers and technical experts are available to provide both on-site service and remote technical support according to customer requirements.

Complete Solids Control and Separation Solutions

GN Solids Mena supplies a wide range of equipment for solids control, drilling waste management, and industrial separation applications, including:

  • Decanter Centrifuges
  • Shale Shakers
  • Mud Cleaners
  • Desanders
  • Desilters
  • Vacuum Degassers
  • Solids Vacuum Pumps
  • Mud Recycling Systems
  • Drilling Waste Management Systems
  • Cuttings Dryers
  • Complete Solids Control Systems

These products are widely used in oil and gas drilling, HDD projects, tunneling, mining, environmental protection, industrial wastewater treatment, and oil sludge treatment.

With local technical support, GN Solids Mena can help customers select suitable equipment, optimize system performance, and improve project efficiency.

Expanding GN’s Global Service Network

The establishment of the Dubai office represents another important step in GN’s international development strategy.

Together with GN headquarters in China and overseas companies in the United States and Australia, GN Solids Mena continues to provide professional equipment, reliable engineering solutions, and localized technical support for customers worldwide.

GN will continue investing in local markets and improving customer services to better support the growing demand for solids control and separation equipment throughout the Middle East.

We sincerely appreciate the trust and support of our customers and partners.

GN Solids Mena warmly welcomes customers, distributors, and industry partners to visit our new office in Dubai. We look forward to working together and providing efficient solids control and separation solutions for your future projects.

GN 30-inch Bowl Diameter Decanter Centrifuge for Domestic Mining Slurry Concentration Application

GN Separation has successfully commissioned and put into operation a heavy-duty decanter centrifuge with a 30-inch (760 mm) bowl diameter for a mining slurry concentration project in China. Deployed for continuous, automated solid-liquid separation, the advanced separation equipment effectively boosts customer’s slurry concentration efficiency, cuts logistics and transportation expenditures, and maximizes the recovery of valuable mineral resources.
The 30-inch decanter centrifuge deployed for this project stands as one of the largest-capacity models in GN Separation’s product lineup. Engineered for high-volume industrial scenarios, the equipment integrates superior processing throughput and outstanding separation precision, making it perfectly suited for rigorous solid-liquid separation workflows in mining, mineral processing, tailings treatment and other heavy-duty industrial applications.
Adopting high-speed rotary bowl design, the centrifuge generates powerful centrifugal force to accelerate the rapid sedimentation and stratification of fine mineral particles. The precise speed differential between the rotating bowl and screw conveyor enables continuous, automatic conveying of concentrated solid materials to the discharge outlet, while clarified liquid is discharged from the opposite end. This fully automated, 24/7 continuous operation drastically minimizes manual intervention and ensures stable, consistent long-term running performance.
Tailored to address the high abrasiveness of mining slurry, the centrifuge adopts premium wear-resistant structural materials for enhanced durability. Its duplex stainless steel bowl delivers exceptional mechanical robustness and superior corrosion resistance to adapt to harsh mining operating conditions. The screw flights are fitted with replaceable tungsten carbide tiles, which greatly extend equipment service life when handling highly abrasive mineral particles. Key wear-prone areas are additionally structurally reinforced, lowering routine maintenance frequency and ensuring reliable long-term operational stability.
Energy efficiency and operational flexibility are core design highlights of the equipment. Equipped with a state-of-the-art variable frequency drive (VFD) control system, the centrifuge allows on-site operators to flexibly adjust bowl rotation speed, differential speed and torque parameters in response to real-time fluctuations in slurry properties. This intelligent adjustable control optimizes overall separation performance, while effectively reducing energy consumption and long-term operational costs.
Compared with traditional gravity thickening equipment widely used in the mining industry, GN’s decanter centrifuge boasts comprehensive competitive advantages, including a compact footprint, ultra-fast processing speed, full automation and stable separation results. The high-concentration underflow produced by the equipment simplifies downstream processing procedures, reduces material handling and transportation costs, and realizes more efficient extraction and utilization of valuable minerals from raw slurry.
As a professional and reliable manufacturer of industrial separation equipment, GN Separation offers a complete range of decanter centrifuges with bowl diameters spanning from 9 inches to 30 inches, covering full-scenario application needs from laboratory testing to large-scale heavy-duty industrial production. Its high-performance separation systems have been widely applied across global industries including mining, oil and gas, wastewater treatment, chemical processing, food production and environmental protection.
The successful commissioning and stable operation of this domestic mining slurry concentration project further validates GN Separation’s strong capability in delivering customized, high-reliability separation solutions for complex and demanding industrial scenarios. Driven by sustained R&D investment, advanced manufacturing capabilities and stringent quality control systems, GN Separation remains committed to developing high-efficiency, cost-effective separation equipment, helping global clients enhance production efficiency, cut operational costs and achieve sustainable resource recycling and utilization.

GN 22 Inch Decanter Centrifuge for Africa Tank Bottom Oily Sludge Treatment

GN Separation has fully completed the manufacturing and factory acceptance testing of the GNLW554-VFD decanter centrifuge, which is slated for delivery to an African oil and gas client. Tailored for tank bottom oily sludge treatment, this advanced separation equipment will enable the customer to recover usable crude oil, cut waste discharge volume and enhance overall environmental compliance for on-site operations.
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High-Performance Oily Sludge Separation Solution

The GNLW554-VFD is a core model of GN Separation’s 22-inch decanter centrifuge series, engineered for uninterrupted industrial solid-liquid separation. It delivers consistent, high-efficiency performance for rigorous processing scenarios, including oily sludge remediation, refinery waste treatment, drilling waste management and industrial wastewater purification.
Equipped with a variable frequency drive (VFD) system, the centrifuge features flexible and adjustable operational parameters. On-site operators can precisely regulate the bowl rotating speed and differential speed based on real-time feed sludge conditions, ensuring optimal separation results and stable long-term operation for diverse and complex sludge materials.
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Optimized Working Principle for Tank Bottom Sludge Treatment

In standard tank bottom oily sludge treatment workflows, the decanter centrifuge is deployed as a core processing unit after sludge pre-treatment procedures such as dilution, heating and chemical conditioning. When pre-treated sludge enters the high-speed rotating bowl, powerful centrifugal force rapidly separates solid sediments from liquid phases.
The built-in screw conveyor continuously conveys separated solid impurities to the discharge outlet, while the purified liquid is discharged independently for subsequent oil recycling and further refinement. Adopting a fully continuous operating mode, the equipment maintains stable separation efficiency even when handling high-viscosity, complex oily sludge with fluctuating properties.

Core Advantages of Decanter Centrifuge Sludge Treatment Technology

Decanter centrifuge separation technology stands out in oily sludge remediation for its dual benefits of resource recovery and waste reduction. It effectively separates crude oil from solid sediments and water phases, maximizing the recovery of reusable oil resources. Meanwhile, it drastically reduces the volume of hazardous oily sludge, lowering subsequent transportation and harmless disposal costs, and minimizing the environmental footprint of oilfield waste.
Thanks to these prominent strengths, GN decanter centrifuges have become essential core equipment for modern oily sludge treatment systems, widely adopted by global oil producers and professional environmental service providers.

Customized Full-Set Sludge Treatment Solutions by GN Separation

Leveraging decades of professional experience in solid-liquid separation technology, GN Separation provides one-stop, turnkey solutions for oily sludge treatment. The complete system covers pre-treatment modules, chemical dosing units, two-phase decanter centrifuges, three-phase separation centrifuges, material transfer pumps and integrated modular processing systems.
Our professional engineering team can design and configure customized process schemes according to clients’ specific sludge properties, on-site working conditions and project treatment targets, ensuring tailored and efficient waste remediation solutions.

Market Expansion in Africa & Global Service Commitment

The upcoming shipment of the GNLW554-VFD decanter centrifuge marks another milestone in GN Separation’s layout of the African market. It further validates the company’s reliable equipment quality and professional service capabilities in the global oil and gas industry.
Moving forward, GN Separation will continue to iterate and upgrade high-efficiency, high-reliability separation technologies and equipment. We remain committed to helping global clients optimize operational efficiency, maximize resource utilization, and meet increasingly stringent international environmental protection standards.

GN Smart Control Launches Full Range of Explosion-Proof & Industrial Intelligent Control Solutions to Empower Global Industrial Separation Projects

Hebei, China – July 1, 2026 – GN Smart Control Technology Co., Ltd. (official website: https://www.gnsmartcontrol.com) has officially launched its full-spectrum product portfolio, encompassing explosion-proof electric control cabinets, standard industrial control cabinets, and fully integrated intelligent control system solutions. The company delivers custom-engineered automation control products that meet international certification standards, serving global clients across the oil & gas, mining, tunnel engineering, wastewater treatment, infrastructure construction and other key industrial sectors.

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GN Smart Control Headquarters

Built upon the robust industrial foundation of GN Separation, the company inherits decades of rich on-site project experience in solid-liquid separation machinery. Its core technical team has long provided dedicated support for GN Separation’s projects deployed in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide, with specialized expertise in the R&D, manufacturing and delivery of electric control systems, industrial automation platforms, and complete intelligent slurry pump control units. All control products are designed for full seamless compatibility with GN Separation equipment, enabling the company to deliver integrated turnkey industrial solutions to end users across the globe.

Explosion-Proof Electric Control Division

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The company’s offerings are structured into three core product categories: the explosion-proof electric control series, general-purpose industrial control cabinets, and integrated intelligent control systems. The explosion-proof cabinet line holds a complete set of authoritative global explosion-proof certifications including CNEX, ATEX and IECEx, covering explosion-proof PLC control cabinets, frequency conversion cabinets, soft starter boxes, explosion-proof junction boxes and more. These products fully satisfy the strictest safety requirements for flammable and explosive working conditions such as oil & gas drilling, underground mining and petrochemical operations. For general industrial scenarios, the standardized PLC control cabinets, motor starter cabinets and power distribution boxes ensure the stable automated operation of wastewater treatment facilities and tunnel construction machinery.

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Beyond individual cabinet units, GN Smart Control also provides turnkey intelligent packaged systems, including PLC automation systems, SCADA remote monitoring platforms, centralized power distribution units and integrated motor control systems, to realize full-process digital monitoring of production lines.

Supported by the group’s 80,000-square-meter modern intelligent manufacturing park, the company implements rigorous full-process quality inspection protocols and maintains highly flexible, fast-delivery capabilities. Its global service network is fully interconnected with GN Separation’s worldwide layout, with self-operated subsidiaries equipped with local warehouses and after-sales teams established in the United States, Australia and the UAE in the Middle East, alongside authorized service partners in more than 10 countries and regions. This structure ensures that overseas customers can access timely localized technical support as well as on-site equipment installation and commissioning services.

Industrial Electric Control Division

What sets GN Smart Control apart from ordinary electrical control manufacturers is its one-stop customized service capability. Its engineering team develops tailor-made control solutions based on each client’s specific project parameters, covering the entire value chain from conceptual design, production and manufacturing to on-site commissioning and long-term after-sales maintenance. By integrating the two major business segments of separation equipment manufacturing and intelligent control R&D, the company fills a long-standing market gap for dedicated supporting control systems for global industrial solid-liquid separation production lines.

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A senior executive at GN Smart Control commented: “The original intention of establishing GN Smart Control was to complete the supporting industrial chain for GN Separation. We deeply integrate mature separation equipment technology, safety-compliant electrical control products and intelligent remote monitoring systems, to help global customers improve equipment operation safety, reduce energy consumption and enhance overall project operational efficiency. Looking ahead, we will continue to upgrade our explosion-proof and intelligent control product lines, to deliver more reliable and cost-effective automation solutions for diverse industrial separation working conditions.”

Intelligent Control Solution Center

Moving forward, GN Smart Control will increase R&D investment in digitalized and cloud-connected control systems, to further achieve full compatibility between its control products and GN’s full range of equipment, including vibrating screens, decanter centrifuges and sludge treatment systems. The company will also continue to expand its global business footprint to serve more industrial customers worldwide.

GNLW554 Dewatering Centrifuge Package for Overseas WWTP

GN Separation recently completed the delivery of a GNLW554 Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge Package for an overseas wastewater treatment plant.

The package consists of a GNLW554 Decanter Centrifuge and an Automatic Chemical Dosing Unit, providing an integrated solution for sludge conditioning and dewatering.

In this project, the sludge is first conditioned by the GN Chemical Dosing Unit. The system automatically prepares and doses polymer solution according to the operating requirements, ensuring stable flocculation and consistent treatment performance. After conditioning, the sludge enters the GNLW554 Decanter Centrifuge, where high centrifugal force continuously separates the solids from the liquid phase. The process produces dewatered sludge cake with reduced moisture content while discharging clarified centrate for subsequent treatment.

 

Polymer Dosing Unit The GNLW554 Decanter Centrifuge is designed for continuous operation in wastewater treatment plants.

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Its optimized bowl and screw conveyor design ensures reliable separation efficiency, while wear-resistant protection on key components helps extend service life under demanding operating conditions.

Together with the automatic polymer dosing system, the complete package provides stable operation, reduced chemical consumption, and lower overall operating costs. This dewatering package is suitable for municipal wastewater treatment plants as well as various industrial wastewater applications, including food processing, chemical manufacturing, mining, and other industries where efficient sludge dewatering is required. The integrated design simplifies installation and operation while providing customers with a reliable and highly automated sludge treatment solution.

With extensive experience in solid-liquid separation technology, GN Separation continues to provide efficient sludge dewatering solutions for customers worldwide. The successful delivery of this GNLW554 Dewatering Centrifuge Package further demonstrates GN’s capability to supply reliable equipment for modern wastewater treatment projects. GN remains committed to helping customers improve dewatering efficiency, reduce sludge disposal costs, and achieve more sustainable wastewater treatment operations.

Understanding the Key Mechanical Design Parameters of Decanter Centrifuges

Decanter centrifuges are widely used for solid-liquid separation in industries such as wastewater treatment, oil and gas, mining, food processing, and chemical manufacturing. While operating parameters such as bowl speed and differential speed can be adjusted during operation, several critical mechanical factors are fixed during equipment design and manufacturing. These structural parameters have a direct impact on separation efficiency, solids dryness, throughput capacity, and overall machine performance. Continue reading

GN 14 Inch Sludge Dewatering Centrifuge Package for Southeast Asia Client

GN Separation has completed the manufacture and delivery of a 14-inch sludge dewatering centrifuge package for a client in Southeast Asia. The project underscores GN’s proven capability in delivering integrated solid-liquid separation solutions for both municipal and industrial wastewater treatment.

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Meeting Tighter Environmental Standards

Across Southeast Asia, increasingly strict discharge regulations are driving wastewater treatment facilities to adopt more efficient and reliable technologies — particularly for handling complex sludge conditions. Removing fine and ultrafine suspended solids has emerged as a critical challenge in achieving stable effluent quality while keeping treatment costs under control.

Integrated Solution: Centrifuge + Chemical Dosing

GN supplied a complete sludge dewatering system built around a 14-inch high-speed decanter centrifuge, paired with a 1,000L polymer dosing unit. The design integrates chemical conditioning with centrifugal separation to treat difficult wastewater streams more effectively.

Conventional mechanical separation typically handles particles in the 2–5 micron range. By injecting polymer into the sludge stream, the dosing unit promotes aggregation of fine and ultrafine particles into larger flocs. These flocs are then efficiently captured under high centrifugal force inside the decanter — significantly boosting solid-liquid separation performance.

Key Benefits for the Customer

Benefit Detail
Finer particle removal Polymer-enhanced flocculation captures particles below the conventional 2–5 micron threshold
Lower sludge moisture Drier discharged cake reduces transport and disposal costs
Operational stability Integrated skid-mounted design simplifies installation into existing systems
Regulatory compliance Improved effluent quality supports stricter discharge standards

Compact, Skid-Mounted, Ready to Deploy

The 14-inch decanter centrifuge targets small to medium-capacity sludge treatment applications, balancing separation efficiency, reliability, and energy consumption. Its compact skid-mounted configuration allows straightforward installation and easy integration with existing treatment infrastructure — making it suitable across a broad range of industrial settings.

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Quality Assured Before Shipment

Prior to dispatch, the complete package underwent rigorous quality inspection and performance testing at GN’s manufacturing facility. Every component was verified against project specifications to ensure reliable commissioning and stable long-term operation at the customer site.

Strengthening GN’s Southeast Asia Presence

This successful delivery reinforces GN Separation’s growing footprint in the Southeast Asian market and demonstrates the company’s ability to provide tailored, integrated sludge dewatering systems that improve treatment efficiency, reduce operating costs, and support sustainable environmental performance.

Drilling Fluids Solids Control Centrifuge Unit for overseas drilling company

Recently, GN Separation successfully completed the manufacturing and delivery of several drilling fluids solids control centrifuge units for an overseas drilling company. The supplied equipment will be used for mineral exploration core drilling projects, oil drilling operations, and HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) mud treatment applications. Continue reading