Innovations
for a better world
About us
Pewas is a research and trading company focused on innovative applications of superabsorbent polymers in agriculture, security sector and railway infrastructure. Developed products and prototypes include flood bags filled with superabsorbents, a hydrogel-based extinguishing agent, 3Dsorbent of oil pollution, biodegradable oils and agricultural products of Aquaholder line.
Our vision
We constantly seek innovative solutions in chemistry with respect for the environment, efficiency, and application across a wide array of industries. We look at things differently, and don't compromise between efficiency and ecology. We are convinced that it is possible to be both efficient and ecological at the same time.
Our mission
Our mission is to offer attractive and customized solutions for alternative use of superabsorbing polymers.
Our values
INNOVATION
EFFICIENCY
ECOLOGY
History
Pewas has been established since 1992. Since its foundation, the company has offered portfolio of products as footwear and leather care, biodegradable lubricants and fireplace chemistry. From the beginning, Pewas products have been characterized by high quality and their environmental friendliness. These values of the founders echos to the present.
Since 2004, the company has expanded its activities and launched research in the field of superabsorbent polymers and their alternative uses in agriculture and other industries. This action resulted into several products with the potential for a real deployment. The most promising area of our research activities is a research of agriculture applications of our Aquaholder product line. The main goal of using superabsorbent polymers in agriculture is to adapt to the climate change and reduce losses in agricultural production due to the drought and lack of water.
Research & Development
Pewas is a research organization focused on searching for the alternative use of superbasorbent polymers in various industries. Pewas has analytical and production laboratory facilities and a team of laboratory researchers. We specialize in ecological innovative chemistry, consulting, research and development of new solutions for clients in various areas, industries, agriculture and transport.
We have developed an innovative way of using superabsorbents and polymers in agriculture to remove harmful pollution after petroleum accidents and consequences of natural disasters caused by floods and fires. Our portfolio is complemented by biodegradable oils and lubricants designed for forestry, water management and maintenance of railway infrastructure. Our research that could be the greatest benefit for the society is the Aquaholder project that focuses on the use of superabsorbents in agriculture in order to increase the resilience of agricultural productivity to the drought and lack of water.
Spheres of our activity
Achievements / Awards / Projects
MANAGEMENT
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Ivo Krpelan
CEO
+20 years of experience in top management CEO/CFO positions in international companies. Graduate of the University of Economics in Prague.
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Peter Fatul
Business and Dvlp. Manager
+17 years of experience in international trade and project management in the second largest chemical company in the Slovak Republic. Graduate of the University of Economics in Bratislava.
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Viktor Gelinger
Development Manager
+6 years of experience with the development projects in the field of superabsorbent polymers. Graduate of the Slovak University of Technology.
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Lukáš Petra
Research Manager
+6 years of experience with the research and development projects in the field of superabsorbent polymers. Graduate of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava.
Our partners
National Agricultural and Food Centre
SECTOR: AGRICULTURE
PRODUCT: Aquaholder Seed
Cooperation: Testing the effectiveness of the seed with Aquaholder Seed
Slovak University of Agriculture, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources
SECTOR: AGRICULTURE
PRODUCT: Aquaholder Seed and Aquaholder Agro
Cooperation: Testing the effectiveness of the seeds with Aquaholder Seed and testing the interactions of Aquaholder Agro in the soil
AZC, a.s.
SECTOR: FINANCIAL AND STRATEGIC CONSULTANCY
PRODUCT: Aquaholder Seed
MVSR - Slovak firefighters and rescuers
SECTOR: RESCUE AND SAFETY
PRODUKT: Flood, Fire
Slovak Aid
SECTOR: GRANT PROVIDER
PRODUCT: Aquaholder Seed a Aquaholder Agro
Projects:
- SAMRS/2016/PPP/1/2 - Examining Aquaholder solution for agricultural production under Afghanistan conditions to reduce water consumption
- SAMRS/2017/PPP/1/8 - Examining Aquaholder solution for agricultural production under Afghanistan conditions to reduce water consumption
- SAMRS/2018/VP/1/9 - The use of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) as an innovative tool for reducing drinking water consumption and groundwater contamination caused by pesticides and fertilizers
The International Investment Bank (IIB)
SECTOR: GRANT PROVIDER
PRODUCT: Aquaholder Seed a Aquaholder Agro
Project: Verification of the Aquaholder products and their suitability for agricultural production in Vietnam
Falck Fire Services a.s.
SECTOR: RESCUE AND SAFETY
PRODUCT: Fire
Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Institute of Geography
SECTOR: AGRICULTURE
PRODUCT: Aquaholder Seed a Aquaholder Agro
Cooperation: Provision of technical assistance to PeWaS s.r.o. in regard to the verification of the Aquaholder (Seed and Agro) products and their suitability for agricultural production in Vietnam
Scientific-Research Center of Agriculture
SECTOR: AGRICULTURE
PRODUCT: Aquaholder Seed a Aquaholder Agro
Cooperation: Testing Aquaholder products to reduce drinking water consumption and reduce groundwater contamination caused by pesticides and fertilizers
Herat University, Faculty of Agriculture
SECTOR: AGRICULTURE
PRODUCT: Aquaholder Seed a Aquaholder Agro
Cooperation: Aquaholder effectiveness testing in Afghan conditions
LUKA & BRAMER GROUP a.s.
SECTOR: STRATEGIC CONSULTANCY