The installation of filtering presses manufactured by the Italian company Diefenbach is now in progress at Kyshtym Copper Electrolysis Plant, Russian Copper Company’s press service reports.

The new filtering equipment supplied by Diefenbach will replace the old filter presses at one of the copper electrolysis departments, which will ensure the maximum purification of the plant’s industrial wastewater.

Kyshtym Copper Electrolysis Plant signed the delivery contract with Diefenbach in December 2010. The machinery is expected to be launched on September 30, 2011.