President of Trojan Technologies, Inc., Marvin R. DeVries to be the Keynote Speaker at IUVA 2014 Americas Regional Conference

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2014 International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) Americas Regional Conference, which will be held Oct. 26-28, 2014, in White Plains, N.Y., will host leading experts in the field of ultraviolet technology. Included among the conference leadership will be Marvin R. DeVries, CEO, Trojan Technologies, Inc., and Paul V. Rush Deputy Commissioner, New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply. 

The Americans Regional Conference will discuss new trends in UV Technology. "We are very honored to have both Marvin DeVries and Paul Rush as our keynote speakers," says Deb Martinez, executive director of IUVA.

DeVries, who was appointed president of Trojan Technologies in 2003, specializes in water and wastewater treatment. As a Professional Engineer, DeVries has worked on water-related and infrastructure development projects in Southern Asia and Haiti.

"Marvin has a real passion for innovation and sustainability in UV system engineering as exemplified in Trojan's portfolio and this has been a catalyst for world-wide growth in UV applications for all manufacturers – He is a great ambassador for the overall mission of IUVA," says Karl Linden, Ph.D., president of IUVA. 

Joining DeVries as keynote speaker is Deputy Commissioner for the New York Department of Environmental Protection, Paul V. Rush. Rush heads the effort to maintain safe and clean water for the city of New York. The Catskill-Delaware Ultraviolet Disinfection facility, which Rush oversees, delivers over 2 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water daily, and as such is by far the world's largest ultraviolet disinfection facility in the world. 

The 2014 Americas Regional Conference will be at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in White Plains, N.Y.  For more information about the conference, including registration, visit https://www.iuva.org/event/americas-regional-conference.

IUVA's mission is to advance the science, engineering and applications of ultraviolet water disinfection and air treatment technologies to enhance the quality of human life and to protect the environment. Founded in 1999, it is a 501(c)3 educational association with more than 500 members in 35 countries. IUVA is recognized as the leading knowledge base and voice for UV technologies through its varied conferences and programs. For more information please visit www.iuva.org

SOURCE International Ultraviolet Association