Membrane technology for food and industrial processes

15+ years of hands-on membrane filtration experience across Europe and the US. Helping food and industrial clients improve process performance and profitability through smart membrane system design, covering clarification, purification and concentration of process streams.

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Experience 15+ years
Markets EU & US
Specialism Sanitary process technology
Areas of expertise 04
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Membrane bioreactors
MBR design, troubleshooting, and technology selection for municipal and industrial applications across Europe and North America.
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Food & beverage
Filtration and separation processes in dairy, beverages, and food manufacturing, with a strong network of industry specialists.
03
PFAS & micropollutants
Treatment strategies and technology assessment for PFAS removal, aligned with evolving EU regulation and 2027 WFD compliance deadlines.
04
Technology assessment
Competitive analysis, patent landscape review, and datasheet benchmarking across leading membrane suppliers.
Membrane technology Food Biotech Dairy Fermentation Acid, caustic & solvent recovery MBR Filtration
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What BVG Consulting offers

The right membrane system does more than filter. It improves yield, reduces operational cost, and gives your process a measurable edge. Flexible engagement models, from a single expert call to an ongoing technical advisory relationship.

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Technical advisory
Independent expert opinion on membrane selection, system design, and process optimisation. The goal is always the same: a system that performs better and costs less to run.
Ongoing
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Feasibility studies
Technical and commercial feasibility assessments for new membrane installations or technology transitions. Identifying where smarter filtration unlocks better economics, including subsidy preparation.
Project-based
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Expert on demand
Flexible access to senior membrane expertise for due diligence, publications, technical review, or media interviews.
Flexible
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Training & knowledge transfer
In-house workshops tailored to technical teams in water treatment and food processing, on-site or remote.
On-site / remote
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Scale-up support
Hands-on technical guidance for scale-up companies looking to industrialise their membrane filtration or sanitary process technology, and turn it into a commercially viable, profitable operation.
Scale-ups
About

Independent expertise, field-tested over 15 years

Bram van Gelder is an independent consultant and Vice President at UNISOL LLC, based in Hoef & Haag, Utrecht. With over 15 years of experience in membrane and process technology, he works across the full spectrum, from municipal wastewater treatment to food and dairy filtration, covering clarification, purification and concentration of process streams.

His approach is commercially grounded: the right membrane system should not just solve a technical problem, it should improve yields, reduce waste, and make the process more profitable. That combination of technical depth and business awareness is what sets BVG Consulting apart.

His network spans research institutes, water boards, food manufacturers, and technology suppliers across Europe and the United States, giving clients access to field-tested expertise and a broad partner ecosystem.

Bram van Gelder
Experience 15+ years
Focus markets EU & US
Core sectors Food, water & biotech

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