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Aqua-Guard Spill Response Inc. is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as a Finalist for Innovation of the Year at the upcoming 2025 North Vancouver Business Excellence Awards.

Hosted by the North Vancouver Chamber, the annual awards celebrate 28 years of recognizing the bold vision, inspiring leadership and community commitment of the region’s most outstanding businesses.

This year’s Gala — themed “The Value of Local” — will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, bringing together North Vancouver’s movers, shakers and changemakers for an evening of celebration across nine award categories.

“We are honoured to be recognized among North Vancouver’s most innovative companies,” said Cameron Janz, CEO of Aqua-Guard. “Our team’s mission has always been to create cutting-edge technology that protects the world’s most precious resource — water — and the CFSH™ system represents a breakthrough in that global effort.”

About the Innovation: The CFSH™ System – Oil Sheen Recovery, Redefined

Aqua-Guard’s Carbon Fibre Super-Hydrophobic (CFSH™) Recovery System marks a groundbreaking leap forward in marine oil spill response — mechanically recovering ultra-thin sheens (<50 microns) where traditional methods fail.

Key Features:
- Super-hydrophobic & ultra-oleophilic drum: Attracts and captures micro-thin oil sheens with near-100% oil-to-water separation.
- Flow induction technology: Self-mobilizing skimming in both fast and stagnant water.
- Modular, retrofitable design: Installs on existing RBS TRITON™ skimmers or portable response units.
- Proven performance: Real-world deployment in Vancouver harbour (Oct 2024) with DNV-witnessed ASTM F631-15 tests confirming 99.993% oil to water efficiency.
- Preliminary sales: Early orders are already being manufactured for delivery by the end of the year, signaling strong market validation and international interest in this next-generation oil sheen recovery system.

Environmental Impact:

- Replaces single-use polypropylene sorbents — eliminating microplastics and waste.
- Engineered for long service life (10–15+ years) with minimal maintenance.

Operational Benefits:

- Lightweight and one-person deployable.
- Optional remote thrusters and floating umbilical hose systems for advanced maneuverability.

From oceans and rivers to Arctic waters, the CFSH™ system is setting a new global standard for oil sheen recovery, aligning with Aqua-Guard’s legacy of 30+ years of innovation in marine environmental protection.

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Event Details

2025 Business Excellence Awards Gala

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
 Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, North Vancouver
“The Value of Local” — Celebrating 28 Years of Excellence

About Aqua-Guard

Aqua-Guard provides a range of state-of-the-the-art oil spill response solutions including the URO Skimmer System and the RBS TRITON™ range of oil skimmers—all built on Aqua-Guard’s patented RBS TRITON™ technology to deliver some of the highest efficiency and recovery rates in the industry.