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A central feature of our work is that we always want to bring new scientific approaches to our solutions. The “new” solution per se is never in the foreground – it is always about the added value for our customers and for a better solution in the matter itself. We used to have the connection between science and practice explicitly in our company name SCIETEC and we were able to bring our vision into many projects: The online model for the Lech, the development of Virtual River and the MPC pilot system for the Main are just three of the many realized projects. We are currently working with a group of young scientists who want to test modern mathematical methods on concrete water management tasks. This involves – initially in internal projects and in master’s theses – e.g. AI and MPC to optimize the operation of power plant chains or digital twins for early warning in the event of data errors or dam breaks.

The first and immediate connection point for our cooperation is the integration of HYDRO_AS-2D in VIRTUAL RIVER 4.0. The cooperation between Hydrotec and GR-Consult will go far beyond software integration: The large thematic overlap of the business areas results in beneficial synergy effects and active cooperation is planned for all areas in which the operational use of models and model systems is in the foreground. Thanks to the cooperation, both partners have access to expertise, resources and programs that significantly expand our possibilities – and thus the benefits for our customers.

With new collaborations we have created a broad basis for our work in the past two years, and with VIRTUAL RIVER 4.0 GR-Consult and DHI have completed a first joint product. We took this as an occasion for an event at which we wanted to provide space: for lectures, discussions and dialogues on water management 4.0. Many thanks to our many guests who contributed to a wonderful event in an original setting. Partnership agreement with DHI.

After the cooperation between DHI Wasy and GR-Consult had already been agreed in an LOI in July 2018, the partnership agreement with DHI (DK) followed in January 2019. With this partnership agreement, GR-Consult officially becomes a development partner of DHI and with the OEM agreement for MIKE1D, which has also been concluded, the course is set for global sales of VIRTUAL RIVER 4.0.

In September, GR-Consult bought back the rights to Flux and FLORIS from PÖYRY. We have thus created the basis to actively pursue the development and sales of the products developed by SCIETEC again. With the development of Flux.OPERATIONAL, we have developed a product that significantly simplifies the use of 1D models in forecasting systems and thus represents a sustainable basis for safeguarding our customers’ previous investments.

In addition to the formal successor, GR-Consult also sees itself in a direct line with SCIETEC in terms of content and strategy and we will continue all work and content with the same commitment and the same goals.  

After Günther Reichel decided at the beginning of the year to switch back to self-employment with SCIETEC, the basis for stable and sustainable continuity in all projects and areas of responsibility was immediately created. In this sense, GR-Consult will be unrestrictedly available in all projects and – where required – also be available in a leading role. Conversely, at PÖYRY, the same team will continue to work on all topics as it has done so far. This sustainable cooperation results from our unrestricted trusting and friendly relationship, which creates a stable basis for the future, both professionally and personally.