Who are IDE Water Technologies
With over 60 years of innovation in the water treatment sector, IDE Water Technologies is a global leader in the design, construction, and operation of some of the world’s most advanced and innovative thermal and membrane desalination plants. IDE’s projects span across continents, with major installations worldwide and recently their first UK project.
Known for its cutting-edge solutions in water treatment for both industrial and drinking water purposes, IDE maintains a strong commitment to sustainability—working towards reducing water footprint and becoming water positive additionally reduce emissions and utilise renewable green energies. From R&D and engineering to full operation and maintenance IDE manages its complex global operations using Priority ERP, a system they have relied on for over 15 years.
The Challenge: Expanding into the UK with Full Local Compliance
As IDE began work on the UK Desalination Plant—their first project in the UK—they needed to ensure their ERP operations could meet local regulatory
requirements.
While they were well-versed with Priority ERP, they
lacked experience with UK-specific financial, legal, and
compliance frameworks. IDE sought a UK-based partner
with deep Priority ERP knowledge and localisation
expertise to bridge this gap. Medatech UK was the
ideal choice due to its strong track record of successful
Priority implementations and its in-depth understanding of UK business regulations.
Implementation Goals: Rapid Localisation & Compliance
IDE’s primary objective was to ensure full compliance with UK legislation, especially across key ERP areas such as contract management, purchasing, financials, and tax regulations.
Medatech UK worked closely with IDE to:
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Identify gaps
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Map requirements
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Develop a clear, phased work plan
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Collaborate with IDE’s UK-based CPA
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Deliver a fully localised ERP implementation within a tight 3-month timeframe
The Implementation Plan: Structured and Collaborative
Medatech began by assembling a joint project team with IDE’s internal stakeholders. A thorough requirements analysis was conducted to ensure all business processes were correctly captured. Once requirements were mapped, Medatech led a timely project kick-off and maintained consistent communication throughout the process.
Ovad Kaduri, IDE’s CIO said “By managing the project proactively and allowing the IDE team to focus on their core business at Sizewell, Medatech ensured that the ERP localisation did not disrupt day-to-day operations”
The Solution & Timelines: Delivered on Time and on Budget
The project involved:
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Installation of the UK localisation pack
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Data migration from IDE’s global system
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Rigorous testing and validation of local compliance features
Both Medatech and IDE’s teams worked in sync to meet every milestone, successfully completing the implementation on time and within budget, despite the aggressive schedule.
Looking Ahead: Continued Partnership
Post-implementation Medatech continues to provide on-site training and support for IDE’s UK operations. This includes ongoing development for areas such as:
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Contracting and subcontracting
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Budget control
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Financial reporting
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Rollout the implementation to the US
As IDE scales its UK presence, there are also plans to train an accountant based in India to manage UK-specific financial requirements.
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Looking further ahead IDE is exploring further collaborations with Medatech UK in it’s worldwide operations.
Conclusion: A Foundation for Global Success
By partnering with Medatech UK IDE have been able to meet the complex challenges of entering a new market with confidence. The seamless ERP localisation has provided IDE with the operational control and compliance assurance needed to focus on what they do best—delivering sustainable, innovative water solutions across the globe.