Busch Vacuum Solutions Acquires centrotherm clean solutions

Busch Vacuum Solutions announces the successful acquisition of centrotherm clean solutions. Together with Pfeiffer Vacuum, which has been part of the Busch Group for some time, the companies want to continue to grow in the area of sustainable gas abatement systems for the semiconductor market. Busch Vacuum Solutions has acquired centrotherm clean solutions, one of […]

Parker Launches Valves with Integral O-LOK Tube Connections

The Instrumentation Products Division, Europe (IPDE) of Parker Hannifin announces the availability of the Hi-Pro Series ball valves and the HNV Series needle valves with fully integrated O-LOK® O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) fitting connections. This release augments the company’s highly successful valve offerings that utilise A-LOK® two-ferrule connections. Like the well-renowned A-LOK® connection, the O-LOK® […]

Papantonatos Introduces New Centrifugal Impeller

PXFLOW has developed a new semi open centrifugal impeller for wastewater pumps capable of handling raw, unscreened sewage containing solids or long fibered material. The S-Channel impeller is equipped with twin “S” channel blades that extend on the hub body allowing its self-cleaning characteristics to work together as system with a long deep sharp groove […]

Atlas Copco to Acquire a Korean Semiconductor Valve Manufacturer

Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire Presys Co., Ltd. The company provides vacuum valves for the semiconductor market. Presys Co., Ltd. is a privately owned company with 134 employees, located in Suwon, Republic of Korea. In 2022, the company had revenues of approximately MKRW 35,000 (MSEK 275*). “Presys’ products are well known within the Korean […]

Sulzer Pumps and Engineering Expertise Halve Costs for a Wastewater System in Norway

Norway is famed for the beauty of its rugged landscapes, but hilly or mountainous country can be a nightmare for wastewater engineers. With no flat or downhill route available between communities and the wastewater treatment facilities that serve them, reliable infrastructure requires some creative thinking. One way to connect inaccessible locations is with small diameter, […]

Global Manufacturing Output Set to Grow by a Mere 0.3% in 2024

Global market intelligence firm Interact Analysis recently made some revisions to its global manufacturing outlook forecast. According to the company’s latest research, the outlook for global manufacturing is bleak, and this looks set to continue throughout 2024 into early 2025. Europe in particular is feeling the pinch, while the Americas region fared well during the […]

Svanehøj Develops a Complete High-Pressure Marine Pump Unit for LNG Fuel

As demand for LNG-fueled vessels remains high, the marine pump specialist Svanehøj can now offer a high-pressure pump solution for two-stroke engines – a compact unit with three combined cold ends designed for optimal flow and longer service intervals. High-pressure LNG engines offer lower fuel consumption and significantly reduced methane slips. This is driving a […]

Leybold Wins Product of the Year Category “Cases and Enclosures” for Hygienic Enclosure

Vacuum equipment specialist Leybold UK, based in Chessington, Surrey, has been recognised by the Instrumentation Excellence Awards. The Leybold Hygienic Enclosure for vacuum pumps has won Product of the Year Cases and Enclosures. The Awards celebrate the very best professionals, products, projects and companies from across the test, measurement, sensing and control sectors. Leybold UK […]

Franklin Electric Appoints New President of Global Water Greg Levine has joined Franklin Electric Co Inc as vice president and president, Global Water. (1)

Franklin Electric Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced its third quarter financial results for fiscal year 2023. Third quarter 2023 net sales were $538.4 million, compared to third quarter 2022 net sales of $551.7 million. Third quarter 2023 operating income was $78.1 million, compared to third quarter 2022 operating income of $80.0 million. Third quarter 2023 EPS was […]