Portuguese Olive Mill Quadruples Production Capacity With New Alfa Laval Technology

With the installation of Alfa Laval’s state-of-the-art Foodec Sigma decanter, Caminhos do Futuro has quadrupled its extra virgin olive oil processing capacity, increasing from 1,500 kg/hour to 6,000 kg/hour.As the last remaining mill in Montemor-o-Novo, the cooperative group recognized the urgent need to evolve in order to continue serving a growing community of farmers seeking […]

TMR Guest Post: The Industrial Pump Market – Powering Progress Across Industries

In a world where industries are the engines of economic growth, the role of industrial pumps is often understated yet indispensable. These robust mechanical devices are essential for moving liquids, gases, and slurries in a wide range of industrial processes—from water treatment and oil refining to food manufacturing and chemical processing.TMR Guest Post: The Industrial […]

Portable Air Compressor Powers Reliable Water Well Drilling in Rural Spain

Reliable access to water is essential for agriculture, construction, and development – and it often starts with efficient water well drilling. In the Spanish countryside near Zaragoza, a local drilling company is relying on Atlas Copco’s compact, powerful, and fuel-efficient X-Air⁺ 750-25 portable air compressor to carry out well drilling projects with ease and confidence. […]

German-Ukrainian Project Strengthens Sustainable Water Infrastructure in Ukraine

German Water Partnership e. V. (GWP) and the Mykolaiv Water Hub (MWH) have officially launched a joint project to promote knowledge and technology transfer in the fields of water and wastewater management, sustainable municipal infrastructure, energy efficiency, and climate protection in Ukraine. This initiative, supported by the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU), aims to lay the […]

Oil and Gas Supplier Turns to Vesconite Hilube Bushings for Roper Gear Pumps

A supplier of premium products and services to the oil and gas service industry has repeated purchases of Vesconite Hilube bushings for Roper gear pumps, following the bushings’ successful in-field performance on the pumps’ drive and the driven (idler) gear shafts. The company initially tested Vesconite Hilube bushings in November 2022. These were introduced as […]

Scented Plastic Bags: Precision Gear Metering Pump Provides Consistent Continuous Pulse-Free Process

A global manufacturer of scented plastic garbage bags was looking for an alternative to the use of pre-scented plastic pellets. A serendipitous encounter at a tradeshow led them to a precision gear metering pump solution that gave them accuracy and consistency at the low flow rates required, while also reducing their costs and improving worker […]

NHS Hospitals Saves £750,000 per Year as Dura Pump Unveils New Intelligent System

Following a successful deployment at a major Midlands NHS hospital, a new intelligent wastewater pumping system is helping to eliminate wastewater blockages and reduce maintenance costs in some of the UK’s most demanding infrastructure environments. Developed by Northampton-based pump system engineering specialist, Dura Pump, Velocity Sentinam is addressing the longstanding issue of fats, oils, grease […]

Case Story: Severe-Duty Motors – What It Takes to Thrive in Extreme Conditions

Severe-duty motors are designed to withstand the most demanding operational conditions, where extreme environments challenge equipment performance and longevity. Industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, mining, metals, pulp and paper, water and wastewater, and cement production rely on these motors for their durability and consistent performance. Standard motors perform adequately in […]

ANDRITZ Receives Major Order for Rehabilitation of Mozambique’s Largest Hydropower Plant

Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB), Mozambique’s leading hydropower generation company, has awarded ANDRITZ a contract for the rehabilitation of the Cahora Bassa hydropower plant. It is the largest hydropower plant in Mozambique and one of the largest in Africa. The order value for ANDRITZ is in the mid three-digit million-euro range. It was included in […]

Voith Deploys First Hydro Pocket Solution in Japan

At the beginning of March 2025, Voith successfully commissioned the first Hydro Pocket solution in Japan at the Ohsawagawa hydropower station. Previously, the system could only be monitored remotely via a closed circuit. This new software application enables monitoring from commonly used devices through the Internet environment, laying the groundwork for further modernization.   The […]