A major deal just came through for Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group. They’ll deliver close to 30 submersible motor pumps. The destination is Germany’s biggest land-based liquefied gas import hub. Right now, it’s taking shape in Stade. One order covers two kinds of pumps – high pressure, low pressure – for a job […]
Now sitting at BASF’s Ludwigshafen location, a crucial piece of what will become one of the planet’s strongest industrial heat pumps has arrived. Progress ticks forward as this centerpiece makes its way into place. Weighing 95 tons and measuring approximately 16 meters in length, the plate falling-film evaporator was transported several hundred kilometers via inland […]
A fresh project kicks off with Slack & Parr delivering exact measurement systems to a large-scale carbon fibre plant rising in India. Equipment tailored for precision finds its way into advanced manufacturing through this assignment. The setup demands reliability, something the team focuses on without saying it outright. Into the Indian industrial landscape goes gear […]
A deal comes through – Andritz will deliver five fresh generator stators to NYPA’s Robert Moses facility. This move ties into a broader push, upgrading infrastructure so clean power flows more reliably. Equipment swaps like these help keep aging plants running without hiccups. Each piece fits into a larger plan meant to boost output where […]
If your work involves valves, pumps, or any kind of flow control, listen up. Valmet just made a major move that is going to make your life easier. The company has opened a brand-new service center and manufacturing unit in Sydney. This is not a small satellite office. This is a full-blown regional hub designed to serve the […]
You know that feeling when a family-built company finds a backer who actually gets them? That’s exactly what just happened with Dowdens Group in Queensland. AxFlow Oceania has bought a majority stake in Dowdens – their biggest investment yet in the region. But here’s the best part: the current owners are staying on as shareholders. No hostile takeover drama. […]
Sometimes, a business acquisition feels like just another corporate transaction. But this one? It’s different. Universal Plant Services (UPS) just announced they’ve acquired Mechanical Solutions Inc (MSI). And if you work with rotating or reciprocating equipment—think pumps, compressors, turbines—this is a game-changer. Here’s why I’m excited about it. UPS has always been the go-to for field […]
Wilo had a good year in 2025. Net sales hit €1,918.7 million — a 4.5% currency-adjusted increase — and EBITDA jumped 39% to €212 million, pushing the margin to 11.1%. Consolidated net income climbed nearly 240% to €65 million. Free cash flow more than doubled, rising over 80% to €66.4 million. CEO Oliver Hermes summed […]
The manufacturing economy has faced a series of challenges over the past three years, constricting growth of the precision gearbox market. However, to generate additional revenue streams, precision gearbox manufacturers have been taking proactive measures. This insight explores the key strategies manufacturers are adopting to drive momentum during challenging times and prepare for the next […]
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) has announced the launch of Pump System Certification Level 2 (PSC 2) , completing HI’s standardized learning path designed to advance pump system competency across the industry. A Three-Tiered Pathway from Foundational to Advanced Expertise PSC 2 builds on the successful introduction of Pump System Certification Level 1 (PSC 1) in 2025 and establishes prerequisite […]
The pump industry is an enormous industry and plays a critical role in almost every facet of our lives. Water supply, fire protection, oil & gas, power plants, waste water treatment, sump pumps at homes, processing chemicals, foods & pharmaceuticals, and many more.
