The United Nations World Water Day on 22 March 2025 focuses on “Glacier Preservation”. Glaciers act as an important backup mechanism for the drinking water supply from rivers and lakes, by feeding them with meltwater and thereby maintaining water levels in times of low rainfall. Nevertheless, it is important to be prepared for alternative sources […]
Europump, the European Association of Pump Manufacturers, is pleased to announce its official acceptance onto the newly established European Commission Ecodesign Forum. This forum aims to accelerate the transition to more sustainable products and services in line with the EU’s broader environmental goals. The Ecodesign Forum, launched in November 2024, serves as a critical advisory […]
With 2.2 billion people lacking safe water, communities, businesses, and NGOs are taking bold action this World Water Day to accelerate solutions. From March 17-22, thousands of volunteers worldwide will mobilize to improve water security – through cleanups, education programs, and projects expanding access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). “Around the world, volunteers […]
Ahead of the new year, a pump expert has predicted that 2025 will be the year that smart monitoring and digitalisation in IoT pump monitoring will come to the fore across the sector. Smart pumps have seen a significant increase in demand, with forecasts predicting growth at a CAGR of 8.5% between 2023 and 2028 […]
With the winter season, safeguarding the performance and longevity of vacuum pumps becomes a top priority. Cold weather poses unique challenges that can affect the reliability and efficiency of these crucial industrial components. The experts of Busch Vacuum Solutions understand the importance of winterization in preventing corrosion, freezing, and other potential damage. In this guide, […]
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is calling on businesses across the UK’s industrial sector to prioritise energy audits as a key strategy for improving operational efficiency, cutting costs, and reducing environmental impact. With energy prices continuing to fluctuate and sustainability becoming increasingly central to business operations, understanding how and where energy is consumed has […]
PFAS treatment is a growing area of concern for water utilities, businesses and communities, particularly as governments pass stricter regulations. Research increasingly shows the harmful effects of PFAS on humans and ecosystems. Discover how PFAS treatment technologies can provide safer drinking water and limit the amount of PFAS in the environment. What are PFAS and […]
Investors include Microsoft, through their Climate Innovation Fund, as anchor investor, Starbucks, and Xylem as strategic investors, alongside Ecolab, Reckitt, Gap Inc., and others, with the goal of reaching 15 million people globally with access to safe water and sanitation WaterEquity, an asset manager dedicated to financing water and sanitation solutions in emerging and frontier […]
Enhanced wastewater treatment holds the key to reducing sewage overflows to the environment in a sustainable way, says Dominic Hurd, managing director, ACWA Services. Public and political pressure on water companies to address the issue of sewage spills into rivers and seas means overflows are no longer solely an issue for operations teams. They top […]
Water shortages are already the cause of numerous conflicts around the world. As a result, it is not only the economical use of this vital resource that is coming more into focus. Companies are working flat out on new technologies that improve water purification. In this way, even industrial water can be turned back into […]
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.
