Packaging is often the last thing specified—and the first thing blamed. Yet in today’s complex supply chains, sustainability-driven markets, and experience-focused consumer landscape, packaging is no longer a cost center. It’s a strategic lever that influences product integrity, brand perception, operational efficiency, and environmental impact. This specialist article explores why packaging matters more than ever—and […]
Large-scale infrastructure projects in the UK—such as major rail, energy, and water networks—offer valuable lessons for the water sector, especially as it faces growing challenges like climate change, population growth, and aging infrastructure. The key message is clear: better planning, collaboration, and long-term thinking are essential if the water industry wants to deliver projects successfully […]
A fresh push across the UK aims to clear dangerous substances from waterways, helping nature recover. Not long ago, results from the nation’s biggest chemical tracking project revealed that teamwork guided by research actually lowers contamination in rivers and sewage flows.A fresh push begins under UK Water Industry Research, known as UKWIR, steering work via […]
Structural columns are critical load-bearing elements in industrial and commercial facilities. While designers and engineers invest heavily in strength and stability, the base of a steel column is often vulnerable to corrosion, moisture ingress, and concrete deterioration — conditions that, if left unchecked, can weaken support and ultimately lead to structural failure. Protecting steel and […]
FCH has completed the acquisition of Axiflow Technologies, a specialist in sanitary twin-screw pump solutions serving the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Image © wladimir1804 – stock.adobe.com. The acquisition marks FCH’s expansion into the twin-screw pump arena and strengthens its position as a technology-driven manufacturer in hygienic fluid handling applications. FCH provides highly engineered sanitary […]
Circulation pumps may not grab headlines, but they are the beating heart of heating and hot water systems across the UK. In both homes and commercial buildings, their performance directly affects energy consumption, running costs, and long-term reliability. Yet our market is increasingly threatened by a flood of cheap, non-compliant imports from the Far East—products […]
VSX, a leading provider of sales software for the pump industry, announces the appointment of Patrick Gräbener as its new Head of Sales & Marketing. With the completion of its management team, VSX is now ideally positioned for future growth and success.Reinforcement for the VSX Sales and Marketing TeamPatrick Gräbener became the new Head of […]
Across the UK, hundreds of organisations could face emergency call-outs or even closure if their pump systems aren’t checked before winter. The UK is set to face more extreme weather before the end of the year, with plummeting temperatures, storms and heavy rainfall – conditions that can cause pumps to freeze, blockages to form and […]
British Water’s annual UK Water Company Performance Survey asks contractors, consultants and suppliers to rate their clients’ performance in 12 areas, including professionalism, contractual approach and communication over the last 12 months.Scottish Water Tops Latest Water and Wastewater Survey For the fifth year running, innovation is the lowest scoring area – at a time when […]
Denso, Inc. is proud to highlight Denso’s Viscotaq Precast Structure Sealing System, engineered to deliver a watertight, flexible seal designed to stop liquid, gas, and contaminant infiltration in precast concrete and manhole assemblies. The Viscotaq Precast Sealing System is engineered to combat water intrusion, by sealing seams and joint areas in municipal infrastructure and precast […]
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.
