Water for Peace: World Water Day 2024

Water for Peace: World Water Day 2024

On March 22, 2024, the world once again observes World Water Day. Under this year’s theme “Water for Peace,” the United Nations calls for actions that illustrate how sustainable water management can contribute to the creation of peace and stability worldwide. Given the ever-growing challenges posed by climate change, population growth, urbanization, crises, and conflicts, […]

UK Water Minister: Resource Demand Gap Requires Investment

UK Water Minister: Resource Demand Gap Requires Investment

Robbie Moore MP, UK government minister for water, has addressed the demand gap in resources during his keynote address at British Water’s International Reception, which took place in London on 19 February 2024. He called for greater collaboration and innovation in finding solutions. Growing demand for water and more intensive periods of drought are projected […]

DRIVING INNOVATION: THE EVOLUTION OF LOW VOLTAGE AC DRIVES TOWARDS COMPACT, MULTI-AXIS, INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS

Driving Innovation: The evolution of low voltage AC Drives towards compact, multi-axis, integrated solutions

The low voltage AC drive market is currently undergoing a profound shift. Traditionally, drives have been treated and marketed as a standalone component, however current demands from machine builders and end-users have necessitated viewing drives more holistically as part of a whole system solution. More specifically, demand for more modular, compact machinery has increased innovation […]

Innomotics: Who Will Purchase this Motor Giant?

Innomotics: Who Will Purchase this Motor Giant?

In this latest insight, Vanessa Lopez, Research Analyst at Interact Analysis reviews the situation and investigates the key suitors for the potential acquisition of Innomotics. This insight has been generated as part of Interact Analysis’ annual report on the low voltage AC motor market. In 2022, Siemens announced its intention to separate its motors division, […]

Post-Brexit Standards and Directives for Pumps

Wayne Rose, CEO of the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) shares some thoughts on the shifting legislative landscape impacting the pump sector in the aftermath of Brexit, highlighting some of the efforts undertaken by his organisation (and others) in ensuring a fair and equitable approach is adopted across the board. For decades, the UK and […]

BPMA Observes Department of Business and Trade’s Extension of CE Marking Recognition

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has taken note of the announcement by Minister Hollinrake regarding the extension of CE marking recognition in the UK market. This significant development, following the Department of Business and Trade’s August 2023 declaration of continued recognition for certain product regulations, prompts reflection and analysis from the BPMA on its […]

EDITORIAL: WHY ARE ELECTRIC PRVS REPLACING SELF-PILOTING STEAM REGULATORS?

Editorial: Why are Electric PRVs Replacing Self-Piloting Steam Regulators?

A trend has been gaining steam. Electric modulating pressure-reducing valves (PRV) are increasingly replacing traditional self-piloted regulators in steam systems. The adoption of this “smart” technology is part of the overall trend of digitally connecting all components to building automation systems (BAS) for greater visibility and control and for lower energy consumption. Sometimes the shift […]

Smart Platforms Enabling Faster Leak Detection

Smart Platforms Enabling Faster Leak Detection

Using cloud-based platforms for more efficient leak detection will be the subject of an Ovarro presentation at the Philippine Association of Water Districts (PAWD) annual convention. Channel manager Craig Abbott will highlight Ovarro cloud solutions that analyze network noise to provide actionable information for leakage reduction. They include LeakInsight, a new cloud-based application that automatically […]

Gender Parity in Water Accelerated with UK-US Agreement

Gender Parity in Water Accelerated with UK-US Agreement

British Water will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the WaterRising Institute of the USA at the trade association’s upcoming International Reception on Monday 19 February in London. The MoU is an agreement to partner on the WaterWoman Project, which aims to accelerate gender parity in water management, addressing the urgent need for a […]