Finding an Efficient Route to Improved Leakage Performance

Water companies have set out 2025-2030 leakage ambitions that, if achieved, would put them among the top five performing countries in Europe. With higher operational costs and resource challenges to factor in, the supply chain can offer a more efficient route to success, writes Barbara Hathaway, Ovarro. Ambitious leakage reduction plans put forward by water […]

A Dissolution of EPR in Europe’s Water Future

Plenary vote on the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive sets a difficult course for Europe’s water future as MEPS choose to significantly dilute Extended Producer Responsibility Europe’s drinking water and wastewater service providers hold concerns for the affordability of Europe’s water treatment for consumers in the wake of October’s plenary vote on the Urban Wastewater […]

High-Performance Material Offers Alternative to PTFE: Better Properties At Lower Costs

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, global market leader for sophisticated and innovative applications in sealing technology and electromobility, offers a real alternative to traditional PTFE solutions with its innovative high-performance “98 AU 30500” material. First customers in the construction machinery sector are already impressed by the use of the hydrolysis-resistant high-performance polyurethane. There are myriad areas of […]

AEMT Enjoys Further Membership Growth

Over recent months, the membership of the Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has enjoyed further expansion with several key businesses coming into the fold. The first of these is Newton Electrical Equipment Co. Inc., a leading provider of 24/7 Emergency Repair Services for Electric Motors, Generators and Transformers. Based in the Philippines, its […]

Of Eucalyptus and Bone Ash

Sustainable ingredients will help curb the carbon footprint of some polymer compounds at Freudenberg Freudenberg Sealing Technologies’ commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2045, or sooner, is driving enormous changes in how the company is managing its activities. Sites have re-energized their focus on system optimizations, a reduction in waste, electrification of machinery, the […]

Service Time Reduced to a Fraction with Sulzer’s New Shut-off Device for Agitators

Sulzer has launched a new shut-off device SOD for horizontal SALOMIX™ SSA agitators that significantly reduces the time spent on servicing the seal. The device enables seal maintenance without emptying the tank, which makes the feature especially useful for very large tanks, wastewater treatment plants, and other critical processes. Innovative mechanical structure enables reliable operation […]

Ultra-low Voltage Motors Market Worth $6.5bn by 2027

New research by market intelligence firm Interact Analysis shows that the ultra-low voltage motors market is experiencing a period of growth. By 2027 the market will be worth almost $6.5bn driven by demand from battery driven applications and a need for greater flexibility in manufacturing and logistics processes. The increased use of mobile robots is […]