When critical water infrastructure reaches the end of its service life, the stakes couldn’t be higher: public health, environmental protection, economic vitality, and community trust all depend on getting the upgrade right. That’s why DC Water, the utility serving the nation’s capital, has selected PCL Construction to deliver a $146 million progressive design-build contract for […]
At the heart of every efficient wastewater or industrial process lies one critical component: the pump. But in an era of digital transformation, pumps are no longer just mechanical workhorses—they’re intelligent, connected assets that drive predictive maintenance, energy optimization, and operational resilience. That’s the vision Seepex brought to life at IFAT 2026 in Munich: a […]
As global temperatures rise and urban populations surge, keeping cities cool is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. But conventional cooling systems come at a steep cost: soaring energy demand, grid strain, and rising carbon emissions. That’s why Grundfos has joined a groundbreaking international research initiative: **Sustainable Water-based Cooling in Megacities **(SWiM)—a collaboration with leading […]
When seconds count and water delivery is non-negotiable, fire apparatus demands pumps that deliver precision, reliability, and adaptability. Enter Hale’s QMAX-APX—the next evolution of its industry-trusted midship fire pump platform, purpose-built for the realities of modern fire service: stricter emissions standards, connected operations, and smarter engineering workflows.Showcased at FDIC International 2026 in Indianapolis, the QMAX-APX […]
Fresh from its debut at Plumbex 2026 in Bengaluru, EKKI Pumps has introduced the Hori-Max—a next-generation range of horizontal multistage submersible sump pumps engineered for reliability, efficiency, and versatility across residential, commercial, and industrial water management applications. This isn’t just another pump launch. It’s a thoughtful response to real-world challenges: shallow sumps, corrosive environments, space […]
Beverage manufacturers require their ingredient water and wastewater to be treated to high standards, but how can they balance quality with efficiency and sustainability? Discover how leading beverage manufacturers and bottlers are leveraging advanced technology to use water more efficiently, increase safety, and exceed effluent treatment requirements. The drive for the beverage industry to embrace […]
Atlas Copco is buying Australian dewatering pump manufacturer Sykes Group Pty Ltd from Seven Group Holdings Ltd. Headquartered in Newcastle, New South Wales, Sykes is a global manufacturer of dewatering pumps, predominantly used for transferring water with solids and abrasive nature within the mining and wastewater sectors. Sykes has 123 employees globally and annual revenues […]
A Börger rotary lobe pump has helped solve a wastewater processing problem at a textile manufacturer. Taking effluent from the bleaching process into a storage tank, the Börger pump has to contend with significant fibrous material that also contains elements of hydrogen peroxide and caustic soda. When the defined fill level of the wastewater has […]
Riventa has won a number of new contracts in Brazil for its Software as a Service (SAS) pump monitoring through its partner in São Paulo, Toraqua Technologies. Five public and private water companies in Brazil are now using Riventa’s SAS model. André Vizioli Gomes, General Manager of Toraqua Technologies, said: “The market here is pleasantly […]
Greg Levine has joined Franklin Electric Co Inc as vice president and president, Global Water. In his new role, Levine will be responsible for Franklin Electric’s global Water Systems business. Levine comes to Franklin Electric from Nidec Corp, where he served as president of the Motion Control and Drives business for the past six years. […]
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.
