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Europump Welcomes Alexandre Lacour as its New President

Europump, the European Pump Association, announces the appointment of Alexandre Lacour as its new President for the period 2025–2027. He succeeds Lubos Michlik, CEO of Sigma and member of the Executive Council of the Czech Pump Manufacturers Association (CPMA), who has successfully led the association over the past two years. Mr. Lacour, who represents the […]

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Portable Air Compressor Powers Reliable Water Well Drilling in Rural Spain

Reliable access to water is essential for agriculture, construction, and development – and it often starts with efficient water well drilling. In the Spanish countryside near Zaragoza, a local drilling company is relying on Atlas Copco’s compact, powerful, and fuel-efficient X-Air⁺ 750-25 portable air compressor to carry out well drilling projects with ease and confidence. […]

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AI Tool Transforms Access to UKWIR Research

In a period of unprecedented change and scrutiny for the UK water sector, UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) have announced a significant advancement in accessing its critical water research, with the launch of a groundbreaking bespoke AI search tool. This initiative directly supports the recommendations of the recently published Independent Water Commission (IWC) final report, […]

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German-Ukrainian Project Strengthens Sustainable Water Infrastructure in Ukraine

German Water Partnership e. V. (GWP) and the Mykolaiv Water Hub (MWH) have officially launched a joint project to promote knowledge and technology transfer in the fields of water and wastewater management, sustainable municipal infrastructure, energy efficiency, and climate protection in Ukraine. This initiative, supported by the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU), aims to lay the […]

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Oil and Gas Supplier Turns to Vesconite Hilube Bushings for Roper Gear Pumps

A supplier of premium products and services to the oil and gas service industry has repeated purchases of Vesconite Hilube bushings for Roper gear pumps, following the bushings’ successful in-field performance on the pumps’ drive and the driven (idler) gear shafts. The company initially tested Vesconite Hilube bushings in November 2022. These were introduced as […]

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BPMA Continues to Champion Innovation and Excellence in the Pump Industry

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is proud to reaffirm its ongoing commitment to championing engineering excellence across the pump sector through its highly regarded and long-standing annual awards programme. The 2026 Pump Industry Awards are now open for entries, and the BPMA is calling on the industry to get involved and celebrate the innovations, […]

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SuDS Role Grows under New Water Rules

Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, writes Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter The report, released on 21 July 2025, strongly supports the use of nature-based solutions like SuDS […]

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Valmet Signs a Strategic Agreement to Deliver Valve Services to Petrobras in Brazil

Valmet has signed a nationwide agreement with Petrobras (Petróleo Brasileiro S.A.), the largest energy company in Brazil. The agreement covers the supply of spare parts of Neles valves, actuators, and positioners across all Petrobras operational units, including oil and natural gas exploration, production, refining, commercialization, and power generation. The first order was included in Valmet’s […]

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Permanent Magnet Direct Drive Motors to Modernize Industrial Airflow Systems

Wolong Electric America is proud to highlight its Permanent Magnet Direct Drive Motors, engineered to optimize performance, improve efficiency, and reduce total cost of ownership across a wide range of demanding environments. Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD) Motors eliminate the need for belts and sheaves by employing a direct drive design, drastically reducing mechanical complexity […]

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Evacuation of Molds for Vacuum-Assisted Casting – Dry-Compressing Screw Vacuum Pumps

Vacuum casting is used in the manufacture of important mechanical parts, such as engine components, turbine blades, shafts and gears. This technology combines several advantages, including improved efficiency, reduced defects and minimal material waste, making manufacturing more reliable and sustainable. In today’s manufacturing world, sustainability is increasingly important. Companies are no longer focused solely on […]

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GEA’s New Headquarters Unites Modern Workplace and Sustainability

The international technology company GEA moved into its new corporate headquarters in the “maxfrei” urban district in Düsseldorf-Derendorf. GEA previously occupied three buildings in Düsseldorf’s Airport City. Bringing all central functions and parts of the divisional and country organizations under one roof marks an important step toward greater cross-functional collaboration, shorter distances, and a corporate […]

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ARI USA Highlights FABA Bellows Sealed Valves for Leak-Free Isolation

ARI-Armaturen USA highlights the FABA Series of bellows sealed valves. Designed for reliability and long-term sealing performance, FABA valves are ideally suited for applications requiring zero leakage and robust shut-off capabilities in steam, gas, and liquid systems. FABA valves feature a proprietary “cut effect” design that ensures line contact sealing between the conical plug and […]

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NWPX Park Highlights its PumpTrooper Lift Stations

NWPX Park, a division of NWPX Infrastructure, highlights its PumpTrooper Lift Stations, an advanced and comprehensive solution for wastewater and stormwater conveyance across diverse industries. Delivered as a fully integrated and automated system, PumpTrooper Lift Stations offer dependable fluid transfer, easy installation, and versatile applications. Each system is custom designed by NWPX Park’s engineering team, […]

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CIRCOR Appoints Steffi Klasser as Director of Sustainability and Energy Management

CIRCOR International, Inc. announces the appointment of Steffi Klasser as Director of Sustainability and Energy Management. In this newly established strategic role, Klasser will be instrumental in accelerating CIRCOR’s global sustainability initiatives and furthering environmental stewardship. Klasser will lead CIRCOR’s efforts to reduce environmental impact across operations, driving improvements in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, responsible […]

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