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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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Certified Safety: GEMÜ Plastic Diaphragm Valves Approved for the Drinking Water Supply

GEMÜ plastic diaphragm valves are approved for use in any drinking water application in Germany with immediate effect. The basis for this is the successful examination and certification by the independent certification body OFI CERT in accordance with the current specifications of the German environmental protection agency (UBA). For the installation and repair of drinking […]

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Fresh Momentum for Kistler’s Commitment to Sustainability

The Kistler Group is reinforcing the strategic orientation of its commitment to sustainability. To integrate sustainability as a core element of its business model, the company is appointing Franziska Kunz to the new position of Head of Global ESG and Sustainability; it will also focus more closely on sustainable solutions and continue to reduce its […]

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Reduced Maintenance and Increased Uptime with Improved Twin NG Pump

Wangen Pumps has enhanced the design of its trusted TWIN NG pump, significantly improving its performance and reducing maintenance requirements. The result is a proven hygienic pumping solution that performs better for longer, boosting uptime and reducing lifecycle costs for customers in the food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics manufacturing sectors. Martin Stümpfle, Product Management Wangen Pumps, […]

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DAB Pumps Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation in Water

In an industry where technology moves fast but reliability is non-negotiable, DAB Pumps is celebrating a major milestone: 50 years of innovation, expansion and a commitment to making water management easier for building professionals. Founded in 1975 in the Veneto region of northern Italy, DAB began as a trading operation serving a consortium of four […]

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BPMA Promotes Training as Key to Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Pumping Systems

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is reinforcing the vital importance of ongoing skills development for all engineers, contractors, and operatives involved in the selection, installation, operation, and maintenance of pump systems across UK industry. With pumping systems playing a critical role in sectors ranging from construction and water management to energy, manufacturing, and processing, […]

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Smith & Loveless Highlights the TITAN MBR Packaged Wastewater Treatment System

Smith & Loveless Inc. highlights its membrane bioreactor solution, the TITAN MBR, a factory-built membrane bioreactor system that delivers high-efficiency wastewater treatment with streamlined operation and maintenance. Engineered to provide the simplest O&M of any MBR system, the TITAN MBR features compact, factoory-built and tested models that reduce field assembly, shorten installation time, and enable […]

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Closing of Divestiture of Orbia Building & Infrastructure Pipes & Fittings Business in India to Supreme

Orbia Advance Corporation S.A.B. de CV (BMV: Orbia) confirms the successful completion of its previously announced divestiture and technology licensing agreement with The Supreme Industries Ltd. (Supreme), India’s largest plastic pipe manufacturer. Under this finalized transaction, Supreme has acquired Orbia Building & Infrastructure’s (Wavin) pipes and fittings business in India for USD 30 million, plus […]

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Birgit Seeger Appointed CEO of NORMA Group

Effective November 1, 2025, Birgit Seeger will become CEO of NORMA Group. The Supervisory Board of NORMA Group today appointed her as the future Chair of the Management Board. As planned, the current interim CEO Mark Wilhelms will return to the Supervisory Board as of November 1. Kerstin Müller-Kirchhofs, Chair of the Supervisory Board of […]

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Leybold Develops New Oil Diffusion Pumps for Research and Industry

Diffusion pump technology was developed over hundred years ago. It is still used today in many areas of research and industry to generate high and ultra-high vacuum. This is not least due to the efficient operating principle: the robust “workhorses” form hot oil vapors to transport the gas molecules out of the pump chamber and […]

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Editorial: Severe-Duty Motors – What It Takes to Thrive in Extreme Conditions

Severe-duty motors are designed to withstand the most demanding operational conditions, where extreme environments challenge equipment performance and longevity. Industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, mining, metals, pulp and paper, water and wastewater, and cement production rely on these motors for their durability and consistent performance. Standard motors perform adequately in […]

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SEW-EURODRIVE Now Offers GearOil by SEW-EURODRIVE in Heavy Industry Gear Units

SEW-EURODRIVE is proud to announce that GearOil by SEW-EURODRIVE is now available as an option with its heavy industry gear units. This synthetic lubricant, formulated and tested by SEWEURODRIVE engineers specifically for SEW-EURODRIVE gear geometries and thermal loads, is now offered as part of the factory build and service ecosystem for products such as the […]

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