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Atlas Copco Extends its WEDA Submersible Pump Range

Atlas Copco is expanding its range of WEDA electric submersible pumps in response to increased requirements on dewatering pump wear resistance and autonomous operation. The four new models feature Atlas Copco’s patented Wear Deflector Technology, which draws on the company’s engineering design expertise combined with modern modelling and manufacturing techniques to deliver superior pump reliability […]

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PARTNERSHIPS DRIVE FOG-TO-FUEL CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Partnerships Drive FOG-to-Fuel Circular Economy

Sewer blockages due to the impact of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) in wastewater systems is a major environmental challenge, but innovative waste management partnerships are delivering effective solutions, says Chris Clemes, chief executive of engineering technology company, EcoClarity and Rob Menzies, managing director of Serious Waste Management. Fats oils and grease – otherwise known […]

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Xylem Expands Corporate Venture Capital Investments

Xylem (XYL) is expanding its corporate venture investing plans with $50 million committed to support emerging companies and water services providers that solve critical climate challenges such as water scarcity, quality, and decarbonization. Xylem aims to accelerate the availability of water solutions to address these challenges by directly investing in startups developing disruptive water technologies, […]

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Kansas City Advances Fire Hydrant Leak Detection Technology

Kansas City Advances Fire Hydrant Leak Detection Technology

An acoustic fixed-base pipe monitoring technology that uses fire hydrants to host multi-sensor devices, has already found more than 30 leaks for Kansas City Water, says Lou Rossetti senior vice president of sales North America at Orbis Intelligent Systems. Non-revenue water loss in Kansas City, Missouri, is being driven down by a successful collaboration between […]

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ProMinent’s DULCOLEVEL Sensor Enables Easy Level Measurement

ProMinent’s DULCOLEVEL Sensor Enables Easy Level Measurement

One sensor for all applications – regardless of the liquid involved – is no longer a pipe dream, thanks to the new radar liquid level sensors. This technology has universally proven its worth in practice over the last two years: in foaming, aggressive, cloudy or transparent liquid media, the radar sensors are able to measure […]

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Solving Southeast Asia’s Water Challenges Through Decision Intelligence

Solving Southeast Asia’s Water Challenges Through Decision Intelligence

Idrica and Xylem experts share insights on the region’s water problems and proven digital technologies to help solve them. Water providers in Southeast Asia face challenges related to geography, economic development, climate change impacts and population growth. The region is home to more than 680 million people, with much of the population located in cities, […]

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Change in the Executive Board of the Wilo Group

Change in the Executive Board of the Wilo Group

Mathias Weyers (53) has resigned from his position as Member of the Executive Board and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Wilo Group with effect from 30 June 2024. Weyers, who can look back on a long and successful career at Wilo, is leaving the company at his own request to pursue new professional challenges. […]

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Armstrong Promotes Anish Suthesh Arul To North America Regional Manager

Armstrong Promotes Anish Suthesh Arul To North America Regional Manager

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced that Anish Suthesh Arul has been promoted to Regional Manager for North America. In his new role, he will manage both the US and Canadian Regional Sales Enhancement Centers, Armstrong’s two largest global markets. Arul has been with Armstrong for five years, most recently as Applications Engineer specializing in project […]

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VDMA Valves Becomes the Conceptual Sponsor of VALVE WORLD EXPO

VDMA Valves Becomes the Conceptual Sponsor of VALVE WORLD EXPO

The VDMA Valves Association and Messe Düsseldorf want to join forces in the future at the world’s leading trade fair for the valve industry, VALVE WORLD EXPO. VDMA Valves will be the conceptual sponsor of VALVE WORLD EXPO. The official signing of the cooperation agreement took place in Düsseldorf at the beginning of July. VALVE […]

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Siemens Converters and Motors Get Environmental Product Declaration

Siemens Converters and Motors Get Environmental Product Declaration

Siemens converters Sinamics G220, S200, and V20, as well as the Simotics S-1FK2 motor, now come with an Environmental Product Declaration. This declaration is based on a comprehensive life cycle assessment according to ISO 14021. The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) provides detailed information about the material composition, substance assessment, and the impact on climate change […]

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Flacks Group Acquires Artemyn and Strengthens its Mining Presence

Flacks Group Acquires Artemyn and Strengthens its Mining Presence

Flacks Group, the parent company of Pleuger Industries, announces the acquisition of Artemyn, a division previously owned by Imerys SA, a publicly listed company on the Euronext. This strategic acquisition marks Flacks Group’s significant entry into the mining industry, reinforcing its diversified portfolio and global reach. Artemyn, employing 1,000 people across 24 plants in the […]

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First Three-Way Ball Sector Valve for the Ideal Control of Flow Rates

First Three-Way Ball Sector Valve for the Ideal Control of Flow Rates

In many industrial processes, three-way valves perform the important function of mixing or splitting flowing media. Schubert & Salzer has now developed the first three-way ball sector valve for the ideal control of the flow rate of liquids and gases. “Our approach of using the ball sector design for three-way valves is completely new. In […]

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Sulzer Technology Selected for 100 MW Solar Energy Project in China

Sulzer Technology Selected for 100 MW Solar Energy Project in China

Sulzer technology has been selected for a major renewable energy project in China as part of the country’s national program aimed at driving renewable energy production. Powerful energy storage systems are a prerequisite for solar plants to make a significant contribution to the security of supply. For a 100-megawatt molten salt solar storage system, Sulzer […]

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EBARA Group Companies Announce Amalgamation and New Corporate Names

EBARA Group Companies Announce Amalgamation and New Corporate Names

EBARA Group companies Hayward Gordon ULC (“HGULC”), EBARA Pumps Canada Corporation (“EPCC”) and Scott Turbon Mixer, Inc. (STM) have announced their strategic amalgamation and name changes effective June 30, 2024. HGULC, which develops industrial pumps and mixers, and EPCC, which develops standard pumps, have amalgamated to form EBARA HG ULC. And STM, which develops sanitary […]

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Pump Solution Trends Evolving to Meet Challenging Times

Pump Solution Trends Evolving to Meet Challenging Times

In a world where technology and sustainability are front-of-mind factors, the pump solutions market is finding innovative ways to respond to opportunities and the market’s rising expectations. According to RMI Pressure Systems managing director Joe Keenan, the design and implementation of cost-effective high pressure pump solutions mean not only providing the lowest cost of ownership […]

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SIWW 2024: Xylem CEO Matthew Pine on Transitioning to a Water-Secure World

SIWW 2024: Xylem CEO Matthew Pine on Transitioning to a Water-Secure World

At Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) in June, Xylem President and CEO Matthew Pine shared insights on escalating global water challenges, the proven technologies available to solve them and the growing need to simplify water management. During a panel called “Titans of Industry,” Pine also discussed how Xylem is transforming its organization to make it […]

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Positive Momentum for Utility Construction at Pipeline & Gas Expo 2024

Positive Momentum for Utility Construction at Pipeline & Gas Expo 2024

Pipeline & Gas Expo 2024, held 29th – 31st May at Piacenza Expo in Italy, brought together industry leaders to facilitate connections for a more resilient and future-proofed water distribution network. Pipeline & Gas Expo, the only European exhibition dedicated to water, oil and gas distribution networks, welcomed around 2,500 visitors through the doors of […]

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InfoTiles Partners with Arup to Maximise Water Infrastructure Value 

InfoTiles Partners with Arup to Maximise Water Infrastructure Value 

Digital analytics company InfoTiles has entered a strategic partnership with global engineering consultancy Arup to empower water and wastewater utilities to maximise the value and sustainability of crucial water infrastructure. Using innovative data analytics technology and artificial intelligence, the two companies will use their combined engineering expertise, digital capability, and wraparound service to help utilities […]

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