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VESCONITE HILUBE BEARINGS RESILIENT IN HYPOCHLORITE ENVIRONMENT

Vesconite Hilube Bearings Resilient in Hypochlorite Environment

May 30, 2024 No Comments

At a Gulf Coast seawater cooling pump station, the resilience of Vesconite Hilube bearings in hypochlorite came to the forefront, showcasing their superiority in challenging environments. Sodium hypochlorite, commonly known as bleach, is a staple in water treatment and cooling systems and is hailed for its potent disinfectant, anti-microbial and marine-growth-inhibiting properties. These properties led […]

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HOYER GROUP ACHIEVES RECORD RESULTS AND UNVEILS NEW STRATEGY

Hoyer Group Achieves Record Results and Unveils New Strategy

May 30, 2024 No Comments

Hoyer Group is pleased to announce the best results in the history of the company, with an increasing profitability and an EBITDA of 216 % compared to last year. The net profit also saw a significant increase of 435 % compared to previous years. This achievement is a reflection of Hoyer Group’s dedicated workforce and […]

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CLYDEUNION PUMPS SCOOPS COMPANY OF THE YEAR AT SCOTTISH ENGINEERING AWARDS 2024

ClydeUnion Pumps Scoops Company of the Year at Scottish Engineering Awards 2024

May 29, 2024 No Comments

ClydeUnion Pumps, a Celeros Flow Technology brand, has been named Company of the Year at the Scottish Engineering Awards 2024. The award, announced at a ceremony on Thursday 23 May, recognises the contribution that ClydeUnion Pumps has made to the Scottish engineering sector and its continued commitment to raising standards in the industry. Gary Walker, […]

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ABB Appoints New Business Area Presidents

ABB Appoints New Business Area Presidents

May 29, 2024 No Comments

ABB announced the appointment of Giampiero Frisio as the new President of its Electrification Business Area and Brandon Spencer as the new President of its Motion Business Area. Both will take over their new roles and join ABB’s Executive Committee on August 1, 2024. ABB CEO Björn Rosengren said: “Both Giampiero and Brandon are proven […]

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Multinational Technology Group Wilo Presents its 2023 Sustainability Report

Multinational Technology Group Wilo Presents its 2023 Sustainability Report

May 29, 2024 No Comments

The Wilo Group focuses all its business activities on sustainability. This is revealed in the multinational technology group’s latest sustainability report. Wilo recently defined a new, comprehensive sustainability strategy, which now takes precedence over all other functional corporate strategies. The report documents Wilo’s progress in realising ambitious targets by 2030. “We are convinced that to […]

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CASE STORY: AIR OPERATED VALVE SOLVES PAINT/VARNISH PRODUCTION PROBLEMS

Case Story: Air Operated Valve Solves Paint/Varnish Production Problems

May 29, 2024 No Comments

A chemical manufacturer’s mixing system for varnishes suffered from corrosion and leaks due to brass valves and discount ball valves. Plast-O-Matic solved the issue with air-operated diaphragm valves featuring a “Fail-Dry” system to prevent leaks and extend valve life. Application Overview A chemical manufacturer was experiencing significant problems with corrosion and quality control in a […]

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BLOWER TIMERS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE PACKAGED TREATMENT ENERGY COST

Blower Timers Significantly Reduce Packaged Treatment Energy Cost

May 29, 2024 No Comments

Following a successful two-year trial of interval timers on packaged wastewater treatment plant blowers has resulted in an average 50% energy reduction at a site in Cornwall. The partnership between WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE) and Juliots Well Lodge Retreat has set a precedent for ongoing design and energy-saving standards on the wastewater treatment specialist’s HiPAF […]

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PARKER INTRODUCES NEW PROPORTIONAL VALVES FOR DEMANDING INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

Parker Introduces New Proportional Valves for Demanding Industrial Applications

May 29, 2024 No Comments

Parker Hannifin is launching the new generation of DFplus proportional valves. The valve electronics have been fundamentally revised, opening up new possibilities for communication with the valve as well as connectivity for demanding industrial applications. The mechanical part with its patented voice coil drive (VCD), the basis for the established performance of the previous generations […]

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Lutz Pumpen Presents New Mobile Drum Pump with Battery Drive

Lutz Pumpen Presents New Mobile Drum Pump with Battery Drive

May 29, 2024 No Comments

Automatic pumping of chemicals and high-viscosity oils from canisters, drums and containers in an industrial context without the need to search for sockets and without the trip hazards and short circuits that result from trailing cables. The new B3 Battery from Lutz Pumpen enables safe mobile working with aggressive liquids without the need to compromise […]

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Dura Pump Continues Expansion with New Headquarters

Dura Pump Continues Expansion with New Headquarters

May 29, 2024 No Comments

Dura Pump has announced its move to a new site, as the business ushers in an era of continued growth. Renowned for its work in supplying, installing, maintaining and repairing pump systems, Dura Pump will expand its operations, as it moves to a new site on Brackmills Industrial Estate, over three times the size of […]

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Pinpoint Leak Detection on Plastic Pipes Now Possible

Pinpoint Leak Detection on Plastic Pipes Now Possible

May 29, 2024 No Comments

As plastic water networks replace ageing Victorian mains, leakage detection methods are also evolving, writes Barbara Hathaway, Ovarro’s technology leader for leakage solutions. Major upgrades of ageing water mains are being planned across England and Wales between 2025 and 2030, as part of utilities’ commitments to cut leakage by more than a quarter. This important […]

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RECORD FIGURES AT KSB’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Record Figures at KSB’s Annual General Meeting

May 29, 2024 No Comments

In 2023, the Frankenthal-based pump and valve manufacturer KSB achieved its highest ever order intake and sales revenue. At 7.9 %, the EBIT margin exceeded its expectations for the financial year. At the Annual General Meeting on 8 May, Dr Bernd Flohr, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, expressed his satisfaction in view of the persistently […]

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ECO.pump: New Enhancements Increase Flexibility

ECO.pump: New Enhancements Increase Flexibility

May 29, 2024 No Comments

The ECO.pump by Beinlich Pumpen, an external gear pump designed for the precise dosing of media up to a viscosity of 200,000 mPa·s, receives important innovations. Valued for its versatility and simple in-line design, it now offers extended application possibilities through dead space optimized connections and an optional heating jacket function. By integrating sanitary connections, […]

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ARMSTRONG PROMOTES ANDREW HARROP TO GLOBAL SALES ENABLEMENT ROLE

Armstrong Promotes Andrew Harrop to Global Sales Enablement Role

May 29, 2024 No Comments

Armstrong Fluid Technology announced that Andrew (Andy) Harrop has been appointed Global Director, Regional Sales Enablement Centers. In his new role Harrop will oversee all Armstrong Regional Sales Enablement Centers worldwide. His responsibilities will include leading all sales programs and learning initiatives for the Armstrong sales force as well as external Sales Partners and Channels. […]

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SECURING UTILITIES IN THE AGE OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Securing Utilities in the Age of Digital Transformation

May 29, 2024 No Comments

Legacy technologies reaching end-of-life, increasing investments in digitisation and automation, and the growing prevalence and sophistication of cybercrime are creating a melting pot of risk for utilities. CYBSEC-EXPO, a new exhibition and conference taking place at the end of May, is set to connect leaders from water, gas, and electricity networks with the knowledge and […]

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VDMA: MANUFACTURERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES LOOK BOLDLY INTO THE FUTURE

VDMA: Manufacturers of Environmental Technologies Look Boldly into the Future

May 29, 2024 No Comments

Climate change can only be successfully combated if a comprehensive circular economy can be established. The technologies required for this are available – a large number of mechanical engineering companies have been demonstrating this at the world’s leading trade fair IFAT Munich 2024 last week. However, a circular economy also requires the right political guidelines […]

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DESMI PRESENTS ANNUAL REPORT 2023 AND AMBITIOUS GROWTH STRATEGY

DESMI Presents Annual Report 2023 and Ambitious Growth Strategy

May 29, 2024 No Comments

In the face of an expected market downturn for ballast water management systems, DESMI has not only sustained its robust growth direction can also announce a record-breaking revenue for 2023, nearing 2 billion DKK. DESMI is pleased to report a landmark year in 2023. Despite experiencing an expected market contraction in the ballast water management […]

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Sulzer Acquires Minority Share in Wealth Minerals Ltd.

May 29, 2024 No Comments

Sulzer has acquired a single-digit minority share in Wealth Minerals Ltd., a developer of premier “green minerals” projects based in Vancouver BC, Canada. The official announcement was made on 15.05.2024 in Winterthur, Switzerland, and Vancouver, Canada. Investing in Wealth Minerals Ltd. underscores Sulzer’s commitment to advancing the green energy transition. With over 190 years of […]

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High-Power Turbopump for Integration into Portable and Mobile Applications

High-Power Turbopump for Integration into Portable and Mobile Applications

May 29, 2024 No Comments

The new HiPace 10 Neo turbopump from Pfeiffer Vacuum is a compact vacuum pump which is ideal for portable and mobile analysis applications. With its Pfeiffer Vacuum Laser Balancing technology, the HiPace 10 Neo offers minimal noise and low vibration levels. Alexander Kreuter, Product Manager at Pfeiffer Vacuum: “As one of the leading suppliers of […]

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LUTZ-JESCO ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM PRODUCES SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE FROM COMMERCIALLY-AVAILABLE SALT

Lutz-Jesco Electrolysis System Produces Sodium Hypochlorite from Commercially-Available Salt

May 29, 2024 No Comments

Although chlorine is an integral part of industrial disinfection processes, handling the chemical is dangerous. In the worst-case scenario, incorrect dosing or direct contact with chlorine can cause damage to the lungs, eyes and skin. The solution from Lutz-Jesco: MINICHLORGEN, an electrolysis system that manufactures sodium hypochlorite from harmless salt tablets and makes it available […]

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