Frankenthal-based pump and valve manufacturer KSB closed the 2023 financial year with record figures for order intake and sales revenue. The EBIT margin (earnings before finance income / expense and income tax) of 7.9 % reached the level originally targeted for 2025. In the 2023 financial year, KSB significantly increased order intake by + 3.4 […]
In June, Frankfurt will once again be the centre of the chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries: The 34th ACHEMA will be opened by the German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck on June 10. The ACHEMA kick-off will focus on the question of how the process industry can successfully position itself in a changing […]
ABB announced that Tarak Mehta, President Motion Business Area and Member of the Executive Committee, has decided to leave ABB since he has accepted the role as CEO of another company. Tarak will leave ABB at the end of July this year. Tarak joined ABB in 1998 and has since then held a number of […]
Sulzer recently celebrated the official launch of a brand new test and assembly center built alongside its existing pump manufacturing facility in Mexico City. The new state-of-the-art facility features a 10-meter-deep hydraulics test bed for large pumps, a digital monitoring system and a dedicated packaging area. With this expansion, Sulzer Mexico’s pump facility enhances production […]
Pins in particular are critical to parts and components during potting processes. If the miniature contacts become contaminated with glue, the electrical conductivity suffers, along with the component quality. Staiger – a company based in Erligheim in the German state of Baden-Württemberg – has automated the potting of 2-component adhesives in magnetic heads for solenoid […]
Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the launch of Fire Manager, a cloud-based service that enables Active Performance Management in its Design Envelope Fire Pumps. The innovative new service proactively tracks and manages pump performance and provides early diagnostic warnings and timely automated reports that help customers make informed decisions and take immediate action to deliver […]
After more than 30 years, Hanns-Henrik Vogel and Jens-Uwe Vogel, founders of the software company VSX – VOGEL SOFTWARE GmbH, hand over the management of the company to Matthias Siegel, who will take over as Managing Director on April 1, 2024. The new owner Everfield also welcomes this decision and is actively involved in supporting […]
The Wilo Group has received the prestigious Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA). A jury of leading experts from industry and science have recognised the multinational technology group in the “Add Value!” category for the adaptive worker assistance that has been deployed in the Smart Factory at the Wilopark in Dortmund. The prize is awarded by […]
Based on his world-renowned research on the virtual water trade, digital river mapping, and inclusion of human activity in the water cycle, Taikan Oki has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize 2024. Professor Oki is a world-renowned researcher in hydrology. His work has contributed to more sustainable management of water on a global scale, through […]
KHS’ range of digital services has now been extended to include the ConnectApp portfolio that gives customers greater efficiency and transparency. The first new application supports maintenance and servicing in the operation of filling lines. By implementing an edge device on its new production lines, in 2023 the Dortmund machinery and equipment manufacturer set the […]
Europump (the European Pump Association) which represents 15 National Associations across the continent of Europe continues to develop the programme of presentations for its 2024 Annual Meeting, taking place at the spectacular De Vere Beaumont Estate near Windsor from 22nd – 24th May. Hosted by the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) and sponsored by WEG […]
The 30th anniversary event of the Water Africa exhibition and seminar series, which is co-located with West Africa Building & Construction, takes place in Ghana on 26-28 June 2024. To meet the UN sustainable development goals on water & sanitation and infrastructure & innovation, investment is driving growth in the African market for services, equipment […]
On March 22, 2024, the world once again observes World Water Day. Under this year’s theme “Water for Peace,” the United Nations calls for actions that illustrate how sustainable water management can contribute to the creation of peace and stability worldwide. Given the ever-growing challenges posed by climate change, population growth, urbanization, crises, and conflicts, […]
Busch Vacuum Solutions, Pfeiffer Vacuum and centrotherm clean solutions are now united under the umbrella of the new Busch Group. Together, they offer an extensive product portfolio and improved customer experience. Headquartered in Germany’s Black Forest, the Busch Group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of comprehensive vacuum solutions, including vacuum pumps, vacuum systems, […]
With modern treatment technology for mobile water plants, Lutz-Jesco GmbH is ensuring a stable supply of drinking water in destroyed areas of Ukraine. To mark World Water Day 2024, which is being held this year under the motto “Water for Peace”, the company is pledging to further strengthen its global charitable efforts. At the same […]
The new HiPace 30 Neo turbopump from Pfeiffer Vacuum is a vacuum pump for compact analysis systems and portable applications. Due to its high gas throughput and exceptional compression, it is suitable for light gases and has excellent critical backing pressure. The good balancing quality of the rotor, which runs at up to 1,500 revolutions […]
Water technology is playing a crucial role in an urban regeneration project to connect Rome and the Vatican City for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee. The historic project will extend the Lungotevere in Sassia underpass to enable the creation of a new pedestrianized zone that connects Castel Sant’Angelo with St. Peter’s Square. The extension will […]
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) was delighted to return to the famous St George’s Park in Staffordshire on 14th March for the staging of its 2024 Pump Industry Awards presentation evening. With a record number of submissions across the eight categories, this year’s awards programme again produced some truly exceptional entries from right across […]
The exhibition ends with results confirming it as a world leader in civil and industrial plant engineering, air conditioning, renewable energies and water world. The edition was focused on energy efficiency and energy transition, and it served as the foundation for various conferences, debates, and meetings. MCE Lab will continue to serve as a reference […]
The DCS RAPID DN 100 connector is NORMA Group’s trusted product for the connection of all cast iron drainage systems. The product is now also available to connect drainage pipes made of plastic, giving sanitary installers and constructors more flexibility in complex material combinations. Users now have several joining methods for drainage pipes with only […]
Robbie Moore MP, UK government minister for water, has addressed the demand gap in resources during his keynote address at British Water’s International Reception, which took place in London on 19 February 2024. He called for greater collaboration and innovation in finding solutions. Growing demand for water and more intensive periods of drought are projected […]
