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VERSATILE AND RELIABLE HEAVY DUTY BB3 PUMPS FOR MULTISTAGE APPLICATIONS

Versatile and Reliable Heavy Duty BB3 Pumps for Multistage Applications

As part of its extensive pump portfolio Celeros Flow Technology offers heavy duty BB3 pumps that provide a versatile and reliable flow control solutions in most multistage applications. The pump is designed for exceptional reliability in arduous applications, easy maintenance and long service intervals. Manufactured by ClydeUnion Pumps, the CUP-BB3 is a heavy duty, axial […]

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Davao City Moves to Fixed Network Leakage Monitoring

Davao City Moves to Fixed Network Leakage Monitoring

Installation of 320 Ovarro remote correlating loggers has taken place in Davao City in the Philippines, with a major leak detected just days later. The volume of water saved means a large-scale project to construct a new production well can be put on hold. Davao is the largest city on the island of Mindanao and […]

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SULZER PUMPS AND EXPERTISE TO SUPPORT GOLD MEDAL PERFORMANCE AT THE PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS

Sulzer Delivers Strong Results in 2023 with Focus on Structurally Growing Markets

Sulzer reports strong results for 2023 with a sales increase of 13.2% compared to the previous year and a marked increase in operational profitability. Order Intake in 2023 increased by 13.9% with all three divisions contributing to this performance. Operational profit (EBITA) increased by 25.3% thanks to solid sales growth and effective cost management. Given […]

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ABB APPOINTS MORTEN WIEROD TO SUCCEED BJÖRN ROSENGREN AS CEO

ABB Appoints Morten Wierod to Succeed Björn Rosengren as CEO

The ABB Board of Directors has appointed Morten Wierod as Chief Executive Officer. He will take office on August 1, 2024, and succeed Björn Rosengren, who will step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer effective July 31, 2024, and retire as of December 31, 2024. From August 1, 2024, until the end of […]

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Increase in Sales and New Jobs in FY 2023: Endress+Hauser Shows Strong Development

Endress+Hauser has developed strongly in its 70th anniversary year. The specialist for measurement technology and automation solutions increased its consolidated sales by 11 percent to more than 3.7 billion euros in 2023. The Swiss family-owned company created 715 new jobs worldwide. At the end of the year, the Group had 16,532 employees. Endress+Hauser also expects […]

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Post-Brexit Standards and Directives for Pumps

Wayne Rose, CEO of the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) shares some thoughts on the shifting legislative landscape impacting the pump sector in the aftermath of Brexit, highlighting some of the efforts undertaken by his organisation (and others) in ensuring a fair and equitable approach is adopted across the board. For decades, the UK and […]

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Busch Donates 200,000 Euro for Education Projects

Busch Donates 200,000 Euro for Education Projects

On the anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the ceremonial opening of two container schools took place in the Turkish province of Hatay. The Busch family, owners of Busch Vacuum Solutions, supported the project with a donation of 100,000 Euro. The two schools were built in the municipalities of Serinyol and Maşuklu […]

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Philippe Ernens Appointed President of the Compressor Technique Business Area

Philippe Ernens Appointed President of the Compressor Technique Business Area

Atlas Copco Group has appointed Philippe Ernens President of the Compressor Technique business area and member of Group Management, effective May 1st, 2024. Philippe Ernens is currently President for the Oil-free Air division within Compressor Technique. Philippe has broad experience, excellent technical competence and is an appreciated leader, said Mats Rahmström, President & CEO of […]

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Multi screw pump moves highly viscous heavy oil at low NPSHa

Multi screw pump moves highly viscous heavy oil at low NPSHa

At a tank farm in a Brazilian sea port, two centrifugal pumps were used for transferring heavy oil from storage tanks to road tankers or vessels until February 2020. This required the high viscosity of the medium to be reduced by means of diesel injection, costing the owner at least 2,000 US dollars each day. […]

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Thomas Hinnerskov Appointed President and CEO of Valmet

Thomas Hinnerskov Appointed President and CEO of Valmet

Valmet’s Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Hinnerskov President and CEO of Valmet and he will start in the position during the second half of the year and at the end of September 2024 at the latest. Thomas Hinnerskov succeeds Pasi Laine, who will continue as the President and CEO of Valmet until his successor […]

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New Pump Handbook from Alfa Laval

New Pump Handbook from Alfa Laval

Alfa Laval just published a brand new edition of the company’s renowned Pump Handbook. The 375-page handbook is free and contains scholarly information on basic pump functionality and in-depth guidelines for sizing and selecting the right pump type for optimum efficiency. The handbook is packed with real-life examples to increase its user-friendliness. The first edition […]

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FLENDER PURCHASES GREEN ELECTRICITY PRODUCED WITH ITS OWN GEARBOXES

Flender Purchases Green Electricity Produced with its Own Gearboxes

Drive manufacturer Flender has partnered with renewable energy provider ECO2GROW to purchase green electricity directly from wind and solar power plants. The selected wind farm runs with Flender gearboxes. The companies have signed several Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to acquire green electricity from renewable energy plants. The partnership is a crucial step in Flender’s sustainability […]

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Desmi Introduces the Magnetically Driven Methanol Pump

Safe and efficient DESMI mag-drive centrifugal pumps enable leakage-free methanol fuel systems for ships, reducing vessel carbon emissions and climate impact. With every year that passes, emission regulations tighten in the shipping industry. Shipowners who want to stay in business need to look for ways of reducing carbon emissions to comply with the targets defined […]

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BPMA Observes Department of Business and Trade’s Extension of CE Marking Recognition

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has taken note of the announcement by Minister Hollinrake regarding the extension of CE marking recognition in the UK market. This significant development, following the Department of Business and Trade’s August 2023 declaration of continued recognition for certain product regulations, prompts reflection and analysis from the BPMA on its […]

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KSB Expands Range of High-Performance Water Pumps

The growing scale of water transport systems in the past few years has resulted in a steady increase in the volume flow rates demanded of the pumps installed, which in turn has required ever larger pump sizes. Responding to this development, KSB Group has expanded its RDLO type series from 21 sizes to 33. The […]

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Water and Climate Change: Innovation for Resilience

Water and Climate Change: Innovation for Resilience

Mark your calendars for the upcoming 13th edition of the ASIAWATER 2024 Expo & Forum! The highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place from 23 – 25 April 2024 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia. ASIAWATER 2024 is strategically positioned as the most comprehensive international platform exclusively dedicated to addressing water and […]

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GEA Invests in Technology Center for Alternative Proteins in the USA

GEA is investing EUR 18 million (USD 20 million) in a technology center for alternative proteins in the state of Wisconsin, USA. The new food tech hub will pilot microbial, cell-based and plant-based foods. GEA’s technologies and a team of biotechnology experts form the basis for scaling new food for industrial production, which is increasingly […]

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UK Utilities Place Multiple Orders for Hybrid-SAF Technology

UK Utilities Place Multiple Orders for Hybrid-SAF Technology

Three UK water utilities have agreed orders for the installation of a total of 30 Hybrid-SAF modular biological treatment units from wastewater treatment specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE). The contracts with Anglian Water, Scottish Water, and United Utilities demonstrate growing demand for this adaptable wastewater treatment technology that gives utilities greater flexibility in meeting the […]

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Franklin Electric Acquires U.S. Groundwater Distribution Company

Franklin Electric Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 and Full Year 2023 Results

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced its fourth quarter and full year financial results for fiscal year 2023. Fourth quarter 2023 net sales were $473.0 million, compared to fourth quarter 2022 net sales of $489.4 million. Fourth quarter 2023 operating income was $50.8 million, compared to fourth quarter 2022 operating income of $56.2 million. Fourth quarter […]

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Greene Tweed Names Industry Veteran Justine Franchina as COO

Greene Tweed Names Industry Veteran Justine Franchina as COO

Greene Tweed, a global manufacturer of high-performance sealing solutions and engineered components, proudly announces that Justine Franchina has joined Greene Tweed as Chief Operating Officer. An accomplished leader, Franchina brings a strategic perspective and over two decades of experience in driving operational excellence, improving safety and quality culture, supporting organizational and talent development, and fostering […]

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