Technology group Voith is set to supply equipment for the large-scale hydropower plant Caculo Cabaça in Angola, West Africa. The order comprises all electrical and mechanical equipment, including the installation of four Francis turbines with an output of 530 MW each, an additional Francis turbine with an output of 52 MW, generators, control and auxiliary […]
A split frame machine that features a line of new anti-deformation rounding pads to protect high-purity thin-wall tubing in food and pharmaceutical process applications has been introduced by Esco Tool of Holliston, MA. The Esco COHOG Split Frame Machine has a robust stationary ring machined from 7075 aluminum alloy that is hard coated and supports […]
Following 2022’s double-digit growth in revenues, the low voltage AC motor market slowed substantially in 2023. While still positive, the market grew by a modest 4.2% in realized revenue terms over the year. Compared with 2021 and 2022’s growth of 21.5% and 16.4% respectively, a 4.2% growth rate indicates a significant slowdown in the market. […]
Nougat, dark, hazelnut, marzipan, caramel or peppermint: There’s practically no end to the flavor variations you can create with chocolate. One of the most well-known manufacturers is the confectionery giant MARS. The most important asset of this traditional brand? Quality. And upholding this commitment to quality is a particularly challenging task in light of the […]
The Board of Directors of Atlas Copco AB has appointed Vagner Rego as the new President and CEO of Atlas Copco Group, effective May 1st, 2024. He will replace Mats Rahmström who has, as previously communicated, requested to leave his position after successfully leading the Group since 2017. “Vagner Rego is an appreciated leader with […]
The German drive specialist Flender announced on January 9, 2024 that it has been awarded the platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s most renowned provider of sustainability ratings for companies. This places Flender among the top one percent of companies evaluated by EcoVadis. Having already been awarded the gold medal in its first application in […]
Endress+Hauser has completed the announced change at the top of the Group: Dr Peter Selders has taken over as CEO of the Swiss specialist for measurement technology and automation solutions. The 54-year-old holds a doctorate in physics, has been with the company since 2004 and was previously managing director of the competence center for level […]
KRACHT GmbH (Kracht), a manufacturer of high-quality technologies including external gear pumps, fluid measurement, valves, hydraulic drives, and dosing systems has become part of Atlas Copco Group. Kracht was founded in 1911 and has its headquarters in Werdhol, Germany. The company has subsidiaries in US, China and Hungary, and approximately 440 employees. In 2022, Kracht […]
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced that on December 31, 2023, its wholly owned subsidiary Headwater Companies, LLC acquired substantially all of the assets of LCA Pump, LLC, a Missouri limited liability company, which operates Water Works Pump. Water Works is a professional groundwater distributor located in Springfield, MO, and will operate as a branch of […]
According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the submersible pumps market size was valued at $12.7 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $24.4 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2023 to 2032. Submersible pumps are a type of pump designed to operate underwater, submerged in the […]
As U.S. and European lawmakers tighten restrictions on toxic PFAS contaminants in water, utilities and businesses are working to safeguard drinking water supplies for communities. Often referred to as “forever chemicals,” PFAS are widely used, long lasting chemicals whose components break down slowly over time. PFAS chemicals are human-made but have become widespread in some […]
The Wilo Group and the Wilo-Foundation extend their contract with the Team German Men’s Eight ahead of schedule. The multinational technology group and the family foundation will remain the main sponsor and promoter of young talent for the flagship of German rowing until 2028. Even in challenging times, both supporters are convinced of the strength […]
The starting signal for an extraordinary project: on 15 December, the Wilo Executive Board and Dr Jochen Opländer, Honorary Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Wilo Group, broke ground for the construction of the new Health Cube at Wilopark. Wilo employees worldwide and throughout the entire Dortmund region will benefit from the innovative health […]
Half-time at the Metro Grand Paris project. The manufacturer Tsurumi has been supplying dewatering pumps right from the start. Now heavy-duty KTZ pumps are being added. Grand Paris Express is the name of the ambitious infrastructure project in the French capital. A partially driverless metro network is to connect the suburbs and improve local transport. […]
Global engineering firm Sulzer is celebrating a successful two years of its Youth Engagement Programme, run by ESG partner Ahead Partnership. The Sulzer Youth Engagement Programme will now run for a third year after Sulzer has committed to continuing the programme. Sulzer has partnered with local schools within Leeds to help students aged 11-18 to […]
Research and development are decisive factors for the quality of the control and on-off valves from Schubert & Salzer Control Systems. With the new steam test bench, the company has now created options for its own product tests that go well beyond the industry standard. Longer and more intensive tests of different valve types and […]
ABEL has reached a new milestone in the world of pump technology. The intelligent monitoring system “Smart Pump Assistant”, developed in-house, now also enables predictive pump maintenance. Advantages at a glance: Maximum reliability: Thanks to the AI-driven solution, potential problems with piston diaphragm pumps can be detected early, long before they lead to costly failures. […]
The City of Bremerton, Washington needed to build a system to bring its pH levels in line with the Lead and Copper laws, with the flexibility to compensate for a variety of water sources. Dealing with pH levels below neutral, the Engineering Division of Bremerton Public Works and Utilities had to provide a system for […]
The Wilo Group will contribute products, systems and solutions to the construction of the planned cities of Nusantara in Indonesia and New Tashkent City in Uzbekistan. The governments of the two countries and the multinational technology group have defined their strategic cooperation in recently signed declarations of intent. In both large-scale projects, new cities are […]
WILO Canada Inc., a subsidiary of WILO SE, has acquired the assets of PLAD Equipment Ltd., a company specialising in pumps and packaged pump systems for HVAC, boosting, firefighting, and irrigation applications. Plad, based in Montreal and Quebec City, Canada, also offers pump repair and machining services. Oliver Hermes, President and CEO of the Wilo […]
Europump, the European Association for Pump Manufacturers, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new and improved website. The redesigned site offers a modern and intuitive interface, providing an enhanced user experience for members, partners, associates, and other pump industry professionals. Europump members represent more than 450 companies with a collective production worth of […]
