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Anglian Water Expands Transformative AI Technology Trial

Anglian Water Expands Transformative AI Technology Trial

Following the successful pilot of its digital asset management technology with Anglian Water, Norwegian digital analytics company, InfoTiles, is embarking on an expanded proof of concept programme. The on-going collaboration with the UK utility will use its artificial intelligence (AI) driven software to manage roughly 317 biofilters, along with pumps and valves, and will be […]

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NAIROBI WATER PROJECT TOPS FAN VOTE IN ‘2023 WATER HEROES ACADEMY’

Nairobi Water Project Tops Fan Vote in ‘2023 Water Heroes Academy’

Against a backdrop of escalating global water challenges, young leaders are stepping up to make a difference with the Water Heroes Academy – a joint initiative by Manchester City’s global community program, Cityzens Giving, and global water technology partner, Xylem. Launched in 2021, the initiative empowers young leaders to tackle water challenges in their local […]

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ATLAS COPCO GROUP COMPLETES THE ACQUISITION OF AUSTRALIAN DEWATERING PUMP MANUFACTURER

Atlas Copco Group Completes the Acquisition of Australian Dewatering Pump Manufacturer

Atlas Copco Group has completed the acquisition of Sykes Group Pty Ltd (Sykes) from Seven Group Holdings Ltd (SGH), a company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Sykes is a global manufacturer of dewatering pumps, predominantly used for transferring water with solids and abrasive nature within the mining and wastewater sectors. It is headquartered […]

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Price Pump Company Test Lab Facility Approved by Hydraulic Institute

The Hydraulic Institute introduces member company, Price Pump Company as the latest company to have their pump test laboratory, located in Caldwell, Idaho, approved through the HI Pump Test Lab Approval Program. The HI program assists pump original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other pump test laboratories to improve their current laboratory procedures and policies by […]

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Uniwater Acquires Tonisco: Expanding the Group’s Services within Pressurised Pipe Systems

Uniwater Acquires Tonisco: Expanding the Group’s Services within Pressurised Pipe Systems

The water and wastewater group Uniwater grows further with the acquisition of Tonisco. Tonisco is based in Finland and offers maintenance services and products for hot tapping and line stopping within water, water treatment, district heating and cooling, and industry. The acquisition marks an important geographical expansion for Uniwater, which strengthens its presence even further […]

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Safe Pump Technology from HERMETIC Contributes to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Value Chain

Safe Pump Technology from HERMETIC Contributes to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Value Chain

In March of 2023, CO₂ has been stored underground for the first time worldwide, and on a transnational basis, within the scope of project “Greensand” to counteract the effects of climate change. This project demonstrates how CO₂ emission sources can be combined with suitable CO₂ storage areas. Canned motor pumps from HERMETIC-Pumpen GmbH are used […]

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BLUE PLANET BERLIN WATER DIALOGUES 2023: ADVANCING CIRCULAR WATER ECONOMY WORLDWIDE

BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues 2023: Advancing Circular Water Economy Worldwide

The BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues witnessed record-breaking participation on November 8, 2023. With an impressive turnout of over 800 registrations from more than 70 countries, the conference explored the theme of “Closing the Loop – Circular Water Economy,” demonstrating a steadfast commitment to sustainability in the global water landscape. Since its inception in 2011, […]

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ANDRITZ to Supply Equipment for “Green Battery” Ebensee in Austria

ANDRITZ to Supply Equipment for “Green Battery” Ebensee in Austria

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from the Upper Austrian utility Energie AG to supply the electromechanical equipment for the new Ebensee pumped storage power plant. This groundbreaking project not only marks the largest single investment by the energy utility, but also represents a significant step towards climate neutrality. The advanced pumped storage […]

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Siemens Acquires BuntPlanet to Strengthen its Artificial Intelligence Portfolio in the Water Sector

Siemens Acquires BuntPlanet to Strengthen its Artificial Intelligence Portfolio in the Water Sector

Siemens has announced the acquisition of BuntPlanet, a technology company based in San Sebastian, Spain. BuntPlanet’s award winning software has been deployed around the world to support customers with smart metering solutions, water quality, asset management, and integration of hydraulic models and artificial intelligence for detecting leaks and other anomalies in water networks. Siemens has […]

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FRANKLIN WATER TREATMENT ACQUIRES ASSETS OF ACTION MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY, INC.

Franklin Water Treatment Acquires Assets of Action Manufacturing & Supply, Inc.

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Franklin Water Treatment, LLC, has acquired the assets of Action Manufacturing & Supply, Inc., a manufacturer and wholesale distributor of residential water conditioning, filtration, and indoor/outdoor aeration systems since 1980 with operations in Florida and North Carolina. The operating results of the acquired business will […]

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Xylem and Manchester City Team Up to Drive Water Sustainability in Football

Xylem and Manchester City Team Up to Drive Water Sustainability in Football

Xylem water technology solutions enable Manchester City to improve water usage and efficiency by saving up to 1,000 cubic meters of drinking water every day. In a world of escalating climate concerns, and specifically water-related issues including drinking water shortages, water pollution, water access, drought and flooding, it’s more important than ever for companies, teams […]

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Atlas Copco Group to Complement Industrial Pumps Portfolio with Acquisition of External Gear Pumps Manufacturer

Atlas Copco Group to Complement Industrial Pumps Portfolio with Acquisition of External Gear Pumps Manufacturer

Atlas Copco Group has agreed to acquire KRACHT GmbH (Kracht), a manufacturer of high-quality technologies including external gear pumps, fluid measurement, valves, hydraulic drives, and dosing systems. 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 […]

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Sulzer Expands Bioplastics Portfolio with New Biodegradable Polymer

Sulzer Expands Bioplastics Portfolio with New Biodegradable Polymer

Sulzer is launching a new end-to-end licensed technology – CAPSULTM – for the continuous manufacturing of polycaprolactone (PCL), a biodegradable polyester often used in the packaging, textile, agricultural and horticultural industries. The CAPSULTM solution enables optimal process performance for production of premier quality PCL grades at competitive rates. It joins Sulzer’s existing offering in renewable […]

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Malaysia International Water Convention 2023: Sustainability Takes Center Stage

Malaysia International Water Convention 2023: Sustainability Takes Center Stage

The Malaysia International Water Convention (MIWC) 2023, the region’s premier event for water industry professionals, is poised to gather over 650 thought leaders, innovators, and practitioners from diverse sectors to address the critical challenges facing the water industry and explore sustainable solutions for a water-secure future. Held under the theme “Sustainability: Transforming Vision into Action,” […]

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Pentair and the Pentair Foundation Support Communities Around the World

Pentair and the Pentair Foundation Support Communities Around the World

Pentair plc and the Pentair Foundation announce the twenty-fifth consecutive year of giving to strengthen communities around the world, increase access to quality education, and provide safer, cleaner water those who lack access. In addition to awarding over $1 million in strategic and community grants in 2023, the existing matching gift program is extended to […]

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TRELLEBORG OPENS FIRST MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN VIETNAM

Trelleborg Opens First Manufacturing Facility in Vietnam

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions starts production at its first ever manufacturing facility in Vietnam, an advanced 8,000 square meter facility strategically located in Long Thanh. It produces high-quality O-Rings and custom-designed engineered molded components in a wide range of elastomer materials using the latest compression and injection molding technology and plate heat exchanger gaskets. Gordon Micallef, […]

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