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Leakage-free Pump Solution for a Wide Application Range

The reactor circulation pump pays a decisive role in the catalytic cleaning process in diesel and biodiesel production. The high system pressures and temperatures prevailing in the desulphurisation process demand maximum safety and reliability of the used equipment. The use of catalysts and the fluctuating quality of raw material in biodiesel production present additional challenges. […]

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High-Performance Material Offers Alternative to PTFE: Better Properties At Lower Costs

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, global market leader for sophisticated and innovative applications in sealing technology and electromobility, offers a real alternative to traditional PTFE solutions with its innovative high-performance “98 AU 30500” material. First customers in the construction machinery sector are already impressed by the use of the hydrolysis-resistant high-performance polyurethane. There are myriad areas of […]

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Sewage Pump Range Expands with New 12-inch BA300KS

BBA Pumps announces the introduction of its new BA300KS mobile sewage pump. The new pump will be a great addition to the already popular KS screw channel impeller pumps. This 12-inch unit has been developed for work in large sewage systems in densely populated areas. With a pump capacity of 1100 m³/hour and a solids […]

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KBL Receives Patent for Hydro Power Generation System

Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) has recently been granted a patent for its PICO pump turbine, a groundbreaking hydropower generation system. This accomplishment underscores KBL’s unwavering commitment to energy solutions and technological progress. The patent has been bestowed in accordance with the Patents Act of 1970. The PICO pump turbine is poised to revolutionize energy generation […]

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KSB Pumps for Big Creek Water Georgia Reclamation Facility Expansion

When aging wastewater treatment plants reach a time when they are in need of upgrading or expanding to meet increasing demands on their capabilities, opportunities arise to consider introducing new technologies to replace old equipment and build new facilities that improve operational reliability. Where a plant is several decades old, it is possible that certain […]

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Sulzer Invests in the U.S. Water Industry to Enable Efficient Water Infrastructure from Coast to Coast

Sulzer is expanding its water business in the USA: this September it commissioned operations in Portland, Oregon, where it is assembling and testing large water pumps. Earlier this year, the company also shared news of the ongoing expansion of its manufacturing site in Easley, South Carolina. U.S. manufacture of critical pumps and water treatment equipment […]

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AEMT Enjoys Further Membership Growth

Over recent months, the membership of the Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has enjoyed further expansion with several key businesses coming into the fold. The first of these is Newton Electrical Equipment Co. Inc., a leading provider of 24/7 Emergency Repair Services for Electric Motors, Generators and Transformers. Based in the Philippines, its […]

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Warwick University Appoints EKKI Co-CEO Kanishka Arumugam as Honorary Fellow

Kanishka Arumugam, Co-CEO of EKKI Water Technologies, has been appointed as an Honorary Fellow at the University of Warwick’s Institute for Global Sustainable Development (IGSD). In addition to his academic pursuits, which include pursuing an MBA at Oxford University and a Master’s program in WMG at Warwick, Kanishka Arumugam is a next-generation leader within his […]

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DESMI Pumps Contribute to Optimal Aquaculture Environment

+30 pumps have been installed in the recently constructed production hall at Sashimi Royal in Hanstholm, Denmark, where Yellowtail Kingfish are cultivated in 24 tanks. More than 100 m3 of water is pumped in from the North Sea every hour to create the perfect conditions for these luxurious Kingfish. A variety of pumps from DESMI, […]

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Xylem and Lorentz Partner to Accelerate Deployment of Solar-Powered Pumping Solutions

Xylem Inc. and LORENTZ, the German solar water pump manufacturer, announced they will enter into a distribution agreement to expand the availability of solar-powered pumping systems, globally. These sustainable pumping solutions are commonly used in agriculture, irrigation and drinking water applications, enabling water managers to address decarbonization goals while reducing operating costs. Climate-related droughts and […]

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Scottish Water Tops Water Company Performance Survey

A strong performance on contractual approach, collaboration and communication have catapulted Scottish Water to the top of the 2023 annual water company survey carried out by British Water. Key findings from the survey include: Last year’s joint lowest performing water company, Southern Water, has risen by one place to 10th, while Northern Ireland Water remains […]

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Of Eucalyptus and Bone Ash

Sustainable ingredients will help curb the carbon footprint of some polymer compounds at Freudenberg Freudenberg Sealing Technologies’ commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2045, or sooner, is driving enormous changes in how the company is managing its activities. Sites have re-energized their focus on system optimizations, a reduction in waste, electrification of machinery, the […]

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New Sales Company Established

The British distributor Obart from Maidstone in Kent now trades as Tsurumi Pumps UK. This means that the Japanese manufacturer now has six sales companies in Europe. This was announced by Tsurumi’s European headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany. The change of name took place on 1 September 2023, following Tsurumi’s entry as majority shareholder in the […]

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New High-pressure Pump Variant for Biomass Power Plants

In response to the transition in power generation from large power stations fired by coal and gas to smaller power stations incinerating biomass or refuse, the KSB Group has developed a new variant of their HGM high-pressure pump that has been tried and tested for 30 years. The designers of the new variant, called HGM-S, placed […]

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Valmet Ranked as the Most Attractive Employer in Finland Among Engineering Professionals

Valmet has been ranked as the most attractive employer among engineering professionals in Finland according to a new study by Universum. The ranking was published in Universum’s annual survey, which is the biggest employer attractiveness survey in Finland. Earlier this year, Valmet was ranked as the second most attractive employer among engineering students in Finland. […]

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Rebuilding Water Sector Trust Through Research and Innovation

Registrations are now open for UKWIR’s fourth annual conference, which will be held in London on 30 November 2023. The event will explore the importance of research, innovation and communication in addressing the water challenges of the 21st century, with perspectives from a range of high-profile speakers from across water companies, regulators, the water media […]

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Samotics Launches Energy Analytics Solution to Help Customers Realize up to 15% Energy Savings

Samotics announced the launch of its latest energy efficiency solution: Energy Analytics. The platform enables industrial organizations to unlock the full value of existing data to realize energy savings of up to 15% and reduce associated CO2 emissions. “There is a growing sense of urgency for industrial organizations to improve the efficiency of their operations […]

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GEA Supervisory Board Appoints Bernd Brinker as Interim CEO

The Supervisory Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft has appointed Bernd Brinker (58) as interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from October 16, 2023. For a period of one year, he will succeed Marcus A. Ketter, who passed away suddenly on August 6, 2023. Professor Dieter Kempf, Chairman of the GEA Supervisory Board, said: “In […]

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Temporary Biological Treatment Ensures Compliance During Refurbishment

Hired technology from WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE) is ensuring a wastewater treatment works in a picturesque Cotswolds village maintains strict compliance while undergoing a refurbishment. Blockley village is within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Gloucestershire, UK. Its wastewater treatment plant serves a population equivalent of 2,360 and is currently being refurbished […]

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