GEA ranks among the leading employers in Europe in 2024. The Top Employers Institute has certified the machinery and plant manufacturer as a Top Employer in five countries. Belgium and Portugal were recognized for the first time, while Germany, Poland and Spain were re-certified. GEA aims to receive Top Employer certification also for other countries […]
Energy usage causes up to 95% of the total life cycle costs of pumping equipment. Therefore, improving energy efficiency pays off quickly. Sulzer’s energy audit is a consulting service that aims at improving the energy efficiency of a pumping system. The concept relies on Sulzer’s expertise on pumping equipment and process knowledge, while supporting the […]
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 […]
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 […]
In order to intensify economic relations with African countries, position the continent more firmly in the focus of German economic and foreign policy and shape efficient cooperation with Africa beyond development aid, Oliver Hermes was appointed to the board of the Africa Association and the Sub-Saharan Africa Initiative of German Business (SAFRI) in September 2023. […]
Dr Klaus Endress, CEO of the Endress+Hauser Group for many years and president of the Supervisory Board since 2014, is celebrating his 75th birthday. As previously announced, he will end his active involvement in the family-owned business at the end of the year. However, he will remain closely associated with the Group as a shareholder […]
HNP Mikrosysteme, headquartered in Schwerin, Germany, is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanne Coleman Wilhelmsen as Head of Business Development for North America. Prior to joining HNP Mikrosysteme, Suzanne invested herself and the majority of her career in the automotive industry, focusing her time and energy into companies including Audi of America and Audi […]
The need for a radical rethink of how the water sector communicates, internally, and with the media and the public, was a key theme of the UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR)’s fourth annual conference, which took place in London on 30 November 2023. In the first session of the day, Thames Water’s head of media […]
CIRCOR International, Inc. announces that its Allweiler brand is launching a new Emergency Stock Pump Service at the CIRCOR Allweiler site in Norway. This service is tailored to meet the critical needs of the maritime industry, ensuring the swift restoration of operations with minimal downtime. The cornerstone of this service is the dedicated stock of […]
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 […]
The pump industry is an enormous industry and plays a critical role in almost every facet of our lives. Water supply, fire protection, oil & gas, power plants, waste water treatment, sump pumps at homes, processing chemicals, foods & pharmaceuticals, and many more.
