Armstrong Fluid Technology Names Danilo Elez as CEO – Steering the Company into Its Next Growth Phase

A bold new chapter for a global HVAC leader Armstrong Fluid Technology, the Canadian‑based pioneer of intelligent, energy‑saving fluid‑flow and building‑mechanical solutions, has announced the appointment of Danilo Elez as its chief executive officer. Elez is set to guide the company through the next stage of growth and innovation, building on Armstrong’s reputation for marrying engineered products with smart […]

What the Water Industry Can Learn from the UK’s Biggest Infrastructure Projects

Large-scale infrastructure projects in the UK—such as major rail, energy, and water networks—offer valuable lessons for the water sector, especially as it faces growing challenges like climate change, population growth, and aging infrastructure. The key message is clear: better planning, collaboration, and long-term thinking are essential if the water industry wants to deliver projects successfully […]

GEA Reports Profitable Growth and Predicts Accelerated Revenue Growth in 2026

Global technology group GEA Group has reported strong financial performance for 2025, highlighting profitable growth and a positive outlook for 2026 driven by rising demand for sustainable processing technologies. The company recorded order intake of €5.9 billion, reflecting a 6.7% increase compared to the previous year. Revenue reached €5.5 billion, while organic revenue growth stood […]

Mike Rose, CEO of UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) (Image source: UKWIR)

UK Maps Strategy to Reduce Harmful Chemicals in the Environment and Improve Water Quality

A fresh push across the UK aims to clear dangerous substances from waterways, helping nature recover. Not long ago, results from the nation’s biggest chemical tracking project revealed that teamwork guided by research actually lowers contamination in rivers and sewage flows.A fresh push begins under UK Water Industry Research, known as UKWIR, steering work via […]

FCH acquires Axiflow Technologies to expand twin-screw pump capabilities

FCH has completed the acquisition of Axiflow Technologies, a specialist in sanitary twin-screw pump solutions serving the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Image © wladimir1804 – stock.adobe.com. The acquisition marks FCH’s expansion into the twin-screw pump arena and strengthens its position as a technology-driven manufacturer in hygienic fluid handling applications. FCH provides highly engineered sanitary […]

Valmet to acquire severn group to strengthen process performance solutions segment

Valmet has entered into an agreement to acquire Severn Group, a well-established industrial valve company, from Bluewater, a UK-based private equity firm. The acquisition covers all three Severn divisions: Severn Glocon, ValvTechnologies, and LB Bentley. Severn serves process industries globally and has over a 60-year track record of delivering specialized flow control solutions across the […]