Global pump and water technology leader Grundfos has announced the appointment of Inês Breda as its new Head of Group Sustainability, effective August 1, 2026. This strategic leadership move underscores the company’s deepening commitment to embedding sustainability into its core operations, innovation pipelines, and long-term business strategy. A Leader with Deep Environmental Expertise Breda brings […]
Water infrastructure isn’t just pipes and pumps—it’s the foundation of public health, economic productivity, and climate resilience. And in an era of aging systems, regulatory pressure, and sustainability mandates, the companies that can deliver integrated, intelligent water solutions are poised for outsized impact. That’s why Nordic Capital, a leading European private equity firm, has announced […]
In an era where water scarcity, climate resilience, and supply chain transparency are boardroom priorities, two seemingly distinct sectors—water technology and global logistics—are finding powerful common ground. That’s why WILO, the leading pump and water technology specialist, and DP World, the global enabler of smarter trade and logistics, have announced an expanded strategic partnership focused […]
For decades, advanced aeration technology came with a caveat: scale required budget. High-efficiency turbo compressors delivered remarkable energy savings and process control—but their footprint, complexity, and upfront cost often placed them out of reach for smaller wastewater treatment facilities. That barrier just got smaller. A new generation of compact turbo compressors is now purpose-built for […]
Water is the ultimate connector—of communities, economies, ecosystems, and futures. And solving its greatest challenges demands bold ideas, breakthrough technologies, and courageous collaboration. That’s why WILO SE, the global leader in high-efficiency pump solutions and water systems, has launched the WILO Pioneer Award—a new global competition seeking the world’s most innovative, scalable, and impactful water […]
Fresh from its debut at Plumbex 2026 in Bengaluru, EKKI Pumps has introduced the Hori-Max—a next-generation range of horizontal multistage submersible sump pumps engineered for reliability, efficiency, and versatility across residential, commercial, and industrial water management applications. This isn’t just another pump launch. It’s a thoughtful response to real-world challenges: shallow sumps, corrosive environments, space […]
Citco Water has announced the acquisition of two Alabama-based companies—Pump & Process Equipment Inc and Legacy Environmental—significantly expanding its footprint and capabilities across the Southeastern United States. The company stated that these acquisitions mark a key step in its strategy to build a leading regional platform encompassing equipment, treatment technologies, and technical services across the full water […]
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 […]
UK utility Southern Water has invested in advanced phosphorus filtration technology after a successful trial at the Storrington wastewater treatment plant in Sussex. The decision came after the system demonstrated strong performance in removing phosphorus from treated wastewater and improving overall treatment efficiency. The technology uses Flocell XFM20 filtration units, which were initially installed on […]
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.
