Katri Hokkanen is stepping away from Valmet after nearly two decades. Her move follows a new path forming beyond the company’s walls. Until September 30, 2026, she remains fully engaged – guiding finance operations while supporting the executive team. For close to four years, she led as Chief Financial Officer. Prior roles within Valmet also […]
Out near Milan, a fresh setup called Lutz-Jesco Italia S.r.l. takes shape under the umbrella of Germany’s Lutz Holding GmbH, known for handling fluids in expert ways. This move stretches the company’s reach across Europe, aiming steady progress in a region that matters. Instead of starting from nothing, it grows out of strong ties already […]
A fresh production line for dosing skids now runs inside the Fresno plant, marking another step in Grundfos’ U.S. growth. This move widens their local output while sharpening attention on gear made just for cleaning water. With machines humming in California, more custom setups can reach customers faster than before. Inside the same facility where […]
Now working together, pump maker Tsurumi and Italy’s Dragflow join forces to offer more options for moving water, handling thick mixtures, and managing silt. Their combined reach touches jobs in building work, digging operations, and public works projects. From drainage to muck removal, the pairing brings varied tools where they’re needed most. From Japan, Tsurumi […]
Now sitting at BASF’s Ludwigshafen location, a crucial piece of what will become one of the planet’s strongest industrial heat pumps has arrived. Progress ticks forward as this centerpiece makes its way into place. Weighing 95 tons and measuring approximately 16 meters in length, the plate falling-film evaporator was transported several hundred kilometers via inland […]
A fresh project kicks off with Slack & Parr delivering exact measurement systems to a large-scale carbon fibre plant rising in India. Equipment tailored for precision finds its way into advanced manufacturing through this assignment. The setup demands reliability, something the team focuses on without saying it outright. Into the Indian industrial landscape goes gear […]
You know that feeling when a family-built company finds a backer who actually gets them? That’s exactly what just happened with Dowdens Group in Queensland. AxFlow Oceania has bought a majority stake in Dowdens – their biggest investment yet in the region. But here’s the best part: the current owners are staying on as shareholders. No hostile takeover drama. […]
Wilo had a good year in 2025. Net sales hit €1,918.7 million — a 4.5% currency-adjusted increase — and EBITDA jumped 39% to €212 million, pushing the margin to 11.1%. Consolidated net income climbed nearly 240% to €65 million. Free cash flow more than doubled, rising over 80% to €66.4 million. CEO Oliver Hermes summed […]
The manufacturing economy has faced a series of challenges over the past three years, constricting growth of the precision gearbox market. However, to generate additional revenue streams, precision gearbox manufacturers have been taking proactive measures. This insight explores the key strategies manufacturers are adopting to drive momentum during challenging times and prepare for the next […]
SMC has opened its Japan Technical Center (JTC) in Kashiwa City, in the greater Tokyo area. This is the company’s main global R&D hub — the place where new products get developed and tested before they reach customers worldwide. What the Center Actually Does The JTC runs across three connected buildings with research facilities and […]
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.
