Water for Peace: World Water Day 2024

Water for Peace: World Water Day 2024

On March 22, 2024, the world once again observes World Water Day. Under this year’s theme “Water for Peace,” the United Nations calls for actions that illustrate how sustainable water management can contribute to the creation of peace and stability worldwide. Given the ever-growing challenges posed by climate change, population growth, urbanization, crises, and conflicts, […]

Hydraulic Institute Celebrates Industry Leaders at 2024 Annual Conference

Hydraulic Institute Celebrates Industry Leaders at 2024 Annual Conference

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) is pleased to announce the recipients of its prestigious awards which were delivered at the HI 2024 Annual Conference Awards dinner, on February 29, 2024, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Mr. John P. Miersma, CEO of Iwaki America Incorporated, was honored with the 2023 Hydraulic Institute Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition […]

DRIVING INNOVATION: THE EVOLUTION OF LOW VOLTAGE AC DRIVES TOWARDS COMPACT, MULTI-AXIS, INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS

Driving Innovation: The evolution of low voltage AC Drives towards compact, multi-axis, integrated solutions

The low voltage AC drive market is currently undergoing a profound shift. Traditionally, drives have been treated and marketed as a standalone component, however current demands from machine builders and end-users have necessitated viewing drives more holistically as part of a whole system solution. More specifically, demand for more modular, compact machinery has increased innovation […]

Sulzer Inaugurates New Cutting-Edge Innovation Technology Hub in Singapore

Sulzer Inaugurates New Cutting-Edge Innovation Technology Hub in Singapore

Sulzer celebrated the official opening of its new Innovation Technology Hub (InTecH) in Singapore’s Jurong Innovation District. The new 700-square-meter Singapore-based InTecH includes a state-of-the-art chemical engineering R&D test center, laboratories and small-scale production plants. Sulzer’s Singapore InTecH will test and deliver clean process technologies to enable sustainable manufacturing in the region. The new Singapore […]

The IFAT Munich Event Program Sets New Standards in 2024

The IFAT Munich Event Program Sets New Standards in 2024

IFAT Munich, taking place in the Munich exhibition halls from May 13 to 17, 2024, will feature top-class speakers, more international exhibitors, and a varied and exciting event program. At the world’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management, visitors can expect innovative environmental technologies, flanked by panel discussions, expert lectures, […]

PLEUGER Acquires AVI International, Expanding Further into North America

PLEUGER Acquires AVI International, Expanding Further into North America

PLEUGER, a pioneering player in the flow control sector and a leader in submersible motor manufacturing, announces its strategic acquisition of AVI International, a Connecticut-based specialist in the upgrade, repair, and service of rotating equipment. This acquisition signifies a major expansion of PLEUGER into the North American markets, marking a new chapter in the company’s […]

Gender Parity in Water Accelerated with UK-US Agreement

Gender Parity in Water Accelerated with UK-US Agreement

British Water will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the WaterRising Institute of the USA at the trade association’s upcoming International Reception on Monday 19 February in London. The MoU is an agreement to partner on the WaterWoman Project, which aims to accelerate gender parity in water management, addressing the urgent need for a […]

Update Gives Insights into Non-acoustic Leak Technologies 

Update Gives Insights into Non-acoustic Leak Technologies 

Technology company Ovarro has partnered with UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) to update the sector on advancements in non-acoustic leak detection techniques. The update provides an overview of the current non-acoustic methods that have been trialled and deployed since 2016, when a first iteration of the study was published, and their relative cost and effectiveness. […]