Xylem and Lorentz Partner to Accelerate Deployment of Solar-Powered Pumping Solutions

Xylem Inc. and LORENTZ, the German solar water pump manufacturer, announced they will enter into a distribution agreement to expand the availability of solar-powered pumping systems, globally. These sustainable pumping solutions are commonly used in agriculture, irrigation and drinking water applications, enabling water managers to address decarbonization goals while reducing operating costs. Climate-related droughts and […]

New High-pressure Pump Variant for Biomass Power Plants

In response to the transition in power generation from large power stations fired by coal and gas to smaller power stations incinerating biomass or refuse, the KSB Group has developed a new variant of their HGM high-pressure pump that has been tried and tested for 30 years. The designers of the new variant, called HGM-S, placed […]

Rebuilding Water Sector Trust Through Research and Innovation

Registrations are now open for UKWIR’s fourth annual conference, which will be held in London on 30 November 2023. The event will explore the importance of research, innovation and communication in addressing the water challenges of the 21st century, with perspectives from a range of high-profile speakers from across water companies, regulators, the water media […]

GEA Supervisory Board Appoints Bernd Brinker as Interim CEO

The Supervisory Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft has appointed Bernd Brinker (58) as interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from October 16, 2023. For a period of one year, he will succeed Marcus A. Ketter, who passed away suddenly on August 6, 2023. Professor Dieter Kempf, Chairman of the GEA Supervisory Board, said: “In […]

Temporary Biological Treatment Ensures Compliance During Refurbishment

Hired technology from WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE) is ensuring a wastewater treatment works in a picturesque Cotswolds village maintains strict compliance while undergoing a refurbishment. Blockley village is within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Gloucestershire, UK. Its wastewater treatment plant serves a population equivalent of 2,360 and is currently being refurbished […]

ITT, Inc. and Hexagon Join Forces to Enhance Industrial Equipment Monitoring Solutions

ITT, Inc.’s i-ALERT® and Hexagon’s j5 Operator Rounds will integrate their machine health data tracking and analysis features to help heavy industries reduce maintenance costs and unplanned downtime. The new offering can identify operational risks in advance, which significantly reduces the possibility of failure in pumps, motors, and other industrial equipment – as well as […]

MCE Has Chosen Poland as a Country Partner

The ‘Country Partner’ project launched in the previous editions is one of the promotional activities designed by the organisation each time to promote meetings between exhibiting companies and decision-makers from some of the most attractive foreign markets. For the next edition in March 2024, MCE – Mostra Convegno Expocomfort has chosen Poland to enhance the […]

Service Time Reduced to a Fraction with Sulzer’s New Shut-off Device for Agitators

Sulzer has launched a new shut-off device SOD for horizontal SALOMIX™ SSA agitators that significantly reduces the time spent on servicing the seal. The device enables seal maintenance without emptying the tank, which makes the feature especially useful for very large tanks, wastewater treatment plants, and other critical processes. Innovative mechanical structure enables reliable operation […]

Flender Further Expands Its Footprint in Australia

Australia plays a significant role in the global ramp up of renewable energies. In view of this, German drive train specialist Flender further expands production and service capacities on the continent by opening a new facility in Sydney. With its Winergy brand for wind turbine drives the company has one of the largest installed bases […]