There are many pumps that have been performing vital operations for decades. Solidly built and offering reliable service, in some cases long after the manufacturer has gone by the wayside. However, there comes a time when even the most stoic of equipment needs to be refurbished, if only to improve performance and efficiency back to […]
ITT Inc. announced the appointment of Fernando Roland as president of its Industrial Process (IP) business, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Luca Savi. Roland succeeds David Steblein, who retired earlier this year after more than 30 years with the company. IP, one of ITT’s three segments, is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps […]
The KSB Group launched a new generation of pneumatic 90° quarter-turn actuators. The double-acting and single-acting pneumatic actuators of the ACTAIR EVO and DYNACTAIR EVO type series are designed for actuating all types of part-turn valves, such as butterfly valves, ball valves and plug valves. Applications covered by the actuators are water treatment, waste water […]
Orders CHF 1’992.4m, + 24.1% YOY on robust growth momentum in all divisions. Sales CHF 1’601.6m, +15.4% in H1 on robust execution. Operational profit CHF 162.4m, +27.3% YOY, which reflects improvements in operations. Executive Chairwoman Suzanne Thoma stated: “Due to favorable market conditions, our good positioning, first operational improvements and growth initiatives, we substantially increased […]
Armstrong Fluid Technology has relocated its sales office from Mannheim, Germany, to a larger site in Frankfurt to support the company’s European expansion. Armstrong has had a dedicated European HQ since 2018, following its acquisition of the Circulator Pump Business Unit of German-based HALM Circulators. Having outgrown its current site, the company has now moved […]
The key to new challenges is sometimes hidden in the past. Such is the case with equipment and processes needed to produce, store, and transport hydrogen. A major hurdle facing those looking to upgrade their equipment or design new equipment is: Lack of polymer materials capable of withstanding the extreme challenges inherent to the hydrogen […]
Global food supplier Griffith Foods has selected WCS Environmental Engineering technology to enhance the wastewater treatment process at its UK site in Wincanton, Somerset. Griffith Foods provides seasonings, coatings, sauce, dressings and butter portions to the food industry, with the corporate purpose to “blend care and creativity to nourish the world”. Its previous onsite water […]
Sulzer’s expertise in rotating equipment retrofits and abrasive services has helped a Philippines petrochemical plant solve a persistent reliability issue and prepare for a 64% increase in capacity. Critically for the customer, Sulzer’s solution minimized the need for large-scale on-site modifications while extending pump mean time between failure (MTBF) from less than six weeks to […]
The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has published a new guide designed to help users calculate their industrial motors’ total cost of ownership (TCO). With a focus on assisting organisations to reduce costs and improve their motors’ environmental impact, the free guide can be downloaded from the AEMT website. Despite a slight improvement […]
CIRCOR International, Inc. announces that its Allweiler brand has recently secured a significant contract in the maritime sector. Allweiler will supply pumps for the new frigates of the German Navy, thereby making a substantial contribution to the safety and efficiency of these vessels. The Dutch Damen Shipyard, winner of the German Navy tender, has ordered […]
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.
