GEA introduces its patented CONTA dual block valve technology for spray dryers. Continuing its commitment to improving the safety, efficiency and environmental sustainability of food and dairy processing, this new system is designed to reduce microbiological risks, ensuring safer and more efficient processing operations. Improved sanitary design enhances product safety The CONTA dual block valve […]
In developing or emerging countries, blackouts can seriously impact upon the building services of hospitals, schools and public buildings. By launching the Solarhub, Lutz-Jesco is marketing added supply reliability. Among other things, the new solar control cabinet enables the off-grid operation of disinfection systems for safe drinking water. While blackouts are still rare in Germany, […]
A Northumbrian Water wastewater treatment plant has kept its biological treatment online and within environmental consent during an equipment upgrade with the installation of two temporary T300 WCSEE Hybrid submerged moving-bed, fixed-film reactors from wastewater equipment specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE). Managers at Mickleton wastewater treatment plant (WwTP) in northern England, with a 300-population equivalent, […]
Inflow of stormwater and infiltration of groundwater into wastewater systems is a constant operational challenge for managers. Now, Håbo municipality in Sweden is tackling the challenge head-on with an innovative digital approach, says Adam Wood, chief product officer at water analytics company Infotiles. Water utility managers in Håbo, a small municipality north-west of the Swedish […]
Trials of a cutting-edge fats, oils and grease (FOG) Recovery Hub at Yorkshire Water’s wastewater treatment works in Hull, UK, are helping the utility improve environmental performance while lowering costs, says Chris Clemes, chief executive of engineering technology company EcoClarity. Sewer blockages are a major concern in the UK, with an estimated 200,000 occurring annually, […]
Enhanced wastewater treatment holds the key to reducing sewage overflows to the environment in a sustainable way, says Dominic Hurd, managing director, ACWA Services. Public and political pressure on water companies to address the issue of sewage spills into rivers and seas means overflows are no longer solely an issue for operations teams. They top […]
The Pump & Motor Division Europe of Parker Hannifin has announced the launch of its new T7G Series of hydraulic pumps for trucks. New, stronger housings combined with Parker’s latest pump variable speed drive technology make this family of single and double hydraulic vane pumps perfect for installation in any type of truck using the […]
Dominic Dorfner, Senior Vice President of the Automotive Division in Semikron Danfoss, will take over as president, when Claus A. Petersen retires August 31, after 40 years in the Danfoss Group – the last 26 years leading Danfoss Silicon Power and Semikron Danfoss. Dominic Dorfner has been named the new president of Semikron Danfoss – […]
PAN Europe and Global 2000’s study (10.07.24) entitled ‘TFA – The Forever Chemical in the Water We Drink’ calls for the urgent ban of PFAS pesticides and fluorinated gases, two of the major sources of this ultrashort-chain fluorinated chemical. TFA was found in almost all of the 36 drinking water and most of the 17 […]
Flacks Group, the parent company of Pleuger Industries, announces the acquisition of Artemyn, a division previously owned by Imerys SA, a publicly listed company on the Euronext. This strategic acquisition marks Flacks Group’s significant entry into the mining industry, reinforcing its diversified portfolio and global reach. Artemyn, employing 1,000 people across 24 plants in the […]
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.
