ITT completes US$4.8bn acquisition of SPX Flow

One of the largest deals in recent pump industry history is now official. ITT has completed its acquisition of SPX Flow for $4.775 billion, a transaction first announced in December 2025. This blockbuster deal—funded through a combination of cash and equity—represents a major consolidation in the industrial flow technology sector and signals ITT’s aggressive push […]

February 2026’s top World Pumps news stories

The pump and fluid handling industry kicked off 2026 with some major moves in M&A, energy efficiency innovation, and cutting-edge applications. Here are the top stories making waves this month. Flowserve Makes a $490 Million Power Play Flowserve Corporation is doubling down on critical infrastructure with its agreement to acquire Trillium Flow Technologies’ Valves Division […]

High-Efficiency Motors Market to Top $3 Billion in 2030

The global high-efficiency motors market is on track for substantial growth, with projected revenues expected to exceed USD 3 billion by 2030. Driven by rising industrial automation, stricter energy efficiency regulations, and increasing demand for cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions, these motors are becoming a key component in modern manufacturing and infrastructure systems. High-efficiency motors […]

Ovarro Expands EnigmaREACH UK Roll-Out to Support Water Utilities’ Leakage Detection Efforts

Global water technology provider Ovarro has announced a broader deployment of its EnigmaREACH end-to-end leakage detection system across the United Kingdom, with multiple water companies now adopting the solution to meet ambitious water loss reduction targets under the current regulatory period. EnigmaREACH is a fully integrated leakage detection platform that combines acoustic leak loggers, a […]

Nomination Committee Proposes Martin Lundstedt as New Board Member of Atlas Copco AB

Lundstedt, who currently serves as President and CEO of Volvo Group, brings extensive experience in global industrial operations, leadership, and strategic transformation. His background in engineering-driven industries and international markets is expected to strengthen Atlas Copco’s continued focus on innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. The proposal will be presented for approval at the […]

Celeros Flow Technology Signs Corporate Procurement Agreement with Saudi Aramco to Advance Localization

Celeros Flow Technology (Celeros FT) has entered into a Strategic Corporate Procurement Agreement (CPA) with Saudi Aramco, reinforcing a long-standing partnership and supporting Saudi Arabia’s localization and industrial growth objectives. Under the agreement, Celeros FT will supply key pump and midstream pipeline solutions — including products from its ClydeUnion Pumps, Plenty, S&N Pumps, M&J Valve, […]

Arcline to acquire specialized pump supplier Hydraulics International

Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm with over $20 billion in assets under management, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hydraulics International, Inc. (HII) — a leading supplier of specialized pumps, ground support equipment, and flow control systems for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Chatsworth, […]

Gabelli hosts 36th Annual Pump, Valve, and Water Systems Symposium

GREENWICH, Conn. — Gabelli Funds, LLC is hosting its 36th Annual Pump, Valve & Water Systems Symposium on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Convene 530 Fifth Avenue in New York City. The event brings together executives, investors, and industry leaders in water infrastructure, industrial flow technologies, and related sectors. This annual symposium, organised by Gabelli […]

DAB Pumps Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity

DAB Pumps has launched a refreshed brand identity, Making Water Easy, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to simplifying water management through reliable, innovative, and customer-focused solutions. DAB Pumps has unveiled a refreshed brand identity built around one clear idea: Making Water Easy – a renewed commitment to smarter, simpler and more sustainable water management for the […]

Xylem Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

Xylem recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results. The Company’s fourth-quarter revenue of $2.4 billion was driven by strong execution. Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share were up 20% driven by productivity and price. “The team delivered an exceptionally strong fourth quarter, capping a year of solid execution and transformation across Xylem,” said Matthew Pine, Xylem’s […]