Innovation Would Help Find More Chemicals in Water

Innovation Would Help Find More Chemicals in Water

At the British Water Micropollutants Conference 2024, which took place in London on 8 February, keynote speakers from the UK’s Environment Agency called for a cross-industry approach to tackling the issue. John Collins, deputy director of evidence assessment and evaluation at the Environment Agency, said that despite having one of the most robust pollutants testing […]

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, […]

Thomas Hinnerskov Appointed President and CEO of Valmet

Thomas Hinnerskov Appointed President and CEO of Valmet

Valmet’s Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Hinnerskov President and CEO of Valmet and he will start in the position during the second half of the year and at the end of September 2024 at the latest. Thomas Hinnerskov succeeds Pasi Laine, who will continue as the President and CEO of Valmet until his successor […]

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 […]

Wilo Recognized as Successful Practical Example in Comparative Study

Wilo Recognized as Successful Practical Example in Comparative Study

The Wilo Group has been recognised as a successful practical example in the international comparative study “Managing Sustainable Innovations”. For the study, the Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL) of RWTH Aachen and the Complexity Management Academy analysed the sustainable innovation management of over 140 companies. “We are convinced that innovation and sustainability […]

Agriculture and Pharma Key to Solving Micropollutants

Agriculture and Pharma Key to Solving Micropollutants

In the face of growing public concern about the presence of micropollutants in water and wastewater, Dr Pablo Campo Moreno senior lecturer in applied chemistry at Cranfield University’s water science institute, identifies those taking the lead in tackling them. As the phrase, forever chemicals, enters the Oxford English Dictionary for the first time in 2024, […]

Wilo Secures Comprehensive Financing Package Worth 570 Million Euros

Wilo Secures Comprehensive Financing Package Worth 570 Million Euros

In December 2023, WILO SE successfully secured the largest financing package in its over 150-year company history. A promissory note loan (Schuldscheindarlehen) totalling 270 million euros was placed in the international capital market and a syndicated loan totalling 300 million euros was refinanced among the core banks. WILO SE was thus able to mobilise a […]

Europump Unveils Sleek and User-Friendly Website

Europump Unveils Sleek and User-Friendly Website

Europump, the European Association for Pump Manufacturers, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new and improved website. The redesigned site offers a modern and intuitive interface, providing an enhanced user experience for members, partners, associates, and other pump industry professionals. Europump members represent more than 450 companies with a collective production worth of […]

Wilo Strengthens Economic Policy Commitment to Sub-Saharan Africa

Wilo Strengthens Economic Policy Commitment to Sub-Saharan Africa

In order to intensify economic relations with African countries, position the continent more firmly in the focus of German economic and foreign policy and shape efficient cooperation with Africa beyond development aid, Oliver Hermes was appointed to the board of the Africa Association and the Sub-Saharan Africa Initiative of German Business (SAFRI) in September 2023. […]