The Supervisory Board of the Endress+Hauser Group has been realigned. Matthias Altendorf took up his position as the new president of the Supervisory Board on 1 January 2024. As announced, his predecessor Dr Klaus Endress withdrew from active involvement in the company at the end of 2023. He remains chairman of the Endress Family Council. […]
Last year, the Wilo Group submitted its targets for decreasing their CO2 emission to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The short- and long-range emission reduction targets have now been confirmed by the initiative. Wilo’s net-zero targets until 2050 have also been verified. The technology group’s sustainability commitment is thus officially contributing to the achievement […]
Valmet renews its sustainability reporting practices. Since 2013 the company has published an annual sustainability report in line with the international GRI framework and reported to several leading sustainability ratings. In the current renewal, Valmet will focus on comprehensive reporting according to the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), invest in the development of sustainability […]
Frankenthal-based pump and valve manufacturer KSB closed the 2023 financial year with record figures for order intake and sales revenue. The EBIT margin (earnings before finance income / expense and income tax) of 7.9 % reached the level originally targeted for 2025. In the 2023 financial year, KSB significantly increased order intake by + 3.4 […]
Based on his world-renowned research on the virtual water trade, digital river mapping, and inclusion of human activity in the water cycle, Taikan Oki has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize 2024. Professor Oki is a world-renowned researcher in hydrology. His work has contributed to more sustainable management of water on a global scale, through […]
The 30th anniversary event of the Water Africa exhibition and seminar series, which is co-located with West Africa Building & Construction, takes place in Ghana on 26-28 June 2024. To meet the UN sustainable development goals on water & sanitation and infrastructure & innovation, investment is driving growth in the African market for services, equipment […]
On March 22, 2024, the world once again observes World Water Day. Under this year’s theme “Water for Peace,” the United Nations calls for actions that illustrate how sustainable water management can contribute to the creation of peace and stability worldwide. Given the ever-growing challenges posed by climate change, population growth, urbanization, crises, and conflicts, […]
With modern treatment technology for mobile water plants, Lutz-Jesco GmbH is ensuring a stable supply of drinking water in destroyed areas of Ukraine. To mark World Water Day 2024, which is being held this year under the motto “Water for Peace”, the company is pledging to further strengthen its global charitable efforts. At the same […]
Robbie Moore MP, UK government minister for water, has addressed the demand gap in resources during his keynote address at British Water’s International Reception, which took place in London on 19 February 2024. He called for greater collaboration and innovation in finding solutions. Growing demand for water and more intensive periods of drought are projected […]
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 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.
