Atlas Copco, the global leader in sustainable productivity solutions, has announced a key executive appointment. Effective May 1, 2026, Håkan Andersson will assume the role of President of the Industrial Technique business area, succeeding Rickard Blomqvist. This strategic move underscores Atlas Copco’s continued focus on innovation, customer-centricity, and operational excellence in one of its core […]
In a landmark move for North Africa’s industrial landscape, Sulzer has signed a groundbreaking joint venture with Jawaby Services & Investments Ltd (JSIL)—a wholly owned subsidiary of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC)—to launch Jawaby Sulzer Services, the first in-country provider of OEM-grade rotating equipment services in Libya. Announced on April 21, 2026, this partnership doesn’t […]
In a bold move that underscores the urgency of digital transformation in industrial tech, KSB SE & Co. KGaA—the global leader in pumps, valves, and fluid systems—has significantly deepened its partnership with Hamburg-based AI innovator ai-omatic solutions, increasing its ownership stake from 5% to 47%. Announced on April 21, 2026, this strategic escalation isn’t just […]
Katri Hokkanen is stepping away from Valmet after nearly two decades. Her move follows a new path forming beyond the company’s walls. Until September 30, 2026, she remains fully engaged – guiding finance operations while supporting the executive team. For close to four years, she led as Chief Financial Officer. Prior roles within Valmet also […]
Out near Milan, a fresh setup called Lutz-Jesco Italia S.r.l. takes shape under the umbrella of Germany’s Lutz Holding GmbH, known for handling fluids in expert ways. This move stretches the company’s reach across Europe, aiming steady progress in a region that matters. Instead of starting from nothing, it grows out of strong ties already […]
A fresh production line for dosing skids now runs inside the Fresno plant, marking another step in Grundfos’ U.S. growth. This move widens their local output while sharpening attention on gear made just for cleaning water. With machines humming in California, more custom setups can reach customers faster than before. Inside the same facility where […]
Now working together, pump maker Tsurumi and Italy’s Dragflow join forces to offer more options for moving water, handling thick mixtures, and managing silt. Their combined reach touches jobs in building work, digging operations, and public works projects. From drainage to muck removal, the pairing brings varied tools where they’re needed most. From Japan, Tsurumi […]
Now sitting at BASF’s Ludwigshafen location, a crucial piece of what will become one of the planet’s strongest industrial heat pumps has arrived. Progress ticks forward as this centerpiece makes its way into place. Weighing 95 tons and measuring approximately 16 meters in length, the plate falling-film evaporator was transported several hundred kilometers via inland […]
A fresh project kicks off with Slack & Parr delivering exact measurement systems to a large-scale carbon fibre plant rising in India. Equipment tailored for precision finds its way into advanced manufacturing through this assignment. The setup demands reliability, something the team focuses on without saying it outright. Into the Indian industrial landscape goes gear […]
You know that feeling when a family-built company finds a backer who actually gets them? That’s exactly what just happened with Dowdens Group in Queensland. AxFlow Oceania has bought a majority stake in Dowdens – their biggest investment yet in the region. But here’s the best part: the current owners are staying on as shareholders. No hostile takeover drama. […]
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.
