Atlas Copco to Acquire a Korean Semiconductor Valve Manufacturer

Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire Presys Co., Ltd. The company provides vacuum valves for the semiconductor market. Presys Co., Ltd. is a privately owned company with 134 employees, located in Suwon, Republic of Korea. In 2022, the company had revenues of approximately MKRW 35,000 (MSEK 275*). “Presys’ products are well known within the Korean […]

Global Manufacturing Output Set to Grow by a Mere 0.3% in 2024

Global market intelligence firm Interact Analysis recently made some revisions to its global manufacturing outlook forecast. According to the company’s latest research, the outlook for global manufacturing is bleak, and this looks set to continue throughout 2024 into early 2025. Europe in particular is feeling the pinch, while the Americas region fared well during the […]

Svanehøj Develops a Complete High-Pressure Marine Pump Unit for LNG Fuel

As demand for LNG-fueled vessels remains high, the marine pump specialist Svanehøj can now offer a high-pressure pump solution for two-stroke engines – a compact unit with three combined cold ends designed for optimal flow and longer service intervals. High-pressure LNG engines offer lower fuel consumption and significantly reduced methane slips. This is driving a […]

Leybold Wins Product of the Year Category “Cases and Enclosures” for Hygienic Enclosure

Vacuum equipment specialist Leybold UK, based in Chessington, Surrey, has been recognised by the Instrumentation Excellence Awards. The Leybold Hygienic Enclosure for vacuum pumps has won Product of the Year Cases and Enclosures. The Awards celebrate the very best professionals, products, projects and companies from across the test, measurement, sensing and control sectors. Leybold UK […]

Parker Presents the New AC Drive Controller AC20F as the Central Component of its Enhanced Drive Controlled Pump

The Industrial Systems Division Europe of Parker Hannifin has announced the launch of its new AC20F drive controller. The modular drive was specially developed for motor control in hydraulic applications. It is therefore also ideally suited to use in variable-speed hydraulic pump systems, such as the company’s Drive Controlled Pump (DCP). The AC20F is already […]

Parker Hannifin Exceeds Emissions Reduction Target

By targeting company-wide emissions as part of an overall strategic goal for carbon neutral operations, filtration giant Parker Hannifin has shown what can be achieved in just one year. Global air filtration experts Parker Hannifin have unveiled exceptional results from their carbon reduction strategy with the first full year of implementation showing substantial savings. With […]