There are many pumps that have been performing vital operations for decades. Solidly built and offering reliable service, in some cases long after the manufacturer has gone by the wayside. However, there comes a time when even the most stoic of equipment needs to be refurbished, if only to improve performance and efficiency back to […]
ITT Inc. announced the appointment of Fernando Roland as president of its Industrial Process (IP) business, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Luca Savi. Roland succeeds David Steblein, who retired earlier this year after more than 30 years with the company. IP, one of ITT’s three segments, is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps […]
The KSB Group launched a new generation of pneumatic 90° quarter-turn actuators. The double-acting and single-acting pneumatic actuators of the ACTAIR EVO and DYNACTAIR EVO type series are designed for actuating all types of part-turn valves, such as butterfly valves, ball valves and plug valves. Applications covered by the actuators are water treatment, waste water […]
Parker Hannifin is launching a new network of Certified Mobile Electrification Centers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa to accelerate the transition to low-carbon mobile equipment operations. Novum Tech – based in Goncelin, near Grenoble – is the first Parker distributor to complete the rigorous training and assessment process required for certification. More will […]
Pentair plc announced second quarter 2023 sales of $1.1 billion. Sales were up 2 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales declined 7 percent in the second quarter. Second quarter 2023 earnings per diluted share from continuing operations (“EPS”) were $0.93 compared to $0.92 […]
Orders CHF 1’992.4m, + 24.1% YOY on robust growth momentum in all divisions. Sales CHF 1’601.6m, +15.4% in H1 on robust execution. Operational profit CHF 162.4m, +27.3% YOY, which reflects improvements in operations. Executive Chairwoman Suzanne Thoma stated: “Due to favorable market conditions, our good positioning, first operational improvements and growth initiatives, we substantially increased […]
Armstrong Fluid Technology has relocated its sales office from Mannheim, Germany, to a larger site in Frankfurt to support the company’s European expansion. Armstrong has had a dedicated European HQ since 2018, following its acquisition of the Circulator Pump Business Unit of German-based HALM Circulators. Having outgrown its current site, the company has now moved […]
At the annual Company Cup in Annecy (France), employees from large European companies compete in various sporting events. The biggest team this year was from Pfeiffer Vacuum and Busch Vacuum Solutions. <!—-> During the 10th edition of the Company Cup, a total of 3,300 athletes from 90 companies participated. Pfeiffer Vacuum and Busch Vacuum Solutions […]
Interact Analysis has been covering the motor and drive space since its inception. Within the AC motor and drive market, low voltage is commonly understood as being less than 690V. During last year’s edition of our annual low voltage AC motor drive market research, we noticed a common term being mentioned – “Ultra Low Voltage”. […]
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced its second quarter financial results for fiscal year 2023. Second quarter 2023 net sales were $569.1 million, compared to second quarter 2022 net sales of $551.1 million. Second quarter 2023 operating income was $80.9 million, compared to second quarter 2022 operating income of $81.0 million. Second quarter 2023 EPS was […]
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.
