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. […]
Wilo had a good year in 2025. Net sales hit €1,918.7 million — a 4.5% currency-adjusted increase — and EBITDA jumped 39% to €212 million, pushing the margin to 11.1%. Consolidated net income climbed nearly 240% to €65 million. Free cash flow more than doubled, rising over 80% to €66.4 million. CEO Oliver Hermes summed […]
The manufacturing economy has faced a series of challenges over the past three years, constricting growth of the precision gearbox market. However, to generate additional revenue streams, precision gearbox manufacturers have been taking proactive measures. This insight explores the key strategies manufacturers are adopting to drive momentum during challenging times and prepare for the next […]
SMC has opened its Japan Technical Center (JTC) in Kashiwa City, in the greater Tokyo area. This is the company’s main global R&D hub — the place where new products get developed and tested before they reach customers worldwide. What the Center Actually Does The JTC runs across three connected buildings with research facilities and […]
The Wilo Group has officially opened the Health Cube, a groundbreaking health centre located at its headquarters, Wilopark, in Dortmund. Spanning approximately 5,500 square metres, this innovative facility is designed to serve Wilo’s global workforce as well as the wider regional community. A Holistic Approach to Health and PreventionThe Health Cube houses Wilo’s Global Health Management, offering […]
Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the appointment of Danilo Elez as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership milestone for the company as it moves into its next phase of growth and innovation. Elez steps into the role at a transformative moment in Armstrong’s journey. The company has built a strong reputation for […]
Safe Structure Designs has successfully delivered a purpose-built pump testing and storage facility for the United States Coast Guard at Air Station Borinquen in Puerto Rico. The project involved the complete design, engineering, and manufacture of a specialized pump house to support critical maritime rescue operations across the Caribbean. Ensuring Readiness for Life-Saving MissionsThe new […]
The TDF Group, a leading provider of technical fluid management solutions for demanding industrial sectors, has concluded its 50th anniversary year on a high note. The company reported a turnover of approximately €73 million for the 2025 financial year, reinforcing its trajectory of sustainable growth. From Humble Beginnings to Global PresenceFounded in Barcelona in 1976 by Aurelio Maestre Losada, […]
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.
