Nordic Capital to Acquire Water Infrastructure Specialist Flowa: Strategic Investment to Accelerate Innovation and Scale in Critical Water Solutions

Water infrastructure isn’t just pipes and pumps—it’s the foundation of public health, economic productivity, and climate resilience. And in an era of aging systems, regulatory pressure, and sustainability mandates, the companies that can deliver integrated, intelligent water solutions are poised for outsized impact. That’s why Nordic Capital, a leading European private equity firm, has announced […]

WILO and DP World Expand Partnership on Sustainable Water Technology and Smart Logistics: Converging Water Intelligence with Global Supply Chain Innovation

In an era where water scarcity, climate resilience, and supply chain transparency are boardroom priorities, two seemingly distinct sectors—water technology and global logistics—are finding powerful common ground. That’s why WILO, the leading pump and water technology specialist, and DP World, the global enabler of smarter trade and logistics, have announced an expanded strategic partnership focused […]

Voith Secures Follow-On Contract for Pump-Turbine Modernization in Spain: Powering the Energy Transition with Hydropower Innovation

In a significant vote of confidence for its hydropower expertise, Voith has been awarded a follow-on contract to modernize pump-turbine units at a key pumped storage hydropower facility in Spain—reinforcing the company’s role in advancing grid stability, renewable integration, and sustainable energy infrastructure across Europe. This contract builds on Voith’s successful prior engagement at the […]

Bigger Isn’t Safer: The Hidden Cost of Oversized Pump Systems

In industrial engineering, caution is often rewarded. When specifying pumps for critical processes, it’s tempting to “add a margin”—selecting a larger pump, a more powerful motor, or a higher flow rating “just to be safe.” But in fluid handling, bigger isn’t safer. It’s costlier, less efficient, and often less reliable. Oversized pump systems aren’t a […]

EKKI Unveils Hori-Max: A New Standard in Horizontal Multistage Submersible Sump Pumps

Fresh from its debut at Plumbex 2026 in Bengaluru, EKKI Pumps has introduced the Hori-Max—a next-generation range of horizontal multistage submersible sump pumps engineered for reliability, efficiency, and versatility across residential, commercial, and industrial water management applications. This isn’t just another pump launch. It’s a thoughtful response to real-world challenges: shallow sumps, corrosive environments, space […]

ADT Harnesses Machine Learning and Inverse Design to Deliver a New Era of Pump Efficiency

Engineering software specialist Advanced Design Technology (ADT) is applying machine learning (ML) and inverse design techniques to significantly improve the efficiency and performance of centrifugal pumps. These technologies are transforming the traditional pump design process by enabling engineers to rapidly explore design alternatives and identify optimal configurations with far greater accuracy and speed. Accelerating Pump […]