Atlas Copco Group has appointed Philippe Ernens President of the Compressor Technique business area and member of Group Management, effective May 1st, 2024. Philippe Ernens is currently President for the Oil-free Air division within Compressor Technique. Philippe has broad experience, excellent technical competence and is an appreciated leader, said Mats Rahmström, President & CEO of […]
At a tank farm in a Brazilian sea port, two centrifugal pumps were used for transferring heavy oil from storage tanks to road tankers or vessels until February 2020. This required the high viscosity of the medium to be reduced by means of diesel injection, costing the owner at least 2,000 US dollars each day. […]
Valmet’s Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Hinnerskov President and CEO of Valmet and he will start in the position during the second half of the year and at the end of September 2024 at the latest. Thomas Hinnerskov succeeds Pasi Laine, who will continue as the President and CEO of Valmet until his successor […]
Alfa Laval just published a brand new edition of the company’s renowned Pump Handbook. The 375-page handbook is free and contains scholarly information on basic pump functionality and in-depth guidelines for sizing and selecting the right pump type for optimum efficiency. The handbook is packed with real-life examples to increase its user-friendliness. The first edition […]
Mark your calendars for the upcoming 13th edition of the ASIAWATER 2024 Expo & Forum! The highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place from 23 – 25 April 2024 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia. ASIAWATER 2024 is strategically positioned as the most comprehensive international platform exclusively dedicated to addressing water and […]
Today more than ever, at a time when digitalisation and hyper-connection have made the distinction between online and offline anachronistic, Calpeda’s new website represents for a company a fundamental meeting place with its customers and more generally with all its stakeholders. It was with this in mind that they embarked on the project to redesign […]
After years of changing new casings and propellers every three months to their process pump, a metal industry operator switched their worn-out pump to one of Sulzer’s EMW slurry pumps at their melt shop. The client considered the change a leap forward in their slurry pumping technology since the maintenance interval grew significantly, pump efficiency […]
PLEUGER, a pioneering player in the flow control sector and a leader in submersible motor manufacturing, announces its strategic acquisition of AVI International, a Connecticut-based specialist in the upgrade, repair, and service of rotating equipment. This acquisition signifies a major expansion of PLEUGER into the North American markets, marking a new chapter in the company’s […]
British Water will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the WaterRising Institute of the USA at the trade association’s upcoming International Reception on Monday 19 February in London. The MoU is an agreement to partner on the WaterWoman Project, which aims to accelerate gender parity in water management, addressing the urgent need for a […]
Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, today reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 results. The Company’s total revenue of $2.1 billion surpassed prior guidance, on continued strong execution and demand. Fourth-quarter earnings exceeded Xylem’s previous guidance. The team delivered an outstanding fourth quarter, fueling […]
