Hydraulic Institute and Consortium for Energy Efficiency Partner to Advance Energy Efficiency in Pumping Systems

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) and the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their collaboration in advancing energy efficiency in commercial and industrial pumping systems. The MOU was officially executed on July 9, 2025, marking a significant step toward accelerating market adoption of […]

GF Signs Agreement to Divest GF Casting Solutions

GF has signed an agreement to divest GF Casting Solutions’ automotive business to Nemak S.A.B. de C.V., a Mexico-based global leader in aluminum lightweighting solutions for the automotive industry. Closing is expected to take place in the second half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. With this transaction, GF’s strategic transformation into a pure-play Flow […]

British Water Appoints Stephen Slessor as Chair

Supply chain membership organisation British Water has appointed Stephen Slessor, chief executive of RSE, as chair, succeeding Dr Mark Fletcher, director and global water business lead at Arup. Slessor brings extensive sector experience, spanning 25 years in engineering, digital construction approaches and strategic leadership. Slessor said, “I’m humbled to step into the role as chair […]

KSB Announces Half-Year Figures for 2025

The Frankenthal-based pump and valve manufacturer KSB continued the positive trend of the 2024 financial year in the first six months of 2025, despite facing challenging conditions. Order intake and sales revenue as well as earnings before finance income / expense and income tax (EBIT), adjusted for the costs of introducing SAP S/4HANA, were up […]

UKWIR Research Explores FOG-Based Wastewater Charging

A robust move towards preventative, source-control solutions to prevent pollutants from entering the wastewater system in England and Wales was a key recommendation of the Independent Water Commission (IWC), which unveiled its Final Report on 21 July. This indicates a fundamental shift towards a more holistic and preventative approach to environmental management within the water […]

Change in Valmet’s Executive Leadership Team

Jon Jested-Rask (M.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration) has been appointed Executive Vice President, Tissue Business Area at Valmet, effective August 1, 2025. In this position he will report to the President and CEO Thomas Hinnerskov and is a member of Valmet’s Executive Leadership Team. Jon Jested-Rask brings over 20 years of international experience and […]

Thomson Expands H-Track Actuators for Underwater Operation

Regal Rexnord linear motion solutions brand, Thomson, has introduced key enhancements to its H-Track electro-hydraulic actuator, making it more resilient in harsh and high-moisture environments. The latest version features marine-grade 316 stainless steel components for improved corrosion resistance and a sealed motor housing that enables underwater operation, expanding its suitability across marine, agricultural, industrial, and […]

Texas-Based SIMFLO Expands Operations to Latin America

SIMFLO has announced its expansion into the Latin American market with the appointment of Leo Villanueva as Sales Manager for Latin America, Mining, and Oil & Gas. This newly established role is designed to strengthen SIMFLO’s presence and accelerate business growth in the Central and South American regions, while supporting the company’s broader international expansion […]