What the Water Industry Can Learn from the UK’s Biggest Infrastructure Projects

Large-scale infrastructure projects in the UK—such as major rail, energy, and water networks—offer valuable lessons for the water sector, especially as it faces growing challenges like climate change, population growth, and aging infrastructure. The key message is clear: better planning, collaboration, and long-term thinking are essential if the water industry wants to deliver projects successfully […]

ANDRITZ Secures Tata Power Contract for 1,000 MW Bhivpuri Pumped Storage Project

In a significant step toward strengthening India’s clean energy infrastructure, ANDRITZ has secured a major contract from Tata Power for the 1,000 MW Bhivpuri pumped storage project in Maharashtra. This project is part of Tata Power’s broader plan to develop large-scale energy storage solutions that can support the country’s growing renewable energy capacity. What the […]

Pump Industry Awards 2026 Winners Highlight Innovation and Sustainability

The Pump Industry Awards 2026 once again brought together the best minds and companies in the sector, celebrating innovation, engineering excellence, and outstanding contributions across the industry. Held on March 19, 2026, at St. George’s Park in the UK, the event—organized by the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA)—recognized achievements across multiple categories, from product innovation […]

Alfa Laval Launches EnSaLine Agitator Platform for Hygienic Production Efficiency

Alfa Laval has launched its new EnSaLine™ agitator platform, designed to transform mixing processes in hygienic industries such as food, dairy, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and personal care. The new platform addresses long-standing challenges in hygienic production—particularly high energy consumption, complex maintenance, and strict cleanliness requirements—by introducing a more efficient and user-friendly design. Smarter, More Efficient Mixing […]

MAN Reduces CO₂ Emissions Through District Heating Using Smart Valve Technology

Decarbonisation is becoming a top priority for industrial companies—and MAN Truck & Bus is taking a practical step forward by integrating district heating into its operations. At its Nuremberg plant, MAN has shifted from conventional energy sources to a district heating system supplied by local energy provider N-ERGIE, significantly reducing its carbon footprint. This move […]

Mike Rose, CEO of UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) (Image source: UKWIR)

UK Maps Strategy to Reduce Harmful Chemicals in the Environment and Improve Water Quality

A fresh push across the UK aims to clear dangerous substances from waterways, helping nature recover. Not long ago, results from the nation’s biggest chemical tracking project revealed that teamwork guided by research actually lowers contamination in rivers and sewage flows.A fresh push begins under UK Water Industry Research, known as UKWIR, steering work via […]

Southern Water Invests in Advanced Phosphorus Filtration Technology for Wastewater Treatment

UK utility Southern Water has invested in advanced phosphorus filtration technology after a successful trial at the Storrington wastewater treatment plant in Sussex. The decision came after the system demonstrated strong performance in removing phosphorus from treated wastewater and improving overall treatment efficiency. The technology uses Flocell XFM20 filtration units, which were initially installed on […]

Key Market for AI Era: Wilo Expands into Japan

The AI revolution needs water technology—and Wilo is positioning itself at the epicenter. German water technology giant Wilo Group has officially entered the Japanese market, a calculated expansion that targets one of the most strategically important regions for the artificial intelligence era. This isn’t just another geographic expansion; it’s a direct play on the infrastructure […]

FCH acquires Axiflow Technologies to expand twin-screw pump capabilities

FCH has completed the acquisition of Axiflow Technologies, a specialist in sanitary twin-screw pump solutions serving the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Image © wladimir1804 – stock.adobe.com. The acquisition marks FCH’s expansion into the twin-screw pump arena and strengthens its position as a technology-driven manufacturer in hygienic fluid handling applications. FCH provides highly engineered sanitary […]