The fluid handling and pump industry never sleeps, and May 2026 was no exception. From groundbreaking motor efficiency breakthroughs to major strategic acquisitions, the past month has been packed with developments shaping the future of industrial flow control. Here is a look back at the most-read and most impactful stories that dominated the World Pumps […]
Uniwater has entered into an agreement to acquire Water Engineering AB, a Swedish engineering consulting company with cutting-edge expertise in process design, planning, and project management for drinking water and wastewater treatment plants. The acquisition strengthens Uniwater’s offering in water infrastructure and water treatment and contributes to increased capacity and specialist expertise within the group. About Water […]
In water and wastewater treatment facilities, uninterrupted power is not a luxury—it is a necessity. To ensure continuous operation even during maintenance or testing, Russelectric, A Siemens Business, offers its advanced range of automatic transfer switches (ATS) with bypass/isolation capability. These switches allow the transfer switch portion to be isolated and de-energized for safe maintenance, testing, or […]
Wastewater treatment is a critical process that demands robust, reliable, and efficient equipment. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS provides scalable drive solutions designed to meet the precise needs of each stage of the treatment process, from screening to sludge thickening. With years of industry experience and a modular approach, NORD helps plants reduce downtime and maintain smooth, continuous operation. Screening: […]
The Australian water and wastewater treatment company De.mem is already reaping the rewards of its strategic acquisition of Core Chemicals, made in late 2025. According to a recent business update, the new subsidiary is performing strongly and is expected to reach its full potential in the current fiscal year, driving profit growth and opening up significant cross-selling opportunities. […]
For decades, advanced aeration technology came with a caveat: scale required budget. High-efficiency turbo compressors delivered remarkable energy savings and process control—but their footprint, complexity, and upfront cost often placed them out of reach for smaller wastewater treatment facilities. That barrier just got smaller. A new generation of compact turbo compressors is now purpose-built for […]
Water and waste systems are the invisible backbone of modern society—but they’re under unprecedented pressure. Aging infrastructure, climate volatility, regulatory complexity, and rising customer expectations demand more than incremental upgrades. They demand intelligent, integrated, and scalable digital transformation. That’s why Siemens has significantly expanded its digital portfolio for water, wastewater, and waste management—unifying process automation, […]
✨ Ensures consistent lubrication without manual intervention✨ Reduces friction-induced wear across the entire drive train✨ Extends service intervals and lowers lifecycle costs 📡 Control Flexibility: Today’s Needs, Tomorrow’s Upgrades The installed actuators feature: • Standard parallel control with 24 V DC commands• 4–20 mA position feedback for seamless SCADA integration• Profibus interface (pre-wired, ready for […]
From behind the curtain of trade show lights, Herborner Pumpen steps forward at IFAT with answers built for different needs in sewage handling. Center stage? The fresh take on efficiency: Centurio, their latest modular wastewater pump. Visitors walking past the display won’t miss how attention leans heavily into that one innovation. Built not just to […]
Citco Water has announced the acquisition of two Alabama-based companies—Pump & Process Equipment Inc and Legacy Environmental—significantly expanding its footprint and capabilities across the Southeastern United States. The company stated that these acquisitions mark a key step in its strategy to build a leading regional platform encompassing equipment, treatment technologies, and technical services across the full water […]
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.
