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ANDRITZ Receives Major Modernization Order for Jaguara Hydropower Plant, Brazil

The Brazilian company ENGIE Brasil Energia awarded international technology group ANDRITZ a contract for modernization of the Brazilian Jaguara hydropower plant. Located in Rifaina, State of Sao Paulo, the 424 MW hydropower plant is an important asset of ENGIE´s hydro generation fleet, and in uninterrupted operation since 1971. The project is expected to be completed by […]

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Wilo Group Opens New Main Production Site in India

The multinational Wilo Group has opened a new plant in India. In Kesurdi in the west of the country, a sustainable and ultra-modern high-tech production complex has been built on a 94,000 square metre site. Here, the technology group manufactures premium pump systems for water management in India, the Middle East, Africa and South-east Asia. […]

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Atlas Copco to acquire Australia’s Sykes Group

Atlas Copco is buying Australian dewatering pump manufacturer Sykes Group Pty Ltd from Seven Group Holdings Ltd. Headquartered in Newcastle, New South Wales, Sykes is a global manufacturer of dewatering pumps, predominantly used for transferring water with solids and abrasive nature within the mining and wastewater sectors. Sykes has 123 employees globally and annual revenues […]

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Newly Formed Bison – A Businsess of AMETEK

AMETEK Dynamic Fluid Solutions (AMETEK DFS) and the former Bison Gear and Engineering Corp. combine to create a more robust, customer-centric business named Bison. The newly created Bison, a business of AMETEK, Inc., will provide a broader range of high-quality products, unparalleled customization and integration support, accelerated time to production, and global manufacturing flexibility, specifically: […]

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Hitemp 160 Pump Bushings Successfully Tested in Harsh Fuming Sulphuric Acid

Vesconite Bearings is pleased to announce the successful testing of its Hitemp 160 machined bushings in a demanding application in South Korea. The client, a prominent industrial entity, carried out testing by fully submerging the bushings in an oleum (fuming sulphuric acid at 30% concentration) up to a temperature of 80ºC while utilising an Alloy […]

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Dynamic Mixing: Future Drive Monitoring and Control

Hard-to-mix components generally require a more complex mixing process to optimally combine the constituents. Thanks to its dynamic mixing process, the eco-DUOMIX is the perfect technical solution for processing complex media in industrial production. There has recently been a technical update. New features include a more powerful mixer motor with 100% higher torque and an […]

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The WANGEN PUMPEN Management Team is Expanding

Stefan Isberg has been General Manager at WANGEN PUMPEN since 1 July 2023, and heads the corporate management team together with Erik Sparby and Lorenz von Haller. The 48-year old Swede is responsible for the Production Centre Division (PC), which includes the Production, Finance/Controlling, IT, HR, Product Development and Purchasing departments. Since 2012, Stefan Isberg […]

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Busch Vacuum Solutions Introduces New R5 RA

The new rotary vane vacuum pump R5 RA 0520 A from Busch increases energy savings by up to 25%. It features a compact and hygienic design, reduced heat emissions, and enables faster and easier maintenance. The optional ECOTORQUE variable speed drive provides up to 50% additional energy savings and a 20% increase in pumping speed. […]

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GEA Continues Positive Performance in Second Quarter of 2023

GEA continued its positive performance of recent years in the second quarter of 2023 despite a slight decline in order intake. The key performance indicators of organic revenue, EBITDA before restructuring expenses and ROCE, again show a significant improvement compared with the prior-year quarter. Although order intake declined slightly by 1.6 percent to EUR 1.38 […]

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Established EBARA Pumps Europe S.p.A. Nordic Filial in Sweden

EBARA Pumps Europe S.p.A, an EBARA CORPORATION company, has established EBARA Pumps Europe S.p.A. Nordic Filial (EPEN) in Sweden. EPEN is responsible for product distribution in the Nordic region and began operations on August 11. As part of the global market strategy of the medium-term business plan “E-Plan 2025,” Ebara aims to strengthen new business […]

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Patented Sealing Solution to Improve Drinking Water

In appliances used for water purification and carbonated water, the valve of a carbon dioxide cartridge and the pressure-reducing valve on the device itself must be joined with a secure seal. Now, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a patented, high-performance polyurethane seal for a customer that has a specific geometry that not only accommodates different […]

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CIRCOR Announces Zenith B9000 Series Precision Metering Gear Pump

CIRCOR International, Inc. announces its Zenith B9000 Series precision metering gear pump, ideal for use in sealing and adhesive dispensing applications. The B9000 series metering pumps save money by enhancing product quality assurance with precise volumetric metering. They maintain reliable flow control despite variations in temperature, viscosity, and pressure while significantly increasing production up time. […]

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Virtual Factory Tour – Exclusive Insights Into the World of GEMÜ

The Virtual Factory Tour offers an exclusive look behind the scenes into the world of GEMÜ. The digital tour offers those interested the opportunity to explore cutting-edge production plants, innovative assembly areas or fully automated logistics. Participants in the Virtual Factory Tour can follow the journey of a GEMÜ valve, from the incoming goods department […]

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Xylem Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

Xylem Inc. reported second-quarter results, which include the May 24 acquisition of Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. The Company reported total revenue of $1.7 billion, with reported growth of 26 percent and organic growth of 15 percent, surpassing prior guidance, on strong commercial and operational execution. Orders were up 10 percent on a reported basis and […]

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Pump Sector Welcomes Announcement on CE Marking

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA), on behalf of the £1.9 billion UK pump sector has welcomed the recent announcement from the Department of Business and Trade regarding the indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for UK businesses. The CE (Conformité Européenne) mark is used across Europe to certify that a wide range […]

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Watts Water Technologies Reports Record Second Quarter 2023 Results

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. announced results for the second quarter of 2023. “We achieved another quarter of record results that exceeded our expectations, driven by the continued operational excellence of the Watts team. I would like to thank the team for their contributions to our success and their unwavering support of our customers,” stated Chief […]

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Wilo Celebrates Reopening of Expanded Regional Hub in Kenya

On 27 July 2023, with the ceremonial reopening of a hub in Nairobi, Kenya, expanded to include state-of-the-art assembly, testing and training capacities, the multinational technology group Wilo has strengthened its presence in East Africa and reaffirmed its ambition to help shape the sustainable development in the continent as a whole. This was most recently […]

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GEA Mourns the Death of Chief Financial Officer Marcus A. Ketter

With deep sadness, GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft announces the sudden and unexpected death of Chief Financial Officer Marcus A. Ketter, who passed away on Sunday, August 6 at the age of only 55. “We are shocked and devastated by this loss. With Marcus Ketter, GEA loses an outstanding CFO and a highly valued individual whose drive, […]

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CIRCOR Brand Portland Valve Announces 50 Year Anniversary 

CIRCOR International, Inc. joins their brand Portland Valve in celebrating their 50 year anniversary. Originally incorporated June 29, 1973 with 5 employees, PV has grown to become a standard name in valves for both submarines and surface vessels over the past 50 years. Portland Valve manufactures a full line of ship service ball valves and […]

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Pentair Appoints Tracey Doi to Board of Directors

Pentair plc announced the appointment of Tracey Doi to its board of directors effective August 15, 2023. With her appointment to the Pentair plc board of directors, Ms. Doi will serve on the Company’s Audit and Finance Committee. Ms. Doi is the retired Group Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Toyota Motor North America […]

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