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A Real Advantage for Quality Assurance: Monitoring Process-Related Pressures

In the future, users who operate a stand-alone dispenser can monitor and evaluate their pressures in the dosing process. This is made possible by the flowplus-MONITOR QC analysis unit, which can be used flexibly thanks to its two channels. It is suitable for monitoring 1-component and 2-component systems. Optionally, one channel can also be assigned […]

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Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Reports Record Sales for H1 2023

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG announced results for the first half of 2023. Sales increased by 12.7% to EUR 496.7 million compared to the previous year, the highest sales level in the history of the Company within a half-year period (H1 2022: EUR 440.6 million). The operating result (EBIT) decreased by 6.2% to EUR 56.3 million […]

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Thordon Strengthens Presence in Taiwanese Pump Market

Thordon Bearings has further strengthened its presence in the Taiwanese market, delivering water-lubricated elastomeric polymer bearings for installation to cooling water pumps commissioned for a major power plant expansion project. Thordon’s SXL and Composite non-metallic bearings have been specified by San Tai Pumps, which is providing cooling water pumps to the state-owned Taiwan Power Company […]

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Breathing New Life Into Pumps of Any Age From Any Brand with OEM Knowledge

There are many pumps that have been performing vital operations for decades. Solidly built and offering reliable service, in some cases long after the manufacturer has gone by the wayside. However, there comes a time when even the most stoic of equipment needs to be refurbished, if only to improve performance and efficiency back to […]

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ITT Names Fernando Roland President of Industrial Process Business

ITT Inc. announced the appointment of Fernando Roland as president of its Industrial Process (IP) business, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Luca Savi. Roland succeeds David Steblein, who retired earlier this year after more than 30 years with the company. IP, one of ITT’s three segments, is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps […]

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New Pneumatic Quarter-Turn Actuators

The KSB Group launched a new generation of pneumatic 90° quarter-turn actuators. The double-acting and single-acting pneumatic actuators of the ACTAIR EVO and DYNACTAIR EVO type series are designed for actuating all types of part-turn valves, such as butterfly valves, ball valves and plug valves. Applications covered by the actuators are water treatment, waste water […]

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Parker Certified Mobile Electrification Centers

Parker Hannifin is launching a new network of Certified Mobile Electrification Centers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa to accelerate the transition to low-carbon mobile equipment operations. Novum Tech – based in Goncelin, near Grenoble – is the first Parker distributor to complete the rigorous training and assessment process required for certification. More will […]

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Pentair Reports Strong Second Quarter 2023 Results

Pentair plc announced second quarter 2023 sales of $1.1 billion. Sales were up 2 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales declined 7 percent in the second quarter. Second quarter 2023 earnings per diluted share from continuing operations (“EPS”) were $0.93 compared to $0.92 […]

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Robust Performance Across All Businesses

Orders CHF 1’992.4m, + 24.1% YOY on robust growth momentum in all divisions. Sales CHF 1’601.6m, +15.4% in H1 on robust execution. Operational profit CHF 162.4m, +27.3% YOY, which reflects improvements in operations. Executive Chairwoman Suzanne Thoma stated: “Due to favorable market conditions, our good positioning, first operational improvements and growth initiatives, we substantially increased […]

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Armstrong Opens New German Office

Armstrong Fluid Technology has relocated its sales office from Mannheim, Germany, to a larger site in Frankfurt to support the company’s European expansion. Armstrong has had a dedicated European HQ since 2018, following its acquisition of the Circulator Pump Business Unit of German-based HALM Circulators. Having outgrown its current site, the company has now moved […]

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Pfeiffer Vacuum and Busch Vacuum Solutions at the Company Cup in Annecy

At the annual Company Cup in Annecy (France), employees from large European companies compete in various sporting events. The biggest team this year was from Pfeiffer Vacuum and Busch Vacuum Solutions. <!—-> During the 10th edition of the Company Cup, a total of 3,300 athletes from 90 companies participated. Pfeiffer Vacuum and Busch Vacuum Solutions […]

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Franklin Electric Reports Record Second Quarter Results

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced its second quarter financial results for fiscal year 2023. Second quarter 2023 net sales were $569.1 million, compared to second quarter 2022 net sales of $551.1 million. Second quarter 2023 operating income was $80.9 million, compared to second quarter 2022 operating income of $81.0 million. Second quarter 2023 EPS was […]

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New Approvals for Butterfly Valves GEMÜ R480

The GEMÜ R480, R481, R487 and R488 butterfly valves now have an NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certification and a DVGW (German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water) certification. Both approvals certify that the products from the Ingelfingen-based valve specialist GEMÜ are suitable for use in drinking water applications. <!—-> For GEMÜ R480, R481, R487 and […]

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Good Performance in Challenging Times: GF Reports Mid-Year Results 2023

In the first half of this year, GF’s business continued to perform well, despite heavy currency headwinds and geopolitical tensions. Sales of sustainable products and solutions, underpinned by long-term megatrends such as urbanization, energy efficiency and high demand for clean drinking water, continue to sustain performance and profitability. <!—-> GF’s solid financial position and global […]

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US scientists study potential of pumped storage hydropower in Alaska

Scientists at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have led a study to determine the potential of pumped storage hydropower as an efficient way to store large amounts of energy and improve grid resiliency throughout Alaska. Argonne partnered with the DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for the project funded by DOE’s […]

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Börger pump handles high fibre in textile manufacturer’s wastewater

A Börger rotary lobe pump has helped solve a wastewater processing problem at a textile manufacturer. Taking effluent from the bleaching process into a storage tank, the Börger pump has to contend with significant fibrous material that also contains elements of hydrogen peroxide and caustic soda. When the defined fill level of the wastewater has […]

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