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Precision Gear Metering Pump Provides Scented Plastic Bag Manufacturer Continuous Pulse-Free Process

A global manufacturer of scented plastic garbage bags was looking for an alternative to the use of pre-scented plastic pellets, which required a dedicated silo for each of the 20 available fragrances. <!—-> CIRCOR’s system solution utilizing a Zenith B-9000 Series rotary positive displacement pump specifically designed for single stream chemical duty applications. (Image source: […]

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Hydrogen: A Déjà Vu Moment for Arlon 3000XT

The key to new challenges is sometimes hidden in the past. Such is the case with equipment and processes needed to produce, store, and transport hydrogen. A major hurdle facing those looking to upgrade their equipment or design new equipment is: Lack of polymer materials capable of withstanding the extreme challenges inherent to the hydrogen […]

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Global Food Supplier Selects WCSEE Treatment System

Global food supplier Griffith Foods has selected WCS Environmental Engineering technology to enhance the wastewater treatment process at its UK site in Wincanton, Somerset. Griffith Foods provides seasonings, coatings, sauce, dressings and butter portions to the food industry, with the corporate purpose to “blend care and creativity to nourish the world”. Its previous onsite water […]

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AEMT Announces New President

At its recent AGM, the Association for Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) announced the appointment of James Stevens as its new honorary President, taking over the position from outgoing President, Central Group Director Shaun Sutton. James Stevens (Image source: The Association for Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT)) The organisation’s AGM was held exclusively online, enabling […]

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Targeted Pump and Turbine Retrofits Boost Output and Reliability at Philippines Naphtha Cracker

Sulzer’s expertise in rotating equipment retrofits and abrasive services has helped a Philippines petrochemical plant solve a persistent reliability issue and prepare for a 64% increase in capacity. Critically for the customer, Sulzer’s solution minimized the need for large-scale on-site modifications while extending pump mean time between failure (MTBF) from less than six weeks to […]

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Amarinth Overhauls Safety Critical Oil Containment Skid Packages

Amarinth has been contracted by Wood to overhaul the three oil containment skid packages managed and operated by Oil Spill Response Limited. Six years ago, Amarinth supplied ten API 610 OH1 pumps with Plan 53B Seal Support systems to the Subsea Well Response Project for a global containment toolkit that can support subsea well incident […]

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Endress+Hauser Expands Gerlingen Site

Corporate News – Locations Endress+Hauser Expands Gerlingen Site 18.07.2023 Liquid analysis technology from Endress+Hauser is used in many areas – for example, when utilities need to ensure the cleanliness of drinking water or pharmaceutical companies want to produce high-quality vaccines. <!—-> Endress+Hauser investierte rund zehn Millionen Euro in das neue moderne Gebäude in Gerlingen. (Bildquelle: […]

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Sulzer’s OEM-X Line Service Proves Instrumental for Indian Power Plant

When older equipment starts to affect the output from the power plant – operators need to act fast, to avoid production risks escalating. This is especially true for legacy pumps. However, sourcing new units to fit the surrounding infrastructure and application requirements of the plant can be challenging. When a major thermal power plant in […]

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Brazilian Water Companies Select Riventa for Pump Monitoring

Riventa has won a number of new contracts in Brazil for its Software as a Service (SAS) pump monitoring through its partner in São Paulo, Toraqua Technologies. Five public and private water companies in Brazil are now using Riventa’s SAS model. André Vizioli Gomes, General Manager of Toraqua Technologies, said: “The market here is pleasantly […]

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Editorial: How to Eliminate the Risk and Mess of Polymer Spills

Polymers play a key role at municipal/industrial water and wastewater treatment plants, but also bring the risk of major disruption and extra expense if they are not handled with reliable, leak-free equipment. A polymer leak can halt production and be costly, time-consuming and labor-intensive to clean up, and also creates a safety risk. Precision Chemical, […]

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EBARA Pumps Europe Acquires Spandau Pumps

EBARA Pumps Europe S.p.A. (EPE), a group company of EBARA CORPORATION (EBARA), has reached an agreement with SKF Lubrication Systems Germany GmbH (SKF), a subsidiary of SKF Group, regarding the transfer of SKF’s coolant pump (Spandau Pumpen) business. The agreement was signed on July 11th, 2023. In the company’s medium-term management plan “E-Plan 2025,” EBARA’s […]

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New Guide Helps Motor Users Cut Costs and Reduce their Environmental Impact

The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has published a new guide designed to help users calculate their industrial motors’ total cost of ownership (TCO). With a focus on assisting organisations to reduce costs and improve their motors’ environmental impact, the free guide can be downloaded from the AEMT website. Despite a slight improvement […]

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KSB Guard and Omega Pumps Combine to Provide Irrigation Benefits to Spanish Farmers

Irrigating large areas of agriculture involves the use of vast quantities of water, often at times when temperatures rise and water can be in short supply. To be wholly effective, irrigation needs a controlled and measured programme that ensures equal distribution and conservation. It also requires strategically located pumping stations and pipeline infrastructure that can […]

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Allweiler Wins Major German Navy Contract

CIRCOR International, Inc. announces that its Allweiler brand has recently secured a significant contract in the maritime sector. Allweiler will supply pumps for the new frigates of the German Navy, thereby making a substantial contribution to the safety and efficiency of these vessels. The Dutch Damen Shipyard, winner of the German Navy tender, has ordered […]

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Fish Health Has Top Priority in Aquaculture, and DESMI Pumps Is a Match

In the world of aquaculture, the health and well-being of fish take precedence. However, ensuring optimal conditions for fish is just one piece of the puzzle. A successful aquaculture plant demands careful consideration of multiple parameters, including process redundancy, reliability, energy efficiency, and access to local service. Salmon Evolution’s land-based plant planned to produce 7,900 […]

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Endress+Hauser Opens Innovation Cluster

Endress+Hauser has inaugurated its new premises at the Freiburg Innovation Center FRIZ. There, more than 70 employees of the Swiss group of companies specializing in measurement technology are involved in the development of new sensor technologies and software solutions. The various teams work closely together and are embedded in an innovative environment of research institutes, […]

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Circor’s Allweiler wins major pump contract with the German Navy

Circor International Inc’s Allweiler brand has secured a multimillion dollar contract to supply pumps for the German Navy’s new frigates. The Dutch Damen Shipyard, which won the German Navy tender, has ordered the complete pump packages from Allweiler. “We are very proud to have won this major contract,” said Gunter Connert, managing director of Allweiler. […]

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