Zenit Italia: A New Project for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Zenit Group, a historic brand and manufacturer of submersible electric pumps, lifting stations, and technological solutions for the aeration and mixing of wastewater, has appointed Mr. Marco Scifoni as its new CEO. Scifoni will succeed Lorenzo Bottan as head of the Modena-based group.

Zenit Pumps (China) Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Tsurumi Pump Co., Ltd. have officially announced a strategic optimization of their commercial operations. Effective from July the 1st 2026, the Sales Departments of both companies will integrate their operations to create a unified and highly efficient commercial framework.

Zenit Grey CTG submersible pumps are designed for handling high-concentration organic wastewater containing solids and fibrous materials in civil and industrial applications. Their distinctive feature is the innovative Zenit cutting system, which, by combining a channel impeller with sharp edge blades and a fixed blade on the suction flange, creates an effective scissor-like action that grinds solid and fibrous waste.

Energy efficiency is no longer a peripheral consideration for the UK pump industry — it is now central to how the sector innovates, competes and contributes to national sustainability goals. Given that pumping systems account for a significant proportion of electricity use across industry, utilities and building services, the opportunity to reduce energy consumption — and associated carbon emissions — is both substantial and urgent.

Vacuum technology is indispensable in paper sack manufacturing. It plays a vital role at several critical stages of the production process. At dy-pack, suction cups mounted on small robotic arms grip the sides of each sack blank, lift it from the stack and position it for the next process step. Vacuum ensures that the sacks are aligned one after the other so that the bottom can be opened in a controlled manner.

One of the most effective ways to improve the energy efficiency of a vacuum system is to ensure that the operating capacity of the vacuum pump is aligned with the actual needs of the process. A vacuum pump that runs at full speed when the process demand is low wastes energy and can cause unnecessary wear on equipment, reducing service life. By implementing intelligent control systems and variable speed drives (VSD), energy consumption can be significantly cut, leading to lower operating costs and a reduced carbon footprint.