Yatin Tayalia Appointed Managing Director of Xylem India

In the gritty heart of mining sites, inside mineral processing facilities, and across sprawling wastewater treatment plants, a crucial yet often overlooked piece of equipment quietly powers productivity – the slurry pump. Though rarely the subject of flashy headlines, slurry pumps are the workhorses of many heavy-duty industries, transporting mixtures of liquid and solid particles that most other pumps simply can’t handle.

GF has signed an agreement to acquire VAG-Group, headquartered in Mannheim (Germany), a renowned global manufacturer and supplier of water utility valve solutions.

Thirteen startups from nine countries have been selected to fast-track their solutions in global water technology company Xylem’s 2025 Partnerships Accelerator. Focused on addressing critical challenges facing water-stressed communities and water-intensive businesses, their technologies offer new ways to detect contamination, optimize aging systems, reduce energy use, and, critically, keep water flowing.

Xylem reported first-quarter 2025 results. The Company delivered total revenue of $2.1 billion, on strong execution and demand, partially offset by foreign exchange headwinds. First-quarter earnings per share were up 10 percent on a reported basis and 14 percent on an adjusted basis.

Manchester City legend Joleon Lescott recently surprised the winning project of this year’s Water Champions campaign in Tacloban City, Philippines.  Developed by Manchester City and the club’s Official Water Technology Partner, Xylem, the Water Champions Project has successfully united communities around the world for a number of years, using the power of volunteering and football to inspire positive change.

The Borehole Range by Lowara is a cutting-edge range of submersible pumps designed for high-performance and energy-efficient operation in a variety of water management applications, particularly for groundwater extraction.