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VSX, a leading provider of sales software for the pump industry, announces the appointment of Patrick Gräbener as its new Head of Sales & Marketing. With the completion of its management team, VSX is now ideally positioned for future growth and success.

From 14 to 18 June 2027, ACHEMA will be back at the Frankfurt exhibition grounds, placing even greater emphasis on the future-oriented topics of energy, life sciences, sustainability and digitalisation. Exhibitors can register now.

In an early decision, the Supervisory Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft has unanimously appointed Stefan Klebert (60) as Chairman of the Executive Board for a further two years – through the end of December 2028 – and extended his term of office accordingly.

Smith & Loveless Inc. highlights the PISTA TURBO Grit Pump. As the industry’s only pump exclusively engineered for handling wastewater grit slurry, the PISTA TURBO Grit Pump sets the standard for dependable and efficient grit transfer from the grit chamber to downstream washing and dewatering systems.

NWPX Park, a division of NWPX Infrastructure, is proud to highlight its MeterVault water meters and BackFlo backflow prevention product lines. These advanced solutions provide accurate, real-time consumption data with automated leak alerts and certified, hydrostatically tested backflow protection in turnkey assemblies.

It has previously been announced that National Tank & Equipment, LLC (“NTE”), an American specialty rental company would become part of Atlas Copco Group. This acquisition has now been finalized.

Q-PAC is setting a new benchmark in fan performance, reliability, and installation ease with its flagship product. The Multimotor Plenum Fan (MPF) is reshaping traditional fan architecture in the HVAC industry as a fully integrated system designed to simplify installation, reduce downtime, and improve reliability across commercial buildings.

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Compagnia Valdostana delle Acque (CVA) to rehabilitate the historic Valpelline hydropower plant, an important source of renewable energy in Italy’s Aosta Valley.

The new look AEMT annual conference, which celebrated the Association’s 80th anniversary, has been hailed a resounding success by visitors, exhibitors, sponsors and the organisers. The conference, held on 18 September at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, drew a record number of delegates, making it the largest conference ever staged by the AEMT.

Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced a fully modular energy transfer system integrated with Armstrong’s Envelope platform for optimized selection and operation. Featuring heat load ranges from 56 to 840 tons, the new System Envelope – Energy Transfer Station (SE-ETS) uses a modular, packaged design to reduce lead-time, provide the lowest first cost, and reduce pump energy use by up to 50%.