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At a time of increasing weather volatility, it is no surprise that regulators expect water companies to maintain an intense focus on leakage detection, writes Dineke Fischer, senior executive, Ovarro. Three months after the last drought ended, dry conditions this spring have increased the risk of a summer drought in parts of England, reported the National Drought Group on 19 June 2026.

Dedicated to sustainable energy for a quarter of a century: WELTEC BIOPOWER is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026, looking back on an impressive track record. Since its foundation in 2001, the company, based in Vechta, has evolved from a specialist plant manufacturer into an internationally sought-after full-service provider of biogas and biomethane plants.

GEA has once again been recognized as one of the world’s most sustainable companies. In the joint “World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026” ranking by TIME Magazine and Statista, the company took first place among all evaluated German companies for the first time. Out of over 5,000 evaluated companies, it ranks 17th worldwide among 750 finalists.

Endress+Hauser opened two new facilities in the United States in June 2026. With these locations in Greenwood, Indiana, and Edgmont, Pennsylvania, the company is further expanding its presence in the country and strengthening its collaboration with regional sales and service representative partners. The inaugurations were attended by customers, partners, and employees, as well as state and local city representatives.

When it comes to industrial vacuum systems, efficiency is not just determined by the vacuum pump you choose. It is also shaped by how your vacuum supply is configured. This configuration defines how vacuum is generated, distributed, and matched to the actual requirements of the application. One of the most impactful changes a facility can make is to move from a decentral to a central vacuum supply.

ASB VA automation, a Uniwater subsidiary, strengthens its offering in software, digital operational monitoring and SCADA solutions. With the venture, the company strengthens its position as a specialist in automation solutions for water and wastewater treatment plants.

In spray-drying applications, including powder production, within hygienic processing industries, incomplete cleaning of hard-to-reach surfaces can lead to contamination risks, product loss, and costly downtime. To address these challenges, Alfa Laval today announces the launch of the Controlled Rotating Retractors, designed to effectively remove residues and contaminants from ducts, pipes, tanks, and enclosed areas.

The Wilo Group and DP World have expanded their strategic partnership through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at advancing sustainable infrastructure, smart logistics solutions and AI-based innovations in the global water sector.

Morten Christian Larsen will succeed Søren Kringelholt Nielsen as President of Svanehoj. Having held several leadership roles across the company, Larsen has built deep insight into Svanehoj’s global business in marine pumps and tank safety solutions.

Europe’s water services providers continue to deliver safe drinking water and wastewater services to most people across the continent. But behind this strong performance, ageing infrastructure, rising costs and new environmental challenges are putting future resilience at risk.