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Marley Engineered Products, LLC. proudly announces the release of the next-generation Washdown Heater, available under the QMark and Berko brands. Constructed with stainless steel and corrosion-resistant materials, Marley’s washdown heaters are designed for environments exposed to moisture, chemicals, and frequent cleaning processes, delivering long-lasting, reliable performance.

Under the title of “Water – Shaping the Future”, leading representatives from the science, political and business sectors gathered together in Venice for the annual Wilo industry conference. Invited to attend by the multinational water technology group, various experts discussed the key challenges they face in dealing with this increasingly scarce resource and the ways in which they could respond to them.

National Pump Company is expanding its NSF 61-certified product catalog with a substantial range of new material options, giving customers more flexibility than ever before in meeting specific project requirements.

As climate change drives both heavier rainfall and prolonged dry spells, SuDS are increasingly viewed as a tool to address both challenges, writes Lorna Davis, director, SuDSPlanter.

The ultra-low voltage (ULV) motor and drive market is undergoing rapid transformation, with major players making bold moves to secure their foothold in this high-growth market. Recent announcements from Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, and Lenze highlight the three biggest trends shaping the industry today: legacy motion control suppliers entering the market, the rise of modular solutions, and intensified competition driving innovation. These developments underscore the growing importance of ULV technologies in sectors such as mobile robotics, packaging, and intralogistics.

An Italian pump manufacturer has ordered Vesconite Hilube line shaft bushings following a successful efficiency test conducted at its pump’s Best Efficiency Point (BEP). The manufacturer incorporated Vesconite Hilube bushings into one of its submersible pump designs and tested a pump continuously for 40 hours at its most efficient operating point.

Uniwater continues to build its position in the growing European market for water infrastructure. As part of the group’s investment in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), Erik Meurling has been recruited as Head of Expansion.

ARI-Armaturen USA highlights the ZETRIX series of metal-seated process valves. Engineered for durability, safety, and zero-leakage performance, ZETRIX is the ideal solution for demanding service conditions involving temperature extremes, pressure swings, and severe mechanical stress.

With its innovative product generation, valve specialist GEMÜ is bringing onto the market significant innovations geared towards the requirements of modern process automation. Through LEAP, which stands for “Lean. Effective. Agile. Platformized.”, GEMÜ is presenting a range of ground-breaking products that impress due to their modular design and versatility and are based on state-of-the-art manufacturing methods.

With its application-specific seals and materials, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies enables high and sustainable yields in hydroelectric power generation.