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For over 150 years, Herborner Pumpen has stood for technical innovation in water and pump technology. In recent years, the company has consistently extended this expertise into the digital sphere – with its own team of developers, practical software solutions, and a clear focus on the needs of pool operators.

German drive manufacturer Flender has reached an agreement with the Finnish technology group Wärtsilä to acquire the service business for wind and industrial gearboxes from Wärtsilä Brasil Ltda. Flender has incorporated Flender Brasil Ltda. as a subsidiary intended to receive the assets upon closing, subject to CADE’s approval.

Amarinth has been awarded a £500,000 grant by Innovate UK to develop an advanced multistage centrifugal pump for cryogenic LNG applications. This award builds on Amarinth’s previous success in securing a £250,000 grant to refine its design and production processes for highly energy efficient pumps, which culminated in the launch of an industry leading molten sulphur pump.

With the installation of Alfa Laval’s state-of-the-art Foodec Sigma decanter, Caminhos do Futuro has quadrupled its extra virgin olive oil processing capacity, increasing from 1,500 kg/hour to 6,000 kg/hour.

In a world where industries are the engines of economic growth, the role of industrial pumps is often understated yet indispensable. These robust mechanical devices are essential for moving liquids, gases, and slurries in a wide range of industrial processes—from water treatment and oil refining to food manufacturing and chemical processing.

Warren Controls, a manufacturer of control valves and specialty fluid handling products, highlights the 3800 Series Rotary Control Valves, designed for reliability in challenging fluid control environments. The 3800 Series supports a wide variety of industries and media types, including erosive slurries, corrosive fluids, and high-temperature steam and water.

The Networking Cube at the Wilopark in Dortmund, the market partner meeting centre of the multinational technology company Wilo, has been honoured with two prestigious awards. This striking building at the Wilo Group’s headquarters has received the German Brand Award in the “Excellent Architecture” category and the DGNB Gold Certification for its sustainable design.

Thordon Bearings Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Progreen as its exclusive distributor for Azerbaijan. The formal arrangement strengthens Thordon’s strategic presence across the Caspian region and marks another important step in delivering its high performance bearing and seal solutions to key sectors including marine, hydro power, and industrial markets.

Reliable access to water is essential for agriculture, construction, and development – and it often starts with efficient water well drilling. In the Spanish countryside near Zaragoza, a local drilling company is relying on Atlas Copco’s compact, powerful, and fuel-efficient X-Air⁺ 750-25 portable air compressor to carry out well drilling projects with ease and confidence.

Europump, the European Pump Association, announces the appointment of Alexandre Lacour as its new President for the period 2025–2027. He succeeds Lubos Michlik, CEO of Sigma and member of the Executive Council of the Czech Pump Manufacturers Association (CPMA), who has successfully led the association over the past two years.