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Valmet is planning changes to its manufacturing in Sweden and Poland and has initiated change negotiations in its Global Supply unit concerning the planned closure of manufacturing at its Sundsvall site in Sweden. In addition, Valmet starts negotiations about proposed changes to its Global Supply unit’s operations in Gothenburg, Sweden, and Jelenia Góra, Poland.

The rhythmic whir of helicopter blades cuts through the cold North Sea air as Anders Kandborg, a service technician from Busch Denmark, prepares to land on a massive oil platform. Two hundred kilometers off the Danish coast, surrounded only by wind and waves, he begins a demanding service mission. His task: to ensure the reliable operation of a vacuum system from Busch Vacuum Solutions that is critical for the oil platform’s production process.

Optimizing costs over the entire plant lifecycle—without compromising on reliability and performance. This is one of the most important success factors in industry today. Gear couplings are essential for drive applications under harsh conditions, such as in the steel, cement, and mining industries, as well as in the oil and gas industry.

The company now has a permanent presence at the Budapest office of its mother company Bufab in Hungary. BUMAX will focus on establishing the BUMAX brand and better supporting customers across the Eastern European region – particularly in the Baltic states, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, the Balkans and Turkey.

The Mühlacker biomethane plant in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, has taken a pioneering step in biogas technology by integrating the BIO-ROXX module from Wangen Pumps. This innovation marks a significant advancement in substrate preparation, addressing the growing complexity of biogas feedstocks and enhancing overall plant performance.

AXIA Energia has entrusted ANDRITZ with a major automation modernization contract for the Itumbiara hydropower plant. With six generating units totaling 2,082 MW, Itumbiara is one of Brazil’s largest hydropower plants. The project will enhance operational reliability, safety, and efficiency.

At this year’s IFAT fair in Munich, KSB is introducing its new fish-friendly tubular casing pump called SEZ F, uniting technology and nature protection in a high-performance solution.

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) announced the recipients of its prestigious awards, presented during the 2026 Annual Conference Awards Dinner on February 26, 2026, in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. These awards recognize industry professionals whose leadership, technical expertise, and dedication have significantly advanced both the Hydraulic Institute, Pump Systems Matter (PSM), and the broader pump industry.

Visitors enjoying the thrill of body surfing or simply splashing in the waves at Sun City’s iconic Roaring Lagoon, in South Africa, may not realise the precision engineering working beneath the surface to create the perfect wave. At the heart of this hydraulic spectacle are axial flow pumps, three of which are fitted with Vesconite Hilube line shaft bushings, driving the lagoon’s signature waves with reliability and efficiency.

From products to partnerships, as the water sector in England and Wales embarks on an unprecedented scaling of investment, Jason Hemingway, SIG infrastructure sales director, asks what can be learned from big infrastructure projects in other sectors.