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Lutz Holding GmbH, a German group of companies specialising in professional fluid management, is expanding its international presence. The new branch office “Lutz-Jesco Italia S.r.l.” in Milan is set to become the foundation for long-term growth in one of Europe’s key regions. The new branch office builds upon an established sales partnership with the renowned Italian pump manufacturer ARGAL.

At this year’s IFAT, Herborner Pumpen will showcase tailored solutions for a variety of requirements in sewage technology. At its booth, the company is focusing in particular on the new Centurio modular wastewater pump.

The winners of the 2026 Pump Industry Awards were revealed at a glittering Gala Dinner and Presentation Ceremony held on the evening of 19th March at The Hilton Hotel, St George’s Park, Burton upon Trent. Now in its 26th year, the event once again brought together leading figures from across the pump sector to celebrate excellence, innovation, and achievement.

Valmet’s Chief Financial Officer Katri Hokkanen has decided to leave the company to pursue an opportunity outside of Valmet. She will continue in her current position to lead Finance and be an active member of Valmet’s Executive Leadership team until the end of September 2026 to ensure an orderly and seamless transition.

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to supply five new generator stators for the Robert Moses Power Plant. The plant’s modernization and digitization, under the Next Generation Niagara (NGN) upgrade program, will help secure the reliable supply of renewable electricity for New York State and support its ambitious decarbonization targets.

Atlas Copco developed the dry screw vacuum pump DHS 3000 VSD+ specifically for massive flow industrial applications. As dry technology, it is well suited for paper processing, conveying technologies, pick-and-place applications in the food industry, and as a central vacuum system.

Grundfos has announced the launch of its Grundfos Connect digital portfolio, a comprehensive suite of digital solutions designed to simplify operations, ensure reliable performance, and maximise return on investment for water utilities and irrigation operators worldwide.

Energotehnika Južna Bačka has selected international technology group ANDRITZ to supply ten new turbines for the modernization of the Vlasinske hydropower plants, a long-standing pillar of Serbia’s electricity system.

India-based KOOT, part of the EKKI Group owned by the Arumugam family, has been honoured as a Finalist for the “Supplier of the Year” Award at the prestigious Pump Industry Awards (PIA).

Wilo has had a successful financial year in 2025. With a currency-adjusted sales increase of 4.5%, the water technology group has continued its profitable growth trajectory. Total net sales rose to €1,918.7 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose as planned by 39% to €212 million.