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From 17 to 21 March, the world’s leading trade fair ISH will once again present the latest trends and developments in the areas of water, heat and air. Pump manufacturers will also be there again, showcasing intelligent pumps and their further development into “smart pumps”. By integrating them with digital tools, they will demonstrate the possibilities of pumps for the building services of tomorrow.

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from the Canadian utility BC Hydro to supply four 60 MVA generators for the Bridge River 1 hydropower plant in British Columbia. The value of the order will not be disclosed.

We are proud to unveil our new diesel driven BA200KS D388 mobile sewage pump. The new pump fulfills the ‘capacity gap’ between the existing BA180KS and BA300KS and completes the KS range. The KS screw channel impeller pumps are developed for handling raw sewage. This 8-inch pumpset delivers a capacity up to 900 m³/hour and has an impressive solids handling of 130 mm.

Greene Tweed is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Best Innovation Award at the RoTIC Symposium 2024, the Middle East’s Rotating Machinery Technology and Innovation Technical Conference and Expo. The accolade recognizes Greene Tweed’s significant contributions to improvements in maintenance and reliability in rotating equipment, and its impact on plant performance.

CIRCOR Internationalis proud to announce the release of its advanced Zenith 2K Precision Gear Metering Systems. Designed with the needs of the foam, adhesives, and sealants industries in mind, these systems are poised to redefine precision and efficiency in multi-component material dispensing.

Ebara Vietnam Pump Company Limited (EVPC), a group company of Ebara Corporation, has received accreditation from the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), an organization that is recognized internationally for its safety standards in public health.

Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced three larger sizes of Design Envelope End Suction Pumps, with Permanent Magnet motors up to 50hp that deliver impressive energy savings and eliminate the need for an inertia base.

Europump, the European Association of Pump Manufacturers, is pleased to announce its official acceptance onto the newly established European Commission Ecodesign Forum. This forum aims to accelerate the transition to more sustainable products and services in line with the EU’s broader environmental goals.

A memorandum of action (MoA) has been signed between trade association British Water and US innovation hub The Water Council to establish a framework of collaboration to foster innovation, business development, and global connections in the water sector.

The Wilo Group has officially opened its plant expansion in Dubai, strengthening its position in the region. The enlargement on the production site at Wilo’s AMEA headquarters (Asia, Middle East, Africa) is a direct result of Wilo’s successful region-for-region strategy.