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Global sealing manufacturer Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a new 70 EPDM 335DW compound for O-rings. This material is designed to meet stringent drinking water application requirements, ensuring protection for both health and the environment. The O-rings from 70 EPDM 335DW have obtained all relevant market approvals for, making them suitable for global drinking water use.

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has launched the new T8MINI medium-duty, fixed-displacement vane pump series. Providing a compact and affordable pump for industrial equipment worldwide, the T8MINI achieves very high operational speeds and high service pressure at low displacement volumes.

The construction industry is accounting for a major part of the global CO2 emissions. The need for clean and safe drinking water to serve a growing population is accelerating. GF Building Flow Solutions’ mission is to solve these challenges: the increasing demand for energy-efficient and affordable buildings, inviting and safe homes as well as access to clean and safe drinking water.

On 13th March, and for the third consecutive year, the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) was delighted to return to the famous St George’s Park in Staffordshire for the staging of its 2025 Pump Industry Awards presentation evening.

CIRCOR International, Inc. proudly announces that its Weihai facility has achieved the coveted COS (CIRCOR Operating System) Gold certification. This significant milestone was celebrated during the recent All Owners Meeting, attended by Tony Najjar, President and CEO, and Daniel Stirpe, SVP/GM Industrial Pumps EMEA & APAC.

The United Nations World Water Day on 22 March 2025 focuses on “Glacier Preservation”. Glaciers act as an important backup mechanism for the drinking water supply from rivers and lakes, by feeding them with meltwater and thereby maintaining water levels in times of low rainfall.

Finish Thompson Inc. (FTI), a specialist in the corrosive chemical transfer industry, highlights its AP Series of sealed pumps, engineered for reliability and versatility in a wide range of applications.

A water efficient, low energy, phosphorus reduction technology from wastewater treatment specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE) and sustainable filtration specialist Flocell has been trialled and purchased by United Utilities to help deliver tightened phosphorus removal consents at one of its wastewater treatment works.

SEW-EURODRIVE is setting a new standard for efficiency with the launch of the DR2C motor, an IE5 ultrapremium efficiency motor engineered for wide speed range operation and maximum long-term energy cost reductions. Designed for industries focused on minimizing total cost of ownership (TCO), the DR2C reduces energy consumption, minimizes heat losses, and enhances operational reliability—delivering a fast return on investment and sustained savings throughout its lifecycle.

Innovative companies often have an interesting history. One tradition-conscious market leader is the German vacuum specialist Leybold. Founded by Ernst Leybold in Cologne in 1850, the company has achieved numerous pioneering milestones and product developments. Now, in 2025, the renowned manufacturer is celebrating its 175th anniversary.