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With the impacts of climate change being felt especially keenly in the world’s water cycles, it’s time to talk solutions, and Alfa Laval is gathering leaders across its business to do just that on November 27, 2024.
In fact, up to 70% of those impacts are felt in local and global water systems, and growing pressure on this precious resource is threatening to disrupt water-intensive hygienic processing, such as food, beverage, and pharma production. Meanwhile, EU countries only reuse 2.4% of treated wastewater – a situation that is mirrored in many parts of the world.

NSK Europe is pleased to announce the registering of a new branch in Ploiesti, Romania. The new office, which is being established as part of NSK Europe’s EIBU geographic expansion plan, will be fully functional by the end of September 2024.

St. Luke’s Hospital has one of the busiest emergency departments in Massachusetts, so ensuring surgical instruments are disinfected and sterilized without delay is a top priority. With a water management solution from Xylem the hospital always has high purity water available to process instruments, saving time and increasing reliability.

To provide its customers worldwide with quick and easy access to service and sales, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS equips their products with QR codes. The paper-free alternative saves time and resources. Furthermore, this digital service allows for direct contact and competent advice by the suitable contact person.

The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) is delighted to announce the addition of eight reputable companies to its membership roster. These industry leaders bring a wealth of expertise in electrical and mechanical engineering, further strengthening the association’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and professional collaboration.

Egger was consulted by several engineering companies for pumps as turbine (PaT) designed for high flows and low heads, which corresponds to the field of Kaplan turbines. Following a CFD simulation study using scFlow software developed by Cradle/Hexagon, they were able to respond effectively with the RPG/ RPP program for elbow propeller pumps.

Sewage pollution in surface waters in the UK and Ireland is one of the most high-profile environmental issues in the country. Water industry research organisation UKWIR is leading a raft of innovative sewerage projects designed to transform the way water companies manage this issue in the coming five-year Asset Management Plan period for England and Wales – AMP8, which starts on 1 April 2025.

Christopher Whitfeld and Wenqi (Jonathan) Zhao from the United Kingdom receive the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2024 for their work on PFAS pollution in the Thames Basin. HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden presented the winners with their award during a ceremony at World Water Week in Stockholm.

Pfeiffer Vacuum, a member of the global Busch Group, has once again been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal for its site in Asslar. This places the company among the top 2% of organizations evaluated over the past twelve months by the world’s largest sustainability rating provider.

PT. Ebara Turbomachinery Services Indonesia (“ETSI”), a group company of EBARA CORPORATION, announces the opening of a new service center on August 21, 2024.