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DECHEMA – organizers of the interational trade show for the Process Industries ACHEMA – and Gulf Energy Information are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership to launch the new annual must-attend event for experts, decision-makers and solution providers along the chemical and bio-based production value chain: ChemE Show – Powered by ACHEMA.

Xylem has announced the launch of its Jabsco Sensor-Max II, a new variable speed pump specifically designed to make freshwater systems more efficient in boat and RV applications. Capable of handling flow rates of up to 5 gallons per minute (GPM), the new pump delivers consistent water pressure on demand to support a steady flow without the need for an accumulator tank.

Quality and efficiency – to guarantee both, precision in the handling of fluids is crucial in the chemical industry. This was also the case at a long-standing German chemical plant, which faced particular challenges when homogenising gel chunks of different sizes. The aim was to generate a steady flow with a uniform particle size.

We naturally adjust our expectations within the constraints of what is practical. When we lived in an analog world, we didn’t expect or even easily imagine what would become possible in the digital era. But as technology evolves, we expand our expectations, raise our standards, and eventually become dependent on new levels of performance. That’s what’s happening with grit removal efficiency for wastewater treatment plants and sand removal in potable water plants.

The success of a 12-week trial of a filtration technology at a UK wastewater treatment plant shows that the modified system, first developed for the aquatic market, can help sites meet challenging phosphorus consents. The Flocell XFM40 modular filtration system was installed at a rural water utility wastewater treatment plant (WwTP) in England and has demonstrated a reduction in phosphorus levels to as low as 0.04 mg/litre.

Finish Thompson Inc. (FTI), a specialist in the corrosive chemical transfer industry, highlights its DB Series and UC Series pumps, specifically designed for flow battery applications. As the world shifts towards renewable energy sources, these innovative pumps are playing a crucial role in advancing energy storage technology, supporting the growing demand for efficient and reliable flow battery systems.

Pentair plc announced fourth quarter 2024 sales of $973 million. Sales were down 1 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales declined 1 percent in the fourth quarter.

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) proudly announces the recipients of its prestigious awards, presented during the HI 2025 Annual Conference Awards Dinner on January 23, 2025, in Rancho Mirage, CA. These awards recognize industry professionals whose leadership, technical expertise, and dedication have significantly advanced both the Hydraulic Institute and the broader pump industry.

ISH, the world’s leading trade fair for HVAC + Water, opens its doors in Frankfurt am Main from 17 to 21 March 2025. Over 2,000 exhibitors from 55 countries have signed up to present future-oriented solutions for the complete range of applications in the HVAC and water sector – from modern bathroom design and sustainable heating and air-conditioning technology to the smart home. The numerous exhibitors include not only market leaders but also specialised companies that generate a host of innovative impulses.

NETZSCH Pumps USA will be highlighting its complex fluid pumping solutions, ideal for lithium battery manufacturing, at the 2025 International Battery Seminar & Exhibit at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando, Florida. Both the NEMO and PERIPRO pumps have the ability to transfer complex slurry fluids and provide accurate metered flows of viscous, shear sensitive, and high solids laden materials which makes them well suited for lithium battery production and battery recycling.