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The Busch Group has expanded the production facility of Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions in Romania. The new premises have now been inaugurated. The event took place at Nervia Industrial Park in Apahida, Cluj County. During the celebration, two other important milestones were also recognized: Busch Romania had its 10th anniversary and the founding of the new company Composites Busch Romania was announced.

The use of hand pumps in industry and trade comes with certain risks. They can endanger health and safety and lead to cross-contamination between tanks. Seeking to prevent this, Lutz Pumpen has developed a new modular pump tube – one of the few specifically designed for use in canisters.

As part of its strategy to penetrate new and emergent markets, Thordon Bearings has appointed Axioma servisas as its sales, service and distribution lead for Lithuania. Lithuania has been one of the fastest-growing economies in the EU over the past five years. The country continues to actively develop its maritime, manufacturing and renewable energy sectors, as part of government policy to strengthen the country’s industrial competitiveness.

The Plenty TRIRO rotary triple screw pump from Celeros Flow Technology is primarily designed for handling clean lubricating liquids. It ensures consistent flow and prevents the liquid becoming emulsified, making the Plenty TRIRO the pump of choice for forced lubrication and seal oil circulation applications.

Sulzer Services recently partnered with a branch of Petrovietnam Power Corporation – JSC – Petrovietnam Power Hatinh Company (PVP) to perform an extensive rotor repair for the steam turbine generator unit at a 1’200 MW thermal power plant in Vung Ang, Vietnam. Using regional support and state-of-the-art technologies, the restoration provides shortened repair times and operational cost savings. It also secures long-term energy for industry and thousands of homes in Vietnam.

Traditionally, progressive cavity (PC) pumps have been regarded as the best solution for the most demanding fluid pumping challenges. They excel at handling highly viscous, abrasive, and debris-laden media, making them particularly effective in wastewater treatment facilities.

Delta announces the launch of its MSI motor series in the EMEA region. Designed as a high-efficiency PM reluctance motor, the MSI series brings unparalleled compactness, energy savings, and integration capabilities to fan and pump applications. With options including flange, foot, and flange/foot versions, as well as speeds of 1500 rpm and 3000 rpm, the MSI series is set to redefine industrial motor performance.

Ahead of the new year, a pump expert has predicted that 2025 will be the year that smart monitoring and digitalisation in IoT pump monitoring will come to the fore across the sector. Smart pumps have seen a significant increase in demand, with forecasts predicting growth at a CAGR of 8.5% between 2023 and 2028 and this growing adoption could help the global pumps market reach £72.7 billion by 2029.

Green technology company, Eco Clarity, has been recognised for its FOG (fat, oil and grease) management solution by scooping the prestigious innovation award at the National Drainage Awards in London on 27 November.

AxFlow announces a strategic cooperation with Grundfos, renowned for its industry-leading dosing solutions, offering unmatched precision and reliability. Their SMART Digital dosing range features advanced technology, including variable-speed stepper motors and FlowControl systems, ensuring optimal chemical dosing for a wide range of applications.