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For applications in process technology with medium hydraulic outputs, the question often arises as to whether the pulsation of an oscillating pump with only one plunger is too high. It is not uncommon for a less expensive single-head pump to be used in this transitional area.

The circular economy initiative Circular Valley invited renowned participants from business and politics to a summit on the topic of water at the Wilopark. The Wilo Group provided the appropriate setting for the discussions by hosting the water and sustainability experts at the new market partner meeting centre, the Networking Cube.

Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions introduces DuoVane, a new series of rotary vane vacuum pumps. Usable worldwide, reliable and efficient, they are the optimized successors to the proven pumps from the Pascal and DuoLine series.

Verder Liquids announces the launch of the Verderflex Dura 60 as the latest addition to its peristaltic pump range. The pump is suitable for transfer applications for abrasive slurry, and highly viscous liquids, but has increased flow for the frame size of up to 16,5 m³/hr.

As part of its strategic development, Neugart is pursuing the goal of meeting the growing demands of the market and customer requirements even better.

AxFlow is pleased to announce the acquisition of Superior Pump Technologies (SPT), a renowned Australian pump and service provider. This strategic acquisition will bolster AxFlow’s presence in the drilling, mining, oil, food & beverage, and water/wastewater sectors in Australia while also significantly enhancing its service and repair capabilities across the region.

GEMÜ France and Intercarat, both of whom are subsidiaries of the GEMÜ Group, have moved into their new production and office building in Altorf, north-eastern France.

The new trade fair for intelligent building technology, FESI – Fiera dell’Edificio Sostenibile e Integrato (Trade Fair for Sustainable and Integrated Construction) – will be held on the exhibition grounds in Bologna between 14 and 16 October 2025. The event will give a comprehensive overview of innovations – from building automation, IoT integration, climate and heating systems, energy management solutions, building security, electrical and lighting systems all the way to smart and vertical mobility.

Neugart is responding to the trend towards ever more compact servo drives with three new precision planetary gearboxes in frame size 055: the new developments PSBN055, PSN055 and PSFN055 extend the Precision Line portfolio with smaller frame sizes.

The importance of reliable employees in times of multiple crises was demonstrated at Lutz Holding’s Oktoberfest in Wertheim. To mark the 70th anniversary of the globally active family business, employees from 16 sales and production sites around the world came together to look back over the past few years, celebrate what has been achieved and raise a glass to the future.