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During a press conference held at Fiserv Forum, the Wilo Group and the Milwaukee Bucks announced a comprehensive partnership. The multinational technology group will become the first global sustainability partner of the NBA basketball team. The two partners are now planning joint sustainability projects and initiatives.

Sinsheim spa and pool complex is a big hit with bathers of all ages: relax in one of the 13 themed saunas, guaranteed fun for the whole family in a palm tree paradise with a huge panoramic roof and plenty of action in the 25 m sports pool with its 3 m diving board.

TNB Power Generation has selected international technology group ANDRITZ to carry out a major uprating of the Chenderoh hydropower plant. The aim is to extend the plant’s operational lifespan and increase the capacity of three units by 5%.

VSX, a leader in sales software for the pump industry, announces the appointment of Christoph Becker as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Interim managing director Matthias Siegel is additionally appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO), as VSX sets itself up for future success and continued growth.

Xylem Inc. reports third-quarter results. The Company’s total revenue was $2.1 billion, up one percent on a reported and organic basis, and third-quarter earnings per share were up 41 percent on a reported basis and 12 percent on an adjusted basis. Orders grew 8 percent on a reported and organic basis.

As winter approaches, ensuring essential infrastructure is properly maintained is critical for public sector organisations. The early predictions for winter 2024/2025 suggest it will be one of the most challenging in recent years, with cold temperatures, increased snowfall, and wet, stormy conditions expected.

EBARA CORPORATION has acquired 80% of the shares of Asanvil S.A. (Asanvil), a Uruguayan pump sales company, on October 31, 2024, through its Brazilian subsidiary EBARA BOMBAS AMÉRICA DO SUL LTDA (EBAS), and made Asanvil a subsidiary of EBAS.

Armstrong Fluid Technology announced that they will join other industry-leading organizations in helping create the world’s first 100% digitally-enabled building and research facility. Named the Smart Campus and Integration Testing Hub (SCITHub) at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), the innovative initiative is designed to explore solutions for decarbonizing the built environment and help achieve net-zero emissions.

AxFlow UK is excited to announce the acquisition of Moody Direct, a long-established supplier of solutions and services to the dairy, food & beverage, brewery, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors.

The acquisition of Uponor (today: GF Building Flow Solutions) in November 2023, has positioned GF as one of the global leaders in sustainable Water and Flow Solutions, addressing mission-critical solutions for industrial flow processes, sustainable water management in urban areas and energy efficiency in buildings.