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Pump and valve manufacturer KSB continued the positive trend of the first half of 2025 in the third quarter too, despite facing challenging conditions. Order intake, sales revenue and earnings before finance income / expense and income tax (EBIT), adjusted for the costs of introducing SAP S/4HANA, were up on the comparative prior-year period.

Water is a vital, indispensable resource—for us humans, of course, but also for the economy. The management and protection of water resources, ecosystems, and drinking water is one of the cornerstones of environmental protection and is becoming increasingly important. The market for water treatment solutions is therefore growing rapidly, but at the same time is extremely fragmented, as there are so many different suppliers.

Electric motors are everywhere, found in industrial equipment, fans, pumps, compressors, heating and air conditioning systems, and many more. And yet, much of the energy in typical motors is dissipated as heat, friction, and design inefficiency. Energy efficient motors aim to make a difference: they convert more of the electrical energy into useful mechanical power, reducing energy consumption, slashing operating expenses, and shrinking environmental footprints.

Sludge dewatering equipment is important in wastewater treatment. It helps industries and municipalities manage sludge efficiently by reducing its volume and weight. The implementation of stricter environmental regulations and rising water scarcity concerns has made sludge management a key focus area in the U.S. Continue reading as we explore the basics of sludge dewatering equipment and the top factors driving the U.S. sludge dewatering equipment market landscape.

The ultra-low voltage (ULV) motor and drive market is undergoing rapid transformation, with major players making bold moves to secure their foothold in this high-growth market. Recent announcements from Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, and Lenze highlight the three biggest trends shaping the industry today: legacy motion control suppliers entering the market, the rise of modular solutions, and intensified competition driving innovation. These developments underscore the growing importance of ULV technologies in sectors such as mobile robotics, packaging, and intralogistics.

The Frankenthal-based pump and valve manufacturer KSB continued the positive trend of the 2024 financial year in the first six months of 2025, despite facing challenging conditions. Order intake and sales revenue as well as earnings before finance income / expense and income tax (EBIT), adjusted for the costs of introducing SAP S/4HANA, were up on the comparative half of the previous year.