Andritz Acquires Ritz Pumpenfabrik

After almost two years of construction, the day finally arrived: The first pump was assembled at the NETZSCH Campus in Waldkraiburg and afterwards prepared for shipment. With the opening of assembly at the new location, the course was set for a successful corporate future: “Today is a milestone in the history of NETZSCH Pumps & Systems.

Hot on the heels of several other acquisitions over the past couple of years, Stuart Turner has acquired Aquatronic Group Management (AGM), a key provider of cold-water boosting installation and maintenance equipment and services in the UK.

The digital art installation “Wilo Connected” at the headquarters of the multinational technology group Wilo has won the renowned Red Dot Design Award in the category “Brands & Communication Design 2022”.

Vesconite’s Hitemp 160, a no-grease-needed bearing material able to operate up to 160°C (320ºF), and even up to 220ºC (430ºF) depending on the application, offers a major advantage to many pump manufacturers.

The Gorman-Rupp Company announced that at the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of The Gorman-Rupp Company held on April 22, 2021, Scott A. King was elected to the Board of Directors.

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) installed new leadership during the 2021 Virtual Annual Conference. During this conference, DeLancey Davis, President, Franklin Electric Industrial transitioned from Board President into the Chairman role and Brian Sweeney, President Crane Pumps & Systems was elected as the new Board President, each for a two-year term.