Atlas Copco Appoints Marco Gravina as President of the Portable Power and Flow Division

The Management team of the KSB Group will continue to manage the company together until the end of 2027. The Administrative Board of KSB Management SE has extended the contract of Dr Stephan Timmermann (64) as per his request until 31 December 2027. Ralf Kannefass and Dr Matthias Schmitz have also agreed to extend their term of office by a further three years.

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.

Reliable water access is essential not only for households and industry but also for maintaining green spaces that enhance quality of life for urban residents. Japanese underground construction specialist Sansui Kaihatsu Co., Ltd., based in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture and serving customers across Japan, drilled a 250-meter water well in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture to supply sprinklers for a local golf course — powered by Atlas Copco’s Y35 portable air compressor.

After six years of anticipation, AchemAsia, the International Expo and Innovation Forum for Sustainable Chemical Production, has returned with a renewed spirit, bringing together global expertise, Chinese innovation, and a shared commitment to a greener industrial future. That is the conclusion of the organisers of AchemAsia.

With 267 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions, the 12th AchemAsia opened its doors in Shanghai, China. With a focus on sustainable chemical production, plant and equipment manufacturers, suppliers to the process industry and service providers will be showcasing the latest solutions for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries until Thursday.

It has previously been announced that National Tank & Equipment, LLC (“NTE”), an American specialty rental company would become part of Atlas Copco Group. This acquisition has now been finalized.