AXIA Energia has entrusted ANDRITZ with a major automation modernization contract for the Itumbiara hydropower plant. With six generating units totaling 2,082 MW, Itumbiara is one of Brazil’s largest hydropower plants. The project will enhance operational reliability, safety, and efficiency.
At this year’s IFAT fair in Munich, KSB is introducing its new fish-friendly tubular casing pump called SEZ F, uniting technology and nature protection in a high-performance solution.
The Hydraulic Institute (HI) announced the recipients of its prestigious awards, presented during the 2026 Annual Conference Awards Dinner on February 26, 2026, in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. These awards recognize industry professionals whose leadership, technical expertise, and dedication have significantly advanced both the Hydraulic Institute, Pump Systems Matter (PSM), and the broader pump industry.
Visitors enjoying the thrill of body surfing or simply splashing in the waves at Sun City’s iconic Roaring Lagoon, in South Africa, may not realise the precision engineering working beneath the surface to create the perfect wave. At the heart of this hydraulic spectacle are axial flow pumps, three of which are fitted with Vesconite Hilube line shaft bushings, driving the lagoon’s signature waves with reliability and efficiency.
From products to partnerships, as the water sector in England and Wales embarks on an unprecedented scaling of investment, Jason Hemingway, SIG infrastructure sales director, asks what can be learned from big infrastructure projects in other sectors.
ANDRITZ has received a significant order from Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, to supply the pumped storage units for the upcoming 1,000 MW Bhivpuri pumped storage plant in the state of Maharashtra.
For decades, agitation has been known as an energy-intensive and maintenance-heavy processes in hygienic production. The new EnSaLine agitator platform from Alfa Laval is about to change that, allowing food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical and home & personal care manufacturers to save time and operating costs from day one.
Industrial operations are facing increasing challenges from new regulatory requirements – especially when dealing with potentially explosive atmospheres. Air Liquide Austria GmbH, a leading provider of technical and medical gases based in Schwechat near Vienna, meets these requirements with a specially developed vacuum pump from Busch Vacuum Solutions.
Europump, the European Federation of Pump Associations, has highlighted the strong support it receives from industry partners through its sponsorship programme, thanking the companies that support the association’s work throughout the year and its upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, from 27–29 May 2026.
SEEPEX has introduced BN pumps with Smart Joint Access (SJA), engineered for the reliable and precise transfer of abrasive, corrosive, and chemical media in mining and construction. Designed for rock blasting, the pump features a large inspection opening for quick joint checks, a compact footprint for mobile or skidmounted installations, and flexible drive and material options for consistent performance and uptime.
