Double diaphragm pumps operate using an oscillating positive displacement principle. The pump consists of two main fluid housings and a central air control section. Inside each housing, a flexible diaphragm is mounted vertically and connected to a shared shaft. As compressed air enters and exits the air chambers, the diaphragms move in a coordinated push pull motion.
Water sector professionals need to use their expertise “to be the agents for change”. That was the message coming from a keynote delivered by Natalie Prosser, chief executive of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP), at British Water’s 2025 Spring Reception.
NETZSCH Pumps USA recently celebrated the grand opening of its newly remodeled office at 119 Pickering Way in Exton, Pennsylvania. Designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and efficiency, the transformation marks a significant milestone in NETZSCH’s commitment to providing a high-performance work environment for its employees.
In the gritty heart of mining sites, inside mineral processing facilities, and across sprawling wastewater treatment plants, a crucial yet often overlooked piece of equipment quietly powers productivity – the slurry pump. Though rarely the subject of flashy headlines, slurry pumps are the workhorses of many heavy-duty industries, transporting mixtures of liquid and solid particles that most other pumps simply can’t handle.
Vesconite Bearings’ Hitemp 160 vanes have shown outstanding performance and durability under extreme operating conditions in Zambia’s sanitation sector. Since their installation in June 2024 on two 10,000-litre septic tank trucks operated by Lunem Enterprises, these high-temperature-resistant vanes have demonstrated resilience and efficiency in daily high-demand applications, enabling Lunem to tackle sanitation needs in Zambia’s peri-urban areas.
The Frankenthal-based pump and valve manufacturer KSB once again presented record figures at its Annual General Meeting for the 2024 financial year.
KROHNE is proud to highlight advancements in its Variable Area (VA) Flowmeter technology. With over a century of expertise, KROHNE continues to drive innovation by incorporating cutting-edge features that enhance functional safety, application diagnostics, and operational efficiency across industries.
GEA made a successful start to fiscal year 2025. The company once again recorded profitable growth in the first quarter. With increases in order intake and revenue as well as improvements in key profitability and financial indicators, GEA has laid a strong foundation for the full year.
The Board of Directors of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. has elected Jennifer L. Sherman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Federal Signal Corporation, as Chairperson effective as of May 2, 2025 for a term expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
The Wilo Group has been a member of The Water Council since 2024. The cooperation between the multinational technology group and the global water initiative is based on similar interests and values. To further deepen the partnership, Svenja Ahlburg (31), Regional CSO of Wilo Americas, has now been appointed to the initiative’s Executive Board.
GF has signed an agreement to acquire VAG-Group, headquartered in Mannheim (Germany), a renowned global manufacturer and supplier of water utility valve solutions.
