Seven pump selection errors that stay invisible at quote time – from NPSH margins to viscosity correction. The free VSX whitepaper “Best Practices for Avoiding Hydraulic Pump Selection Errors” shows engineering and sales teams how to spot them early, what they cost and which standards apply. Includes an 8-point pre-selection checklist.
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.
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.
NETZSCH Pumps USA is proud to announce that Jean McAllister has joined the company as Vice President of Finance and Controlling. Jean will be based in the company’s Exton, PA office.
Thirteen startups from nine countries have been selected to fast-track their solutions in global water technology company Xylem’s 2025 Partnerships Accelerator. Focused on addressing critical challenges facing water-stressed communities and water-intensive businesses, their technologies offer new ways to detect contamination, optimize aging systems, reduce energy use, and, critically, keep water flowing.
The Frankenthal-based pump and valve manufacturer KSB continued the positive trend of the 2024 financial year in the first quarter of 2025. 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 quarter of the previous year.
