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On 8 and 9 June, Vanzetti Engineering hosted an international event dedicated to LNG market trends, with a particular focus on the development of Small-Scale LNG Terminals, FSRUs and LNG bunkering. During the event, the company successfully tested its new ESK-IMO removable submerged cryogenic pump, a solution specifically designed to meet the technological challenges of these fast-growing market segments.

EKKI Group has been operating in India’s pump manufacturing industry for over four decades. In recent years, the company has increasingly positioned itself as a joint venture partner for international pump and motor manufacturers entering the Indian market.

ACHEMA Middle East will now take place from 11–13 October 2027 at the new venue Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. The decision supports stronger international participation, enhanced business opportunities and impactful launch edition for the region’s process industries.

Svanehoj has acquired Henri Systems Holland B.V., a leading Dutch specialist in the design and manufacturing of measurement and safety equipment for LNG and LPG vessels. The transaction closed on 1 July 2026.

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) announces that entries are now open for the 2027 Pump Industry Awards, inviting companies, organisations, and individuals from across the pump sector to showcase their achievements in one of industry’s longest standing and most highly respected awards programmes.

Hafslund, one of Norway’s largest power producers, has selected ANDRITZ to rehabilitate and upgrade the Strandfossen hydropower plant on the Glomma River. The upgrade will extend the plant’s service life and increase its total installed capacity by more than 25%, strengthening the supply of flexible and reliable renewable power and supporting grid stability in Norway.

Yorkshire Water is significantly expanding its predictive condition monitoring programme as part of its AMP8 investment. Industrial artificial intelligence (AI) specialist Samotics is set to monitor a further 1,200 wastewater sewage pumping station assets and 300 clean water smart pumping assets over the next 18 months.

A lining solution used in landfill leachate containment has been transferred into the water sector for use in a major sustainable drainage project in Yorkshire, says Jason Hemmingway, sales director – SIG Infrastructure. The installation of a structured waterproof lining product within a large-scale sustainable drainage system (SuDS) in Yorkshire looked like a routine job for main contractor JN Bentley (JNB), which called in SIG Construction Accessories (SIG CA) to specify at the earliest stage.

PSB Industries announces its Remote Monitoring Service, giving customers direct OEM visibility, faster technical support, and a more proactive approach to maintaining uptime and system performance. The service is designed to help customers identify abnormal operating conditions earlier, reduce unplanned downtime, and improve long-term reliability while keeping all operating authority with on-site personnel.

DESMI Group delivered strong sales growth in 2025 and further strengthened its market position across several key business areas, despite continued global uncertainty and challenging market conditions.