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Atlas Copco has completed the acquisition of National Pump & Energy. The business provides dewatering, environmental services and water treatment solutions in Australia and New Zealand. The company has 420 employees and in 2022 had revenues of approximately 205 MAUD. The company provides specialty environmental services and water treatment solutions for large and complex dewatering and sewage bypass projects.

Armstrong Fluid Technology has been selected as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 2022 and continues to hold the coveted Platinum Status granted only to companies that have received the award for a minimum of seven years. Sponsored by Deloitte Private global consulting and Canadian Business magazine, the Best Managed Companies program is considered an important benchmark of excellence.

A Qdos 60 PU peristaltic pumphead from Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions has completed three years of maintenance-free operation without any leaks in a trial at the City of Oak Ridge water treatment plant in Tennessee, US.

Watts Water Technologies announced the release of its 2022 Sustainability Report, which highlights the Company’s environment, social and governance practices and its commitment to best-in-class sustainability performance.

Kirloskar Brothers Limited has recently launched its latest product, the Vertical Inline Long Coupled “KW-LC” Pumps, expanding their ever-growing portfolio in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning segment. The KW-LC pump is a space-saving, vertical, long-coupled design that simplifies piping and has a compact structure.

Pfeiffer Vacuum, announced a seven-year, €75 million investment plan for its Annecy site at the “Choose France” summit for foreign investors.CEO Dr. Britta Giesen had the honor of attending the “Choose France 2023” summit in Versailles on May 15 at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.

Collaboration was the key to success for the seven winners of the 2023 Lighthouse Awards, which were presented during BlueTech Forum in Edinburgh, Scotland. Pioneers and visionaries within the water sector were recognised at a ceremony held at the National Museum of Scotland on 17th May. Projects for the oil & gas, food & beverage, pharmaceutical and water utility sectors were all successful.

Digital water technology company InfoTiles is enhancing its innovative software technology following investment from Netherlands-based venture capital fund 4impact. In collaboration with existing Norwegian investors, ProVenture and industrial-utility company Lyse Vekst, 4impact’s investment supports the development of the InfoTiles software, while supporting growth of InfoTiles’ business operation in international markets.

Pump manufacturer Tsurumi is equipping several pump series with ultra-hard chromium impellers free of charge. Once again, Tsurumi wants to define the standard in the market. The Japanese company with its European headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany, is manufacturer of dewatering pumps for the construction industry.

The dairy products group, Lactalis, has switched to using FaBLINE, a food grade PTFE-lined hose from Aflex. The hoses produced by Aflex Hose, part of Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, are being used to transfer milk, yogurt and fruit filling at production facilities in Serbia and Croatia.