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In accordance with EU Directive 2024/3190, a Europe-wide ban on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and its derivatives took effect on January 20, 2025. This decree applies to all industrial companies that produce, market or use materials that come into contact with food.

When machines and motors need to operate at maximum performance under challenging conditions, AuCom offers drive solutions designed for such requirements. For demanding industrial applications, the company has developed the HM Series 1 kV variable frequency drives (VFDs). These drives are designed to deliver high torque at low speeds and feature a durable, compact construction.

Siemens is setting new standards in industrial drive technology with the launch of its new high-performance drive system, Sinamics S220. Building on the success of Sinamics S120, the system marks a leap in performance with the new control unit CU320-3 and software version 6.6.

Smith & Loveless Inc. highlights the DURO-LAST SST Baseplate Conversion, a durable and cost-effective upgrade solution that extends the life of pump stations while delivering unmatched reliability. Featuring an exclusive 25-year warranty on its 316/LDX stainless steel baseplate, the DURO-LAST Conversion offers one of the longest equipment life cycles in the industry, ensuring operators can depend on their systems for decades to come.

Q-PAC is setting a new benchmark in fan performance, reliability, and installation ease with its flagship product. The Multimotor Plenum Fan (MPF) is reshaping traditional fan architecture in the HVAC industry as a fully integrated system designed to simplify installation, reduce downtime, and improve reliability across commercial buildings.

PSB Industries, a specialist in the design and fabrication of systems for dehydrating and purifying gasses and liquids, highlights its advanced line of Moisture Separators, engineered to provide industry-leading moisture removal and enhance air and gas purity in wastewater treatment processes.

Wolong Electric America highlights its state-of-the-art Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives, designed to deliver superior performance, reliability, and efficiency to industries such as mining, oil and gas, water and wastewater, power generation, and general processing. Wolong Electric America’s Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives combine advanced technology with robust construction to ensure long-term operational excellence in even the most challenging environments.

The oil and gas industry is increasingly relying on electromagnetic flowmeters, commonly known as magmeters, as a crucial tool to address the ever-growing challenges of managing produced water – the water that is brought to the surface during oil and gas extraction operations. Not only is the volume of produced water surging, but at the same time, the industry faces mounting constraints on its use and disposal.

Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced five new models of S&H circulators (H-32, H-41, S-25, S-35 and S-45/S46). These new circulators include a 1/3 hp ECM motor that saves 20% on energy. All S&H circulators are available in a permanently lubricated, maintenance-free design.

New research by a Swedish university and tests at one of Canada’s most advanced engineering laboratories have provided the latest independent results verifying how self-lubricating ‘ThorPlas-Blue’ bearings out-perform all other options when used for hydro-turbine wicket gate applications.