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Swedish premium fastener manufacturer BUMAX AB has announced the appointment of Astra Industrial Innovations as its first distribution partner in South Africa. The partnership will make BUMAX fasteners more easily available across Southern Africa and the entire African continent.

Hoyer unveiled its new ESS Partner Program for Hoyer Energy-Saving System today at Sea Asia. The initiative will establish a structured global network of partners to support shipowners, ship operators, and fleet managers seeking to reduce energy consumption and cut costs related to marine motor applications.

The Supreme Industries Ltd. (“Supreme”), India’s plastic pipe manufacturer, and the Building & Infrastructure (Wavin) business of Orbia Advance Corporation S.A.B. de CV (BMV: Orbia), a global specialist in pipes and fittings, announced the intention to enter into a long-term partnership agreement.

A memorandum of action (MoA) has been signed between trade association British Water and US innovation hub The Water Council to establish a framework of collaboration to foster innovation, business development, and global connections in the water sector.

India’s manufacturer of advanced pumps and water technologies, EKKI, has partnered with URC, one of Asia’s construction technology firms, to build a state-of-the-art Hyper Factory in Coimbatore, India. With 70 years of experience and over $250 million (₹2,000 crore+) in annual revenue, the Bengaluru-headquartered URC is a specialist in high-tech, large-scale construction projects.

In view of the increasing Europeanization of the valve market and stricter legislation, VDMA Valves is focusing on stronger networking and a bundled representation of interests at European level.

At the launch event in Berlin, CEO Stefan Klebert announced the new GEA Foundation’s objectives. Working closely with several strategic partners, the foundation will focus the company’s community engagement, enabling it to provide even more effective assistance worldwide.

WEG, a global provider of motor, drive and asset management systems, confirms its ‘Gold Package’ sponsorship of the Europump 2025 Annual Meeting and General Assembly. This prestigious event, gathering senior executives from across the European pump industry, will be held from 21st to 23rd May 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic.

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced a new partnership with Parts Town, a leading distributor of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) HVAC parts. This collaboration will improve access to critical components and deliver expanded service excellence to customers.

As part of its strategy to penetrate new and emergent markets, Thordon Bearings has appointed Axioma servisas as its sales, service and distribution lead for Lithuania. Lithuania has been one of the fastest-growing economies in the EU over the past five years. The country continues to actively develop its maritime, manufacturing and renewable energy sectors, as part of government policy to strengthen the country’s industrial competitiveness.