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Xylem teamed with Esri, working in the field of GIS, to develop a bold artificial intelligence (AI)-based pipeline analysis model for a mid-sized mid-Atlantic water utility that can significantly improve its efficiency and resilience.

The Wilo Group and electrolyser producer Enapter agreed to a joint cooperation last week. The goal is to define possible areas of cooperation in the hydrogen sector and to generate synergies that profit both sides.

As the exclusive service provider, Burckhardt Compression, will take over all service activities for SHP pumps from SERO PumpSystems in the marine sector. The SHP pumps are used on LPG tankers with dual fuel engines.

American Ship Repair (ASR) is Hamworthy Pumps’ new agent in the US. The company is based in Brooklyn, New York, and was established in 1951.

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. recently sponsored the installation of an integrated water system that will provide clean water to residents of Da Nhim Commune in Lam Dong, Vietnam.

Thordon Bearings has announced the appointment of Millstream Engineering as an authorized distributor for the Southern Ontario and Western Canada regions.

Xylem has announced that its long-time partnership with Planet Water Foundation has provided more than one million people with access to safe, reliable drinking water and hygiene education.

Framo has invested to become joint partner with fish farming company Lingalaks in the company StadionLaks. The two companies aim to collaborate on the development of the Stadion Basin innovation project, a closed, floating production system for salmon, scheduled for completion in 2023.

Germany-based pump manufacturer Wilo and the global full-service provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics sign a contract to manage the Dortmund-based company’s global movement of goods. For this purpose, Hellmann will operate a new central warehouse for production materials and finished goods near the Wilo headquarters from 2022 onwards, in order to ensure global distribution for Wilo and production supply for the new Dortmund Smart Factory from there.

The Endress+Hauser Open Integration partner program unites 13 manufacturers that want to ensure the streamlined interaction of their complementing products. Recently flow control specialist Rotork joined the partner network.