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Pentair Jung Pumpen has commissioned a new state-of-the-art facility for the production of motor windings. This investment significantly increases efficiency and flexibility in the production of wastewater pumps and secures the company’s location in Steinhagen for the long term.

On 13th March, and for the third consecutive year, the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) was delighted to return to the famous St George’s Park in Staffordshire for the staging of its 2025 Pump Industry Awards presentation evening.

CIRCOR International, Inc. proudly announces that its Weihai facility has achieved the coveted COS (CIRCOR Operating System) Gold certification. This significant milestone was celebrated during the recent All Owners Meeting, attended by Tony Najjar, President and CEO, and Daniel Stirpe, SVP/GM Industrial Pumps EMEA & APAC.

Innovative companies often have an interesting history. One tradition-conscious market leader is the German vacuum specialist Leybold. Founded by Ernst Leybold in Cologne in 1850, the company has achieved numerous pioneering milestones and product developments. Now, in 2025, the renowned manufacturer is celebrating its 175th anniversary.

Jan Lüder will be appointed President and CEO of Voith Hydro and member of the Corporate Board of Management of the Voith Group effective April 1, 2025. He succeeds Dr. Tobias Keitel, who will continue his career outside Voith.

GEA looks back on a strong fiscal year and provides a positive outlook for 2025. The technology group, which focuses on mechanical and plant engineering, raised its margin guidance for EBITDA before restructuring expenses twice in 2024 and achieved its 2026 financial targets two years ahead of schedule.

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.

From 17 to 21 March, the world’s leading trade fair ISH will once again present the latest trends and developments in the areas of water, heat and air. Pump manufacturers will also be there again, showcasing intelligent pumps and their further development into “smart pumps”. By integrating them with digital tools, they will demonstrate the possibilities of pumps for the building services of tomorrow.

Greene Tweed is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Best Innovation Award at the RoTIC Symposium 2024, the Middle East’s Rotating Machinery Technology and Innovation Technical Conference and Expo. The accolade recognizes Greene Tweed’s significant contributions to improvements in maintenance and reliability in rotating equipment, and its impact on plant performance.

Ebara Vietnam Pump Company Limited (EVPC), a group company of Ebara Corporation, has received accreditation from the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), an organization that is recognized internationally for its safety standards in public health.