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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.

Endress+Hauser recorded a positive performance in 2024 amid a challenging environment. The measurement technology and automation solutions specialist increased its sales, created new jobs worldwide, invested more than at any time in its history and maintained profit stability.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS was founded on 1 April 1965 by G. A. Küchenmeister and Günter Schlicht. Since then, the family business has evolved into an important system provider for mechanical and electronic drive technology with more than 4,800 employees worldwide. This year, the drive specialists celebrate their 60th company anniversary.

With a wealth of experience in HVAC applications, from his years as an installer to managing positions in sales and business development at Siemens, Fabrizio Vagli will now drive innovation and sustainability in GF Piping Systems’ industrial cooling business in key segments such as data centers, marine and industrial process cooling.

Simmons Pump & Supply, one of the nation’s providers of state-of-the-art pump systems and water well supplies, has opened its third U.S. location in Willcox, Arizona. The company – which has been headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, since 1953 – also operates a facility in Garden City, Kansas.

Heide Pumpen GmbH, a German distributor and service provider of portable pumps, has become part of Atlas Copco Group.

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.

FUCHS Lubricants Co., an independent lubricant supplier, announces the appointment of Megan O’Meara as the new President of FUCHS North America, effective February 10, 2025. In her role, Megan O’Meara will oversee key functions including Sales, Marketing, Technical, Product Management, IT, and Digital Transformation for the North American operations.

Manchester City legend Joleon Lescott recently surprised the winning project of this year’s Water Champions campaign in Tacloban City, Philippines.  Developed by Manchester City and the club’s Official Water Technology Partner, Xylem, the Water Champions Project has successfully united communities around the world for a number of years, using the power of volunteering and football to inspire positive change.

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.