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Atlas Copco AB’s Nomination Committee announced its proposal for the Board of Directors ahead of the Annual General Meeting 2026. The Committee proposes Martin Lundstedt to be elected as a new member of the Board of Directors of Atlas Copco AB.

DAB Pumps has launched a refreshed brand identity, Making Water Easy, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to simplifying water management through reliable, innovative, and customer-focused solutions.

Xylem recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results. The Company’s fourth-quarter revenue of $2.4 billion was driven by strong execution. Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share were up 20% driven by productivity and price.

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) announces four new additions to its distinguished roster of member organisations. Each company brings a wealth of expertise, innovation, and dedication to the pump industry, further strengthening BPMA’s commitment to promoting pump engineering excellence across the sector.

The Endress+Hauser Group’s generational handover continues. The Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist has already announced a sweeping refresh of the Executive Board made necessary by the planned retirement of several long-serving members. Now the time is nearing for a change at the helm of the company’s Supervisory Board, with Steven Endress due to succeed Matthias Altendorf in April.

CIRCOR International announced that Saif Siddiqui joined the Company as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Tony Najjar, who has transitioned to the role of Vice Chairman of CIRCOR’s Board of Directors. Both appointments are effective January 26, 2026.

Thomas Marks, Director General at The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades, outlines the changing drivers behind repair versus replace decisions and explains how the Association is evolving to meet them.

ViscoTec has reached another strategic milestone in its global expansion: On January 23, 2026, the company acquired its long-standing sales partner MEI Representaciones, based in Querétaro, Mexico, thereby establishing the new ViscoTec Mexico branch.

Despite the challenging environment, pump and valve manufacturer KSB closed out the 2025 financial year with growth levels above the previous year. The positive business development was also confirmed in the fourth quarter of 2025. The company increased key financial figures for order intake, sales revenue as well as earnings before finance income / expense and income tax (EBIT) compared with 2024.

Alfa Laval is turning circularity into action with the launch of ThinkCircularity, a take-back programme that recycles materials from its ThinkTop valve control units. The pilot project has been well received by customers and partners, and the company has already received its first returned products for recycling.