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The Wilo Group has officially opened its plant expansion in Dubai, strengthening its position in the region. The enlargement on the production site at Wilo’s AMEA headquarters (Asia, Middle East, Africa) is a direct result of Wilo’s successful region-for-region strategy.

With revenues of approximately 45 million euros in fiscal year 2024 and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of +30%, Vanzetti Engineering is solidifying its position as an international Cryogenic Pump OEM, further strengthening its reputation in advanced cryogenic technologies.

This combined score puts Endress+Hauser among the top 5 percent of the approximately 150,000 rated companies. The EcoVadis assessment is based on several criteria relating to the environment, labor, human rights and ethics.

Busch Group USA has expanded its presence by acquiring Total Maintenance Solutions (TMS) in Milan, Illinois. This strategic move strengthens Busch’s market position and accelerates growth, combining expertise to enhance vacuum solutions for customers in key sectors.

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.

Sulzer announces the acquisition of Davies and Mills, an electromechanical services (EMS) provider based in Bahrain. With this acquisition, Sulzer expands its regional footprint in the Middle East to six service locations, welcoming 53 former Davies and Mills employees to the Sulzer family in Bahrain. The acquisition was concluded in January 2025, bringing exceptional expertise to Sulzer’s portfolio.

UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) announced the appointment of Mike Rose as new chief executive officer with immediate effect. With a career including senior positions in utilities and global consultancy organisations, Rose brings diverse experience to UKWIR. His appointment comes at a crucial time for the water sector, with challenges including climate change & resilience, improvements in river water quality and evolving customer expectations.

DESMI is proud to announce the acquisition of Nordan Marine.

Sulzer has expanded its Service Center in Vadodara, India, to offer turbomachinery support in close proximity to major industry players in India’s mid-western oil and gas industrial belt. The expansion follows the recent launch of Sulzer’s Chennai Service Centre in southeastern India, reinforcing the company’s commitment to the Indian market as the country intensifies its focus on energy security and sustainability.

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.