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Sulzer celebrated the official opening of its new Innovation Technology Hub (InTecH) in Singapore’s Jurong Innovation District. The new 700-square-meter Singapore-based InTecH includes a state-of-the-art chemical engineering R&D test center, laboratories and small-scale production plants. Sulzer’s Singapore InTecH will test and deliver clean process technologies to enable sustainable manufacturing in the region.

A new group of startups is tackling the world’s growing water problems with novel technologies and new approaches to address water shortages, emerging contaminants like PFAS and other “forever chemicals,” and the impacts of climate change. Twelve startups were selected for the 2024 cohort of the Xylem Partnerships Accelerator run by Xylem Innovation Labs.

Hundreds of employees participated in the Endress+Hauser Water Challenge during the anniversary year 2023, undertaking joint activities and collecting donations for a good cause. The proceeds from the campaign were earmarked for two water projects in Vietnam.

Warren Controls, a manufacturer of control valves and specialty fluid handling products, is pleased to announce the addition of John Grim as the Central Region Sales Manager.

Grundfos delivered healthy sales growth in 2023 while reducing its own water and energy footprint as well as supporting customers in lowering their water and energy consumption.

Yaskawa Electric Corporation has announced the executive leadership change of Yaskawa EMEA Region: Marcus Mead succeeds the retiring Bruno J. Schnekenburger and is appointed to Executive Officer Regional Manager Europe, Chairman ＆ President YASKAWA Europe GmbH effective March 1st, 2024.

With sales of CHF 465 million, the Kistler Group recorded growth of 7.1 percent in 2023, or 14.2 percent adjusted for currency effects. At CHF 429 million, incoming orders remained below expectations and 14.8 percent below the previous year’s result. Despite difficult market conditions, Kistler is investing in innovation and the development of new markets.

NETZSCH Pumps USA, the complex fluid handling solutions provider, announces that Nelson Bertaia has joined the team as TORNADO/ Grinder Product Line Manager along with being the Regional Sales Manager Northeast.

Xylem Inc., a global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, today announced the appointment of Radhika Fox as Senior Advisor to the Company.

ABB recently published its Integrated Report, which is the company’s primary report at Group level. The report integrates the most important material information about the company’s strategy, business, governance as well as its financial and sustainability performance.