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Busch Vacuum Solutions, part of the Busch Group, proudly celebrated the grand opening of its newest U.S. facility: a nearly 60,000-square-foot Arizona Service Center located in Tempe. The event marked a major milestone in the ongoing expansion of Busch across North America and underscored the company’s commitment to innovation, customer service, and regional growth.

VSX, a leading provider of sales software for the pump industry, announces the appointment of Patrick Gräbener as its new Head of Sales & Marketing. With the completion of its management team, VSX is now ideally positioned for future growth and success.

In an early decision, the Supervisory Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft has unanimously appointed Stefan Klebert (60) as Chairman of the Executive Board for a further two years – through the end of December 2028 – and extended his term of office accordingly.

It has previously been announced that National Tank & Equipment, LLC (“NTE”), an American specialty rental company would become part of Atlas Copco Group. This acquisition has now been finalized.

CDI Products, specialized in high-performance polymer engineering, including custom-designed functional components, sealing solutions, wear components, and beyond for critical applications, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brent Regan as its new President.

Svanehoj, an ITT company, is further expanding its expertise in gas solutions with the acquisition of Germany-based Köhler & Hörter GmbH (KOHO Kompressorsysteme, or KOHO), a family-owned company specializing in high-quality compressors for a wide range of industries, including shipbuilding. The acquisition closed on 1 October 2025.

It has previously been announced that CRI-MAN S.p.A., (“CRI-MAN”), would become part of Atlas Copco Group. This acquisition has now been finalized. Italian pump manufacturer CRI-MAN was founded in 2000 and is located in Correggio, Italy. As part of the acquisition 85 employees have joined Atlas Copco Group.

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is encouraging businesses and engineering professionals across all industry sectors to prioritise working with BPMA member companies when specifying or sourcing pumps and pump-related systems. Whether for manufacturing, processing, infrastructure, or utility applications, selecting the right products—and the right partners—is key to achieving safe, efficient, and sustainable operations.

KOOT, founded by an Oxford University alumnus, announced its global launch as a trusted partner and industry-first platform in the pump and motor sector, spanning engineering design, research, development, and precision manufacturing. The company also proudly revealed that it has been honoured with the European PIA Supplier Award, recognizing its outstanding contributions to engineering innovation.

Through the expansion of its location in Bundamba, Queensland, KSB Australia Pty Ltd is responding to the growing demand in the wastewater market. The new buildings offer a significantly larger warehouse capacity for water and waste water products, which will shorten delivery times and increase the reliability of supply for customers.