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The KSB Group is mourning the death of Dr Wolfgang Kühborth. Having served for many years as the head of the Frankenthal-based pumps and valves Group, Dr Kühborth died on 31 January at the age of 92 following a brief but serious illness.

Sulzer announces that it has completed the acquisition of Ensival Moret (EM), a part of Moret Industries. Sulzer will immediately start to integrate EM in its Pumps Equipment division. Combining the complementary product portfolios enables Sulzer to become a full line supplier in most industrial process applications.

Xylem reported fourth quarter 2016 net income of $50 million, or $0.28 per share.

The Gorman-Rupp Company reports financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016.

Baker Hughes Incorporated announced results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2016.

Coimbatore, India-based pumps and systems manufacturer Ekki Group s shareholders have completed the acquisition and integration of Deccan Pumps Private Ltd, a leading provider of sump submersibles, monoblocs and surface pumps.

Nuutti Vartiainen, the founder of Larox and Larox Flowsys (now Flowrox), has passed away at the age of 91. Nuutti was hospitalized two days prior to passing away on Sunday afternoon on 15 January 2017.

Machine-to-machine communication will be the catalyst to robust growth of sensors and related electronics to measure the status of air, water, combustion gases and other gases and liquids used in fossil, nuclear and renewable energy power generation.

As of February 1st, 2017, Ansgar Hoffmann, who was previously responsible for GEA s North & Central Europe Region, will be taking over the DACH & Eastern Europe Region from Dr. Hugo Blaum, who is retiring.

Wilo USA ,is pleased to announce that Gary Mannus, former Group Senior Director / Managing Director of Sales Area UK/Ireland, has taken on the role of President Region Americas.