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The Hydraulic Institute (HI) announces the launch of its new Pump System Certification (PSC) program. Designed to help address the growing need for skilled professionals in the pump and fluid handling industries, this program provides a formal, industry-recognized certification to validate expertise in critical pump system knowledge.

Atlas Copco has announced Marco Gravina’s appointment as President of Portable Power and Flow Division in the Power Technique business area, effective from the 1st of January 2025.

Effective January 9, 2025, Svanehøj has acquired Netherlands-based European Pump Services (EPS) B.V., a company specializing in the integration and service of pump solutions for the industrial, offshore and maritime sectors. It is Svanehøj’s fourth acquisition in last four years, and the first since joining ITT Inc. in January 2024.

The Busch Group has expanded the production facility of Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions in Romania. The new premises have now been inaugurated. The event took place at Nervia Industrial Park in Apahida, Cluj County. During the celebration, two other important milestones were also recognized: Busch Romania had its 10th anniversary and the founding of the new company Composites Busch Romania was announced.

As part of its strategy to penetrate new and emergent markets, Thordon Bearings has appointed Axioma servisas as its sales, service and distribution lead for Lithuania. Lithuania has been one of the fastest-growing economies in the EU over the past five years. The country continues to actively develop its maritime, manufacturing and renewable energy sectors, as part of government policy to strengthen the country’s industrial competitiveness.

Green technology company, Eco Clarity, has been recognised for its FOG (fat, oil and grease) management solution by scooping the prestigious innovation award at the National Drainage Awards in London on 27 November.

AxFlow announces a strategic cooperation with Grundfos, renowned for its industry-leading dosing solutions, offering unmatched precision and reliability. Their SMART Digital dosing range features advanced technology, including variable-speed stepper motors and FlowControl systems, ensuring optimal chemical dosing for a wide range of applications.

Wilo’s corporate health management at its headquarters in Dortmund has been honoured with the prestigious Corporate Health Award. The multinational group took first place in the “Mechanical engineering – Large company or group” category.

Hoyer has taken a strategic step forward with its acquisition of NowiTek, an automation solutions developer specialising in scalable SCADA platforms and PLC-programming. The move reinforces Hoyer’s commitment to bringing advanced, automated solutions that save energy, reduce costs, and contribute to decarbonisation for customers in the Marine, Industry, HVAC, and Energy industries.

On 7 December 2024, the SDG Innovation Awards were presented for the third time by the German Senate of Economy in cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The Wilo Group was honoured for its outstanding commitment in the Global South at the award ceremony in Munich.