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The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is proud to reaffirm its ongoing commitment to championing engineering excellence across the pump sector through its highly regarded and long-standing annual awards programme. The 2026 Pump Industry Awards are now open for entries, and the BPMA is calling on the industry to get involved and celebrate the innovations, individuals, and initiatives that continue to power this vital sector.

Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, writes Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter

Valmet has signed a nationwide agreement with Petrobras (Petróleo Brasileiro S.A.), the largest energy company in Brazil. The agreement covers the supply of spare parts of Neles valves, actuators, and positioners across all Petrobras operational units, including oil and natural gas exploration, production, refining, commercialization, and power generation.

The international technology company GEA moved into its new corporate headquarters in the “maxfrei” urban district in Düsseldorf-Derendorf. GEA previously occupied three buildings in Düsseldorf’s Airport City. Bringing all central functions and parts of the divisional and country organizations under one roof marks an important step toward greater cross-functional collaboration, shorter distances, and a corporate culture built on dialogue, personal responsibility, and openness.

CIRCOR International, Inc. announces the appointment of Steffi Klasser as Director of Sustainability and Energy Management. In this newly established strategic role, Klasser will be instrumental in accelerating CIRCOR’s global sustainability initiatives and furthering environmental stewardship.

The Kistler Group is reinforcing the strategic orientation of its commitment to sustainability. To integrate sustainability as a core element of its business model, the company is appointing Franziska Kunz to the new position of Head of Global ESG and Sustainability; it will also focus more closely on sustainable solutions and continue to reduce its emissions.

In an industry where technology moves fast but reliability is non-negotiable, DAB Pumps is celebrating a major milestone: 50 years of innovation, expansion and a commitment to making water management easier for building professionals. Founded in 1975 in the Veneto region of northern Italy, DAB began as a trading operation serving a consortium of four specialist manufacturers.

Orbia Advance Corporation S.A.B. de CV (BMV: Orbia) confirms the successful completion of its previously announced divestiture and technology licensing agreement with The Supreme Industries Ltd. (Supreme), India’s largest plastic pipe manufacturer. Under this finalized transaction, Supreme has acquired Orbia Building & Infrastructure’s (Wavin) pipes and fittings business in India for USD 30 million, plus net working capital adjustments.

Effective November 1, 2025, Birgit Seeger will become CEO of NORMA Group. The Supervisory Board of NORMA Group today appointed her as the future Chair of the Management Board. As planned, the current interim CEO Mark Wilhelms will return to the Supervisory Board as of November 1.

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) and the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their collaboration in advancing energy efficiency in commercial and industrial pumping systems. The MOU was officially executed on July 9, 2025, marking a significant step toward accelerating market adoption of high-efficiency pump technologies.