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Atlas Copco Group announced updated non-financial targets for the years 2025-2027, demonstrating the Group’s continuous commitment to focus on climate, circularity, gender balance, as well as adding a target related to trade compliance and fair competition training. The long term non-financial targets remain unchanged.

Sulzer celebrated the launch of its new service center for mass transfer components and services in the Econova Business Park in Essen, Northwest Germany. While mass transfer components are used to improve the efficiency of chemical operations, the new facility provides operational capabilities supported by local service teams to ensure optimal performance in the region’s chemical and process industries. To mark the occasion, Sulzer hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for distinguished guests and dignitaries.

Verder announces the acquisition of Sauermann, a supplier in the HVAC-R market. This strategic acquisition marks a significant step forward for Verder, as it continues to expand its product portfolio and strengthen its position in the global pump and equipment industry.

WEG announced the signing of agreements to acquire Volt Electric Motors (“Volt”), a Turkish manufacturer of industrial and commercial electric motors, a subsidiary of the Saya Group. The acquisition value is US$ 88 million (Enterprise Value – EV), to be paid after the transaction is completed, subject to common price adjustments for this type of operation.

Trials of a cutting-edge fats, oils and grease (FOG) Recovery Hub at Yorkshire Water’s wastewater treatment works in Hull, UK, are helping the utility improve environmental performance while lowering costs, says Chris Clemes, chief executive of engineering technology company EcoClarity.

he Shareholders’ Committee of Voith Management GmbH has appointed Dirk Hoke as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA, effective April 1, 2025, at the latest. He succeeds the long-standing President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Toralf Haag, who left the company on Aug. 31, 2024. Until the start of Dirk Hoke, Andreas Endters serves as interim CEO of the Voith Group, in addition to his duties as CEO of Voith Paper.

EBARA Corporation will establish a new equipment testing and development center for hydrogen infrastructure-related equipment in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, to contribute to the realization of a hydrogen society.

On September 4th, DESMI signed a contract with Eurofins Maritime Services, a part of the international group of Eurofins-laboratories renowned for their wide range of analytical testing services across various industries, including the marine sector. The contract was finalized during the prestigious SMM marine event in Hamburg, marking a significant milestone in our service expansion.

FFL Partners (“FFL”), a private equity firm focused on growth investments, today announced that it has agreed to sell its investment in Ovarro, specialist in critical infrastructure technologies, to Indicor, LLC (“Indicor”), a diversified industrial company specializing in mission-critical technologies across various niche markets.

In an impressive confirmation of the company’s commitment to sustainability, KHS has again been awarded the coveted gold status by rating agency EcoVadis. The Dortmund systems supplier has further improved over last year’s assessment – now earning 73 points out of 100 in the completely revised evaluation method.