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Endress+Hauser inaugurated its new company campus in Cernay, in the Alsace region of France, on 2 October 2026. The event was attended by customers, partners, company employees, and business and government representatives. Endress+Hauser has been manufacturing flowmeters in Cernay for customers worldwide since 1991.

Following the launch of the European Water Academy (EUWA), led by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), Xylem announced a commitment to provide quarterly training programs throughout 2027 in support of the initiative, delivered through its new Xylem Academy.

Parker Hannifin has opened the Parker Motion Systems Experience Center in Offenburg, Germany on 15th September 2026, giving customers and channel partners a single location to test, compare and specify motion system technologies for mobile and industrial applications.

The Board of Directors of GF has appointed Lorraine Frega as new President of GF Building Flow Solutions and member of the Executive Committee, effective 18 November 2026.

EurEau welcomes the State of the European Union announcement (16.09.26) to put water and water security higher on the European political agenda.

With the start of his term, Winnecken is focusing on enhancing competitiveness, advocating for reliable framework conditions, and increasing the visibility of the industry.

Following its acquisition of compressor manufacturer Köhler & Hörter (KOHO Kompressorsysteme, or KOHO) last year, the marine pump and gauging system specialist Svanehoj has appointed long-time Neuman & Esser executive Jens Wulff as Managing Director of KOHO and Head of Compressors at Svanehoj.

Water scarcity, increasing industrial demand, and stricter wastewater treatment requirements are driving up investment needs in the water sector worldwide. Water reuse, in particular, is gaining importance. In this market environment, the Australian-German water technology company De.mem significantly increased its revenue, earnings, and operating cash flow in the first half of 2026.

As aging infrastructure, rising costs and more demanding operating conditions put greater pressure on critical systems, Xylem marks 125 years of Flygt engineering heritage and the breakthroughs that have helped make pumping more reliable, efficient and intelligent.

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced it has completed the acquisition of Cat Pumps Corporation, a leading provider of high-pressure, positive displacement pumps, for $350 million in cash plus a potential earnout of up to $50 million in Franklin Electric stock based on future performance.