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AxFlow has reached an agreement to divest INNVA A/S to Hawle Austria Group. This decision comes after five successful years of collaboration and growth with INNVA as part of AxFlow Norway.

Sulzer adds South Africa, Ireland and Finland to its group of Top Employer countries in 2025, also gaining recertification for Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the UK and the USA. With these new country awards, Sulzer is recognized for the first time as a regional Top Employer in Europe.

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced a new partnership with Parts Town, a leading distributor of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) HVAC parts. This collaboration will improve access to critical components and deliver expanded service excellence to customers.

Global sealing expert Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is starting the new year with a new management team. As of January 1, 2025, the company’s management team consists of Dr. Matthias Sckuhr (CEO), Kerstin Borrs (CFO) and Gary VanWambeke (CTO). Under this alignment, the CTO will also assume responsibility for tasks formerly assigned to a COO position.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has recognized Siemens’ location in Fürth, Germany, as a Sustainability Lighthouse. This model plant in Fürth is the 21st factory worldwide to receive this honor to date.

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.