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Celeros Flow Technology (Celeros FT) has announced the appointment of David Young to the newly created post of Aftermarket Service Development Director. The news comes as the company seeks to extend the global reach of its aftermarket support and further improve the range of lifecycle services it offers customers.

Specialty chemicals company Evonik is driving forward the green transformation of industry. With its new innovation strategy, it is stepping up its focus on sustainability. To this end, it is bundling a large proportion of its R&D activities in three new innovation growth areas. These should generate additional sales of €1.5 billion by 2032, compared with 2023.

Mr. Olli Hänninen (M.Sc. Industrial Management) has been appointed Senior Vice President, Strategy, at Valmet as of October 1, 2024. In this position he will report to the President and CEO Thomas Hinnerskov and is a member of Valmet’s Executive Team.

The family of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is facing intense scrutiny. A reporting rule will take effect in the United States in 2026, while Europe has actually been considering a sweeping, cross-industry ban on these substances since early last year.

British Water’s annual UK Water Company Performance Survey asks contractors, consultants and suppliers to rate their clients’ performance in 12 areas, including professionalism, contractual approach and communication. For the third year running, innovation continues to be the lowest scoring area – at a time when there are widespread calls for water companies to find new ways of working to address key challenges. The average score for innovation was 6.3, which has dropped from last year’s average score of 6.4 out of ten.

Atlas Copco Group has appointed Koen Lauwers President of the Vacuum Technique business area and member of Group Management, effective January 1, 2025. Koen Lauwers is currently President for the Semiconductor division within the same business area.

Merck, a leading science and technology company, and Siemens, a leading technology company deepened their mutual cooperation aimed at taking smart manufacturing to the next level.

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.