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Digital water technology company InfoTiles is enhancing its innovative software technology following investment from Netherlands-based venture capital fund 4impact. In collaboration with existing Norwegian investors, ProVenture and industrial-utility company Lyse Vekst, 4impact’s investment supports the development of the InfoTiles software, while supporting growth of InfoTiles’ business operation in international markets.

Xylem has completed its acquisition of Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. The combination creates the most advanced platform of capabilities to address customers’ and communities’ critical water challenges. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the combined company becomes the largest pure-play water technology company, with $7.3 billion in pro forma revenue and more than 22,000 employees globally.

The team leader of the business unit chemical, pulp & paper at NETZSCH Pumpen & Systeme GmbH from Waldkraiburg, Egon Grainer, successfully participated in the 33rd Dresden-Dakar-Banjul Rally. Together with his rally partner Christian, he was able to master the journey to Banjul despite some initial difficulties.

The European Federation of National Associations of Water Services elects a new president, committee chairs and Executive Committee, to oversee the continued protection of Europe’s water consumers and the environment

Amarinth has signed PE Energy Ltd, based in Nigeria, as a West African agent and Approved Certified Service Provider. PE Energy Ltd is one of the most trusted and sought-after partners in the West African oil and gas industry with a team of internationally trained experts delivering solutions and application engineering expertise in upstream, midstream, and downstream processes.

Atlas Copco has acquired Maziak Compressor Services Ltd., a UK distributor of air compressors, nitrogen generators and process cooling equipment as well as related services and support.

Metering technology manufacturer ProMinent has won the highest distinction – the iF DESIGN AWARD 2023 Gold – and is now one of the top winners of the world-renowned design label. The award was presented to the winners at a glamorous ceremony in Berlin.

Drive manufacturer Flender has officially completed construction work on the expansion of its site in Voerde, Germany, with the opening of its new logistics and storage hall for the assembly of large gear units. The hall has been built on an open area on the company’s premises covering almost 8,000 square meters.

Celeros Flow Technology announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Filtration business unit to London headquartered private equity firm, Px3 Partners. Celeros FT is held by funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, Inc.

Xylem delivered significant progress towards its Sustainability Goals in 2022, including enabling water utilities to reduce their CO2e emissions by 2.8 million metric tons since 2019.