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In its eighth voluntary sustainability report, the Dortmund specialist for filling and packaging systems transparently discloses the progress it has made in corporate governance, social responsibility and environmental protection. Based on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), the report was independently audited and granted limited audit assurance.

CIRCOR International celebrates the 100th anniversary of Zenith Pumps, a trusted name in precision gear metering solutions for industries around the world. Founded in 1926, Zenith Pumps has spent a century delivering accurate, reliable, pulse-free performance for demanding applications, helping customers achieve consistency, efficiency and long-term value.

The sales team at Armstrong Industrial has been further strengthened with three recent appointments to serve customers in North America and in the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

Pump Action Limited, a provider of pump and engineering solutions, announces the appointment of David McIntosh as their new Sales Director. David brings over 15 years of experience in the pump industry. His extensive technical expertise, market knowledge and proven ability to adapt to evolving industry demands will ensure that Pump Action continues to deliver and go above and beyond for our customers.

Global machinery and plant manufacturer GEA delivered a very good performance in the first quarter of 2026. The Company improved all relevant financial performance metrics compared to the prior-year quarter.

Packo, a Verder company, announces that the production of Verdermag magnetic drive pumps is now fully integrated into its manufacturing facility in Diksmuide, Belgium.

At its Annual General Meeting for the 2025 financial year, pump and valve manufacturer KSB presented results that once again surpassed those of the previous year. In 2025, the SDAX-listed Group passed the € 3 billion mark in both order intake and, for the first time, sales revenue. The company also increased its EBIT (earnings before finance income / expense and income tax).

Flender has officially started operating its new location in Brazil, strengthening its presence and service offerings in South America, especially in the wind energy sector, but also in the broadly diversified industrial business. This move follows the successful acquisition of the service business for wind turbine and assimilated industrial gear units from Wärtsilä Brasil Ltda., which started as a partnership in 2018 and represents the natural progression of this collaboration.

Grundfos, Danfoss, DSV and others have joined forces to investigate how materials and components from end-of-use products can be given a new lease of life and thus utilised far more effectively than at present. For example, through a joint take-back system designed to ensure more reuse and recycling.

LACO is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, US, and manufactures comprehensive vacuum solutions, vacuum chambers and advanced leak detection equipment, designed for aerospace, research and development, and diverse industrial applications.