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The third IFAT Africa, held from July 9 to 11, 2019, was able to reinforce its reputation as the leading trade fair for water, sewage, refuse and recycling in Southern Africa. The growing numbers of exhibitors and visitors created a spirit of enthusiasm on the fair ground in Johannesburg, South Africa, as well as optimism with regard to the environmental technologies market in this part of the world.

Technology group GEA’s own culture of innovation serves as the key to securing future commercial success and fostering further growth. To this end, GEA invited customers, research partners and select start-ups to its third “GEA Innovation Forum.”

Digitisation is changing pump, compressor and vacuum technology. The devices are networked with each other, automatically exchange data and integrate into larger self-learning plant systems.

The United Arab Emirates is investing huge amounts of money in securing its future water and energy supply. For overseas companies in these sectors, the trade fair WETEX is the platform for showcasing their innovations and technologies relating to water, wastewater, energy and the environment. It is taking place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center from October 21–23, 2019. The event is hosted by the water and energy authority DEWA, the country s largest public-sector company.

The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) announces its call for entries for the 2020 Innovation Awards Competition.

Non-compliant pumping equipment remains a major problem in the UK market, where CE marking is compulsory.

An overhaul of British Water’s wastewater treatment technicians’ training means plant operatives will now undertake onsite assessment to complete the course.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the built environment accounts for nearly 40 percent of electricity consumption in the U.S. A large portion of this energy is consumed by HVACR systems efforts to heat or cool the indoor environment.

With a clear commitment to the exhibiting industry, bauma CTT RUSSIA, Russia s leading trade fair for construction and mining machinery, came to a close on Friday, June 7.

The Chem Show announced its schedule for the 2019 Seminar Program, including more than 30 technical sessions hosted by exhibiting partners covering the latest trends, issues and opportunities throughout the CPI.