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Grundfos reports continued momentum and sales growth in most markets with Western Europe, China, and the global Service Business as the main contributors.

Parker Hannifin Corporation reported results for the fiscal 2019 fourth quarter and full year ended June 30, 2019.

Baker Hughes, a GE company announced results for the second quarter of 2019.

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft is standing by its business outlook for 2019, despite various special effects having a negative impact on earnings in the second quarter of the year.

Xylem reported second quarter 2019 net income of $139 million, or $0.77 per share.

Flowserve Corporation announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019.

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. announced second quarter 2019 results.

In the first half of 2019, Sulzer maintained the momentum of 2018. Order intake grew by 7.5 percent organically and by 8.7 percent including acquisitions. Sales increased by 13.1 percent, mostly organically. Operational EBITA was up 15.4 percent to CHF 159 million for an improved operational ROSA of 9.0 percent. Sulzer increases its guidance for order intake and sales for the full year.

The Gorman-Rupp Company reports financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019.

In the first half of 2019, geopolitical uncertainties such as the trade dispute between the USA and China, the situation in Middle East and the upcoming Brexit in Europe had a negative impact on the economic environment.