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Sludge dewatering equipment is important in wastewater treatment. It helps industries and municipalities manage sludge efficiently by reducing its volume and weight. The implementation of stricter environmental regulations and rising water scarcity concerns has made sludge management a key focus area in the U.S. Continue reading as we explore the basics of sludge dewatering equipment and the top factors driving the U.S. sludge dewatering equipment market landscape.

The ultra-low voltage (ULV) motor and drive market is undergoing rapid transformation, with major players making bold moves to secure their foothold in this high-growth market. Recent announcements from Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, and Lenze highlight the three biggest trends shaping the industry today: legacy motion control suppliers entering the market, the rise of modular solutions, and intensified competition driving innovation. These developments underscore the growing importance of ULV technologies in sectors such as mobile robotics, packaging, and intralogistics.

The Frankenthal-based pump and valve manufacturer KSB continued the positive trend of the 2024 financial year in the first six months of 2025, despite facing challenging conditions. Order intake and sales revenue as well as earnings before finance income / expense and income tax (EBIT), adjusted for the costs of introducing SAP S/4HANA, were up on the comparative half of the previous year.

In 2024, DESMI reinforced its position as a provider of Flow Technology solutions, optimizing critical processes in key customer applications across various industries. While the market for Ballast Water Management systems (BWMS) contracted, as expected, due to regulatory deadlines affecting certain marine vessels, the rest of DESMI’s business areas performed solidly with a revenue remaining in line with the record level achieved in 2023.

GEA made a successful start to fiscal year 2025. The company once again recorded profitable growth in the first quarter. With increases in order intake and revenue as well as improvements in key profitability and financial indicators, GEA has laid a strong foundation for the full year.

The Frankenthal-based pump and valve manufacturer KSB continued the positive trend of the 2024 financial year in the first quarter of 2025. Order intake and sales revenue as well as earnings before finance income / expense and income tax (EBIT), adjusted for the costs of introducing SAP S/4HANA, were up on the comparative quarter of the previous year.

Xylem reported first-quarter 2025 results. The Company delivered total revenue of $2.1 billion, on strong execution and demand, partially offset by foreign exchange headwinds. First-quarter earnings per share were up 10 percent on a reported basis and 14 percent on an adjusted basis.

Driven by strong commercial execution and a strategy focused on expanding its offering of solutions and services, Hoyer Group A/S delivered a record-setting performance in 2024 and enters 2025 forecasting continued growth.

Endress+Hauser recorded a positive performance in 2024 amid a challenging environment. The measurement technology and automation solutions specialist increased its sales, created new jobs worldwide, invested more than at any time in its history and maintained profit stability.

GEA looks back on a strong fiscal year and provides a positive outlook for 2025. The technology group, which focuses on mechanical and plant engineering, raised its margin guidance for EBITDA before restructuring expenses twice in 2024 and achieved its 2026 financial targets two years ahead of schedule.