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NETZSCH Pumps USA is proud to announce that Jean McAllister has joined the company as Vice President of Finance and Controlling. Jean will be based in the company’s Exton, PA office.

Thirteen startups from nine countries have been selected to fast-track their solutions in global water technology company Xylem’s 2025 Partnerships Accelerator. Focused on addressing critical challenges facing water-stressed communities and water-intensive businesses, their technologies offer new ways to detect contamination, optimize aging systems, reduce energy use, and, critically, keep water flowing.

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.

Clearpro Construction Water Solutions Pty Ltd (“Clearpro”), a specialty water treatment rental company has become part of Atlas Copco Group.

utz-Jesco GmbH, a leading provider of chemical dosing technology, is proud to announce the acquisition of the FXM line of peristaltic metering pumps from Valmet. This strategic move enhances Lutz-Jesco’s portfolio and strengthens its global presence in industrial and municipal fluid handling markets.

Thordon Bearings has welcomed Denmark’s damZgard Mechanics to its network of authorized distributors. With a solid reputation as a supplier of mechanical engineering solutions to Denmark’s maritime industries, damZgard Mechanics will be responsible for facilitating existing and new maritime customer requirements and developing new business opportunities in other markets outside of marine.

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.

CIRCOR International, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Theodore (Ted) Damaskinos, Jr. as Vice President and General Manager of the company’s Hauppauge, NY facility, which operates under the Aerospace & Defense segment. Ted will report directly to Tony Najjar, President & Chief Executive Officer of CIRCOR International.

As the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) celebrates its 80th anniversary, it has announced an exciting, fresh new approach to its annual conference, which takes place at the British Motor Museum on 18 September this year.