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Following 2022’s double-digit growth in revenues, the low voltage AC motor market slowed substantially in 2023. While still positive, the market grew by a modest 4.2% in realized revenue terms over the year. Compared with 2021 and 2022’s growth of 21.5% and 16.4% respectively, a 4.2% growth rate indicates a significant slowdown in the market.

Industrial companies and commercial building owners wanting to reduce waste to improve cost efficiency and save water, must become smarter in their operations, writes Paul Hartley, Chief Commercial Officer at Ovarro. Making the best use of available data is key to optimising processes and becoming more efficient.

NETZSCH Pumps USA highlights its complex fluid handling solutions for mining applications. The NEMO Progressing Cavity Pump, TORNADO T2 Rotary Lobe Pump, PERIPRO Peristaltic Pumps, and Dewatering Skid are safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions ideal for mines that require a small and compact movable unit to address their dewatering challenges.

Global engineering firm Sulzer is celebrating a successful two years of its Youth Engagement Programme, run by ESG partner Ahead Partnership. The Sulzer Youth Engagement Programme will now run for a third year after Sulzer has committed to continuing the programme.

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) announces that its Energy Rating (ER) program is recognized by two major incentive programs providing rebates.

Sulzer is launching a new end-to-end licensed technology – CAPSULTM – for the continuous manufacturing of polycaprolactone (PCL), a biodegradable polyester often used in the packaging, textile, agricultural and horticultural industries.

An updated innovation accelerator has been launched by Spring as part of a multi-year effort to remove the barriers to mobilising trials at pace within the water sector. The new Spring Accelerator calls for implementable innovations for water companies to trial, progress and adopt in collaboration, working to deliver ambitions set out in the 2050 Water Innovation Strategy.

Global water technology company, Xylem has announced the launch of the Flojet N-Fuser – a new gas infusion system engineered to deliver inline and on demand infusion in beverage dispensing systems.

Matching the right elastomer to an application is key to ensuring an o-ring’s optimal performance and mitigating premature failure. One critical factor to consider is resistance to process fluids.

Regular pump system maintenance is essential to prevent significant cost and reputational issues. Thomas Marks, General Manager at the Association for Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) looks at several issues that poor pump maintenance can lead to and outlines some of the key steps that can be taken to minimise the chance of them emerging.