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Those water companies getting on the front foot with leakage targets and technology investment now will be in a strong position going into AMP8, writes Paul Hartley, chief commercial officer, Ovarro.

Armstrong Fluid Technology employees worldwide are marking Earth Day 2024 with a series of activities aimed at cleaning up the local environment, improving sustainability and reducing carbon footprint. Planned activities range from an Energy Hunt challenge to community clean-up efforts to tree planting in local spaces.

The conclusion of EP’s plenary vote on the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive secures financing for environmental protection by implementing the Polluter Pays Principle, lessening financial burden on citizens.

Sometimes there are moments that surprise even experts. This was the case recently when a dewatering pump survived a drop test from a height of seven metres – which was not really to be expected.

The water sector is at the forefront of the UK’s sustainability revolution, but this is not without its challenges. The need for greater investment, underpinned by robust data, was the subject of British Water’s second annual Creating a More Sustainable Water Sector Conference in Manchester on 21 March 2024.

Based on his world-renowned research on the virtual water trade, digital river mapping, and inclusion of human activity in the water cycle, Taikan Oki has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize 2024.

On March 22, 2024, the world once again observes World Water Day. Under this year’s theme “Water for Peace,” the United Nations calls for actions that illustrate how sustainable water management can contribute to the creation of peace and stability worldwide.

Robbie Moore MP, UK government minister for water, has addressed the demand gap in resources during his keynote address at British Water’s International Reception, which took place in London on 19 February 2024. He called for greater collaboration and innovation in finding solutions.

The low voltage AC drive market is currently undergoing a profound shift. Traditionally, drives have been treated and marketed as a standalone component, however current demands from machine builders and end-users have necessitated viewing drives more holistically as part of a whole system solution.

In this latest insight, Vanessa Lopez, Research Analyst at Interact Analysis reviews the situation and investigates the key suitors for the potential acquisition of Innomotics. This insight has been generated as part of Interact Analysis’ annual report on the low voltage AC motor market.