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Representing the interests of UK and Irish manufacturers and suppliers of liquid pumps and other pump related equipment, the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) was established as a not-for-profit trade association in 1941.

The pump customers, markets and competitors keep changing so fast that top management of pump companies is challenged to stay abreast of the latest developments and then interpret them properly.

Ebara Corporation supported the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”)*, which was set up by the Financial Stability Board (“FSB”).

Due to increased demand for plastic injection moulding tools, German-based Heiform Werkzeug- und Formenbau was having to outsource production of some components up until the start of 2019, which led to an increase in logistics costs. In order to make these production processes more efficient and to be able to bring them back in-house, the company decided to extend the two existing company buildings by building a connecting annexe.

Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube (Singapore) Pte Ltd recently celebrated its 40th anniversary and announced the further strengthening of its Singapore regional headquarters as Project Management Hub for the Asia Pacific region. The outlook for project activity in the region is positive.

Xylem has unveiled a new dry test pit for large capacity pumps at its global manufacturing plant in Emmaboda, Sweden. The new facility will enable testing of wastewater pumps up to 20,000 pounds (lbs) in horizontal and vertical configurations in a dry environment. Customers can receive in-depth and exact performance data for their intended application.

Despite the challenges of working in the offshore environment, Sulzer Wood has recently recorded nine years without a lost time incident, which equates to approximately 1.5 million man hours. This milestone has been achieved through a combined effort, where everyone contributes to the safety culture.

To celebrate Manchester City’s epic Premier League title win, global water technology company Xylem has teamed up with City and Heineken Manchester to produce ‘Raining Champions’ – a limited edition beer made with purified rainwater collected from the rooftop of City’s Etihad Stadium. ‘Raining Champions’ is the latest in a campaign by Xylem and City to show football fans globally how every country on earth faces serious and escalating water challenges, such as lack of access to clean water and flooding.

Flowtech Water Solutions is a pump, pressurisation unit, booster set and general water services supplier, specialising in the Building Services and HVAC sector. Established in 1996, the company provides a range of standard and bespoke water booster sets and pressurisation units for the domestic and commercial market.

Founded in September 1969 as a small trade operation, in 2019 Pumpenfabrik Wangen GmbH is now a globally operating company with its headquarters, development and production site in Wangen in the Allgäu region of Germany. Wangen pumps and pump components enjoy regional, national and international repute and are used on every continent across the globe.