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Population growth, urbanization, and persistent drought are straining water resources in varied locations around the world, while pollution and contamination compound these challenges, resulting in billions of dollars in economic losses. Serious action and innovative measures will be required to identify effective solutions to these challenges and develop sustainable water policies. Water reuse is a proven approach that can help meet growing water demands, while safeguarding existing water supplies.

The German-based association arche noVa specializes in the provision and restoration of drinking water supplies in disaster areas. The devastating earthquake in Nepal claims humanitarian workers in these days in particular because according to the association, besides the rescue of buried people and medical care, the experience shows that there is an enormous need in the field of water supply after catastrophes with such large destructive power.

At their recent Spring Technical Meetings in Houston, Texas, the Fluid Sealing Association (FSA) unveiled to their membership an exciting new strategic direction change for the association.

Kirloskar Ebara Pumps Limited finished testing #2500 pressure class pump designed and manufactured for Saudi Aramco, a Saudi Arabia base oil company.

To fortify the brand Endress+Hauser even further, the company is acquiring 100 percent of the process automation business of Colsein Ltda., its longtime sales and service partner in Bogotà.

As a global company with the resources, technologies and values to make a positive impact in the world, Pentair is proud to support the Fish 2.0 business competition through the Pentair Foundation. Fish 2.0, which gives sustainable seafood businesses an opportunity to gain visibility, find strategic partners and, ultimately, garner new investments, aligns with Pentair s efforts to help provide reliable and efficient solutions for the global food industry.

Overspeed protection is a key requirement in the power generation industry where failure of the turbine or pump speed governing system can lead to rotor damage with expensive consequences. Independent speed monitoring and protection is therefore an essential requirement to minimise these risks as far as practicable.

Siemens has widened its portfolio of planetary gear units. The Planurex 3 is available in ten sizes, with a torque range from 1,700 to 5,450 kNm. This raises the highest torque in the standard modular system from the previous 2,600 kNm up to 5,450 kNm.

In these days Voith Hydro Mississauga in Ontario, Canada, celebrates its 25th anniversary. In the years of its operation the company has established a center of excellence for coil production.

Gear manufacturer, Santasalo, is pleased to introduce their new series of planetary gear units to the global industrial market. The new Quatro+ range offers higher torques without the requirement to increase the gear unit size or weight.