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Pilot trials of an adaptable pressure monitoring device that can tap directly into a utilities water network is protecting a utility in Atlanta, Georgia from avoidable cut-offs, leading to proactive water distribution management, says Lou Rossetti senior vice president of sales North America at Orbis Intelligent Systems.

Southern Water has partnered with specialist technology company Samotics to deploy its SAM4 smart condition monitoring system at sites across southern England. The artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology uses electrical signature analysis (ESA) to help predict when equipment in both wastewater and clean water networks is likely to fail, reducing the risk of service interruptions and environmental pollution.

Thordon Bearings has won the 2025 Motorship Award for T-BOSS, the ship design which replaces a traditional sterntube with a space that allows inspection and maintenance of a seawater-lubricated bearing and seal arrangement from inside the ship.

DAB Pumps has unveiled a new global point-of-sale and display design concept aimed at helping merchants and distributors present the brand’s innovative pump solutions with greater impact, consistency and clarity.

ADT proudly announces the release of TURBOdesign Suite 2025.2, setting a new standard for turbomachinery design and optimization. This update is engineered to accelerate design workflows, deliver even more flexibility in optimization, and bridge the gap between engineering and real-world manufacturing.

With its new fourth treatment stage, the Bickenbach sewage plant is taking a decisive step towards sustainable water and drinking water protection. The modular DULCOZON OZLa ozone system from ProMinent removes micropollutants such as drug residues, pesticides and hormones almost completely and sustainably improves water quality in the Rhine-Main region.

The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) was thrilled to return to Coventry on Thursday, November 20th, for its 8th Annual Awards Ceremony. This year’s event saw a near record number of entries across the eight categories, showcasing outstanding contributions from the electro-mechanical industry.

When flooding strikes, every hour counts. Whether for civil engineering projects, tunnel construction or flood relief, pump technology must be ready for immediate use. While many manufacturers struggle with long delivery times due to order-based production, Tsurumi emphasises that it can deliver almost all pumps immediately from stock, giving users a significant time advantage.

Victaulic will display its new Series 250 Butterfly Valve at elementalLONDON from November 19-20 2025. This marks the first European preview of the new valve which is set to redefine performance, efficiency, and longevity in domestic water, technical cooling, and HVAC systems.

CIRCOR International, Inc. is proud to unveil its new Biofuel Upgrade Kits for IMO Marine Pumps, a strategic advancement that enables commercial marine operators to efficiently and confidently prepare their existing pump systems for biofuel adoption. In response to mounting regulatory pressures and the global drive for emissions reduction, these kits deliver a straightforward, secure, and sustainable retrofit solution specifically engineered to support fuels such as FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) and HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) in line with ISO 8217:2024 requirements.