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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited the booth of drive specialist Flender as part of his opening tour of Hannover Messe 2025. Together with the Prime Minister of Lower Saxony, Stephan Weil, and the Canadian Ambassador to the EU, Stéphane Dion, the Chancellor gained an insight into the digital transformation of the Bocholt-based company and its contribution to strengthening Germany’s competitiveness as an industrial location

Ecoflex VIP already combines the best heat loss performance and flexibility for foam insulated pipes on the market. At ISH 2025, GF Building Flow Solutions introduced a high-flexible version, tailored to medium to large sized local heat distribution network applications, where the pipe size reduction is critical.

Hoyer unveiled its new ESS Partner Program for Hoyer Energy-Saving System today at Sea Asia. The initiative will establish a structured global network of partners to support shipowners, ship operators, and fleet managers seeking to reduce energy consumption and cut costs related to marine motor applications.

LEWA has significantly improved the performance of its LEWA ecoflow LDG process pump. The upgraded model delivers a 15% increase in hydraulic power within the same footprint. This development enables operators to benefit from better performance with no increase in installation space or cost.

Alfa Laval is expanding its hygienic valve portfolio by introducing the Unique SSV Pressure Relief Valve and the Leakage Detection Butterfly Valve, alongside new smaller sizes of the Unique Mixproof CIP and Unique Mixproof Process valves.

Denso introduces the Archco 456, a groundbreaking two-component, high-solids epoxy coating designed to enhance performance and protection in critical pipeline applications.

Fluctuating weather conditions in combination with architectural preferences create energy and comfort challenges. With Uponor Smatrix AI, GF Building Flow Solutions introduces a solution pioneering Artificial Intelligence in radiant control software to increase comfort while reducing energy. Integrating AI into the latest Smatrix control for underfloor heating systems, it enables fast response, keeping the building at ideal temperatures throughout seasons.

KROHNE highlights the verification of ultrasonic flow meters using small volume provers, a common technique in the oil and gas sector. Ultrasonic Flow Meter Verification emphasizes the importance of optimizing custody transfer processes and reducing operational costs.

FUCHS Lubricants Co., an independent lubricant supplier, announces the appointment of Megan O’Meara as the new President of FUCHS North America, effective February 10, 2025. In her role, Megan O’Meara will oversee key functions including Sales, Marketing, Technical, Product Management, IT, and Digital Transformation for the North American operations.

The more different suspensions and solutions are conveyed, the greater the challenges for the pumps. For example, Honeywell Specialty Chemicals GmbH at the Seelze site in Lower Saxony, Germany, had to contend with heavy wear and cost-intensive system downtimes.