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Sulzer recently celebrated the official launch of a brand new test and assembly center built alongside its existing pump manufacturing facility in Mexico City. The new state-of-the-art facility features a 10-meter-deep hydraulics test bed for large pumps, a digital monitoring system and a dedicated packaging area.

Pins in particular are critical to parts and components during potting processes. If the miniature contacts become contaminated with glue, the electrical conductivity suffers, along with the component quality.

The Wilo Group has received the prestigious Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA). A jury of leading experts from industry and science have recognised the multinational technology group in the “Add Value!” category for the adaptive worker assistance that has been deployed in the Smart Factory at the Wilopark in Dortmund.

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.

Europump (the European Pump Association) which represents 15 National Associations across the continent of Europe continues to develop the programme of presentations for its 2024 Annual Meeting, taking place at the spectacular De Vere Beaumont Estate near Windsor from 22nd – 24th May.

KHS’ range of digital services has now been extended to include the ConnectApp portfolio that gives customers greater efficiency and transparency. The first new application supports maintenance and servicing in the operation of filling lines.

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.

The 30th anniversary event of the Water Africa exhibition and seminar series, which is co-located with West Africa Building & Construction, takes place in Ghana on 26-28 June 2024.

With modern treatment technology for mobile water plants, Lutz-Jesco GmbH is ensuring a stable supply of drinking water in destroyed areas of Ukraine. To mark World Water Day 2024, which is being held this year under the motto “Water for Peace”, the company is pledging to further strengthen its global charitable efforts.

Busch Vacuum Solutions, Pfeiffer Vacuum and centrotherm clean solutions are now united under the umbrella of the new Busch Group. Together, they offer an extensive product portfolio and improved customer experience. Headquartered in Germany’s Black Forest, the Busch Group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of comprehensive vacuum solutions, including vacuum pumps, vacuum systems, blowers, compressors and gas abatement systems.