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Improvements in technology have resulted in mines being cut deeper which is pushing the boundaries of existing equipment.

Waterjet cutting technology is today used in many different applications. For each application, the waterjet system must meet specific requirements. In order to use this technology in an effective and economically viable way, you must choose a pump type that suits your needs.

The main focus at the KSB stand is on the company’s comprehensive array of pumps and valves for heat transfer applications. For decades now, KSB products have been serving reliably in diverse heating circuits at plants in the chemical, petrochemical, food, wood-processing, textile and paper industries.

Flowserve will host a one-day energy summit on Oct. 17 at the Omni Park West Hotel in Dallas, Texas. The summit with a number of key experts in energy efficiency and cost reduction, will focus on helping businesses reduce their energy consumption by at least 20 percent by using the right tools and resources.

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, said it has repurchased a total of CHF 392 million of its CHF 500 million, 3.75 percent bonds due in 2009.

The 21st Pollutec, the international environment equipment, technologies and services exhibition, will be staged from 29th November to 2nd December in Paris, at the heart of France’s leading economic region. The show expects to welcome some 1,400 exhibitors from around thirty countries and over 40,000 visitors, 15% of whom will be from outside France.

Control and monitor your pumps’ operation with the new Series MPC Junior Pump Controller (MPC Jr.) from the Mercoid division of Dwyer Instruments, Inc.

IDEX Corporation today announced that its vice president and controller, Clinton L. Kooman, will retire in December 2005 after 40 years of service to IDEX and its predecessor companies. Michael J. Yates has been appointed vice president and controller, effective October 10, 2005.

Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has supplemented its range of Profibus-enabled transmitters with the Sitrans Probe LU. A&D offers a comprehensive range of field devices and is the leader in the area of ultrasonic level transmitters.

The new Li’L Sucker™ sump cleaning system from Master Chemical is designed for a market that other manufacturers attempt to reach with machines such as wet/dry vacuums, drum top vacuums and air powered units.