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Accuracy and repeatability are two of the important requirements for successful fluid transfer in laboratory, pharmaceutical and OEM applications and these are among the features of Encynova pumps, available through MICHAEL SMITH ENGINEERS.

The patented “J” Model Inlet Stabilizer was designed specifically for the inlet side of all pumps and drastically improves inlet flow conditions, insuring adequate flow into the pump and extending the service life of all inlet system components.

GENEVA, March 22 (UNHCR) – The UN refugee agency is marking World Water Day by reviewing watershed moments and ongoing challenges in its water-related projects worldwide, from Afghanistan to Chad, Eritrea and Ethiopia.

‘Capri Sun’ is the number one lunchbox juice drink in the UK, and a £43 million brand. Manufactured by Coca Cola Enterprises (CCE) at its Milton Keynes plant, the company has invested in a fifth production line, increasing its capacity to reflect increased demand.

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced it has acquired the Electrum Group Ltd., a New Jersey-based company that provides power management services and web-based software for telecommunications, data center and government applications.

While the world market for process equipment and instrumentation is surging upward, the U.S. share is lagging behind. Whereas in the past, sales in individual states such as California were larger than those in all but a few countries, this will no longer be the case. This is the conclusion of the McIlvaine Company in its World Industrial Analysis and Forecast.

As the 3rd edition of ISH North America approaches, show partners are looking to the future and beyond. The event, taking place October 14-16, 2004 in Boston, is the only consolidated trade show incorporating products and services in Kitchen & Bath, Plumbing, PVF, Heating and Air Conditioning in an expansive hall of over 250,000 square feet of exhibit space.

Despite difficult market conditions, in 2003 the Grundfos Group was able to increase its turnover by approx. 4% to DKK 11.152 billion and its pre-tax earnings by an entire 48% to DKK 1.078 billion.

On March 18 in Hannover, Germany, the pump manufacturing Grundfos Group was awarded one of the world’s most prestigious design awards – iF Design Silver Award 2004 – for its sustainable water supply system SQFlex.

The Chairman of the Weir Group, Sir Robert Smith, commented: “In 2003 the Group’s continuing operations delivered increased order input, turnover and operating profit year on year and maintained a strong level of cash generation.