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Pipeline failures do not always stem from ageing infrastructure – many begin at installation, writes Ben Crabtree, global product line director, Ovarro. Errors in jointing, manual testing and inconsistent quality assurance (QA) processes can reduce pipeline quality, leading to leaks, rework and increased costs.

Finish Thompson highlights its MSDB series, a cutting-edge line of magnetic drive sealless centrifugal pumps. Designed to meet the demands of high-head and low-flow applications, the MSDB series offers unparalleled reliability and performance for water and wastewater treatment.

Vacuum pumps are essential to many manufacturing and processing applications, but they are also a source of heat. While modern vacuum pumps are efficient and minimize this heat loss, a certain amount of heat generation is a natural by-product of vacuum generation that can never be completely avoided. Traditionally, much of this heat is allowed to dissipate into the surrounding environment.

Armstrong Industrial in China has further strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Shaoze Wang as Sales Manager – Fluid, based in Shanghai.

Amarinth has successfully engineered and delivered an innovative cryogenic pump solution for Air Products. The project centred on replacing critical legacy equipment that had reached the end of its operational life.

The UK pump industry, like much of the wider engineering sector, is facing a growing challenge that threatens its long-term resilience: the shortage of skilled people. While the sector continues to innovate and adapt to changing market demands, its ability to sustain that progress will ultimately depend on attracting, developing and retaining the right talent.

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is announcing a change in leadership: On July 1, 2026, Dr. Alexander Rozmán will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Dr. Matthias Sckuhr, who is joining the Management Board of the Freudenberg Group where he will assume responsibility for Engineering, Data and Artificial Intelligence at Group level.

Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL) has awarded international technology group ANDRITZ the contract to modernize generating unit 2G4 at the Jebba hydropower plant. The upgrade will improve the unit’s efficiency, power output, and operational flexibility, helping to increase the supply of reliable renewable electricity.

CIRCOR International, Inc. announces its new IMO LB6D 3-screw pumps, ideal for use in oil and gas industry lease automatic custody transfer (LACT) applications. Built to last for LACT boost operations, the IMO LB6D pumps are engineered for maximum functional performance and the minimum of operating expenses.

Dynapumps announces its partnership with the Jetstream dealer network. Jetstream is a global leader in innovative automated high-pressure water blasting equipment, tools, and accessories.