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Pumps & Valves 2002 (16 -18 October in Antwerp) is the trade fair for industrial pumps, control valves, shut-off valves, services and accessories. In conjunction with several seminars the exhibition is an important event to show new pumps and technologies. Impeller.net – the Online Pump Magazine – was been there and has summarized the most important highlights in the area of pump technology.

IDEX Corporation reported that orders, sales and earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2002, significantly improved from the same quarter last year but were slightly below this year’s second quarter levels. Diluted earnings per share for the just completed quarter were 45 cents.

Madrid-Barajas Airport is the fifth busiest European airfield today and the one with the highest increase in passenger traffic over the last years. To cope with this continous upward trend, the airport is now being extended. ABS pumps are used during the construction of new terminal buildings and runways.

The new Hydromatic PFC6X6 is engineered to utilize Hydromatic’s 40RP “Rapid Prime” self-primer pumps. Enclosed in a fiberglass covered, six foot by six foot primer station, the new above ground lift station is designed to meet and exceed industry specifications for remote primer lift stations as well as provide unmatched benefits to the customer. The new station is pre-engineered, economical and ships complete from the factory for easy installation with the incoming power and piping connections.

Patterson Pump’s The Forceline® NCS Series and Type “F” Sewage Pumps are now offered with a sealing arrangement which requires no flush water, providing substantial savings in areas of maintenance and seal flush water.

National-Oilwell, Inc. announced the signing of a definitive combination agreement with Hydralift ASA that will solidify National Oilwell’s position as the leading global supplier of comprehensive systems and components used in offshore oil and gas drilling and production.

Aquatech 2002 had 23,366 visitors and confirmed its position as the world’s largest water technology and water management exhibition. It attracted more international visitors than the previous edition. No fewer than 109 countries were represented. Moreover, the number of visitors able to decide on purchases rose by 20%. The International Aquatech Innovation Award was presented during Aquatech to the firm of Waterblock for its ‘Watershell’ underground water storage system.

The Board of Directors of the Hydraulic Institute (HI) endorsed the Premium Efficiency Electric Motor program NEMA Premium™. This designation is given to electric motors that meet an industry-defined standard for premium efficiency.

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) has just released a new CD-ROM of its latest pump industry standards, ANSI/HI Pump Standards, 2002 Release. Two new standards have been added: the American National Standards for Submersible Pump Tests (ANSI/HI 11.6-2001) and the American National Standards for Allowable Nozzle Loads on Centrifugal and Vertical Pumps (ANSI/HI 9.6.2-2001).

Following the retirement of Grundfos Group President, Niels Due Jensen, and Vice Group President, Poul Vesterbæk, which will take place according to Grundfos policies by the end of this year, new Group President will be present Group Exec. Vice President, Jens Jørgen Madsen, and new Vice Group President will be present Group Exec. Vice President, Carsten Bjerg. In addition, Segment Director, Søren Ø. Sørensen will be appointed Group Exec. Vice President as of 1 January 2003.