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During the first half-year, the Group’s inflow of orders amounted to SEK 5,591 million (5,704), which is 7 percent lower than the previous year for the current structure of the Group after adjustment for the effects of exchange rate movements. The decrease is almost exclusively attributable to Rail.

The pump selection software Spaix does not only optimise the selection and configuration of the best pump, but also the supply and procurement process. Therewith the software package on one hand is a planning tool for engineering, on the other hand it is suitably very well to the manufacturer side in order to provide a quotation efficiently. The following example of a pump station from the Degussa AG demonstrates, how Spaix works.

PCM Pompes annonced that the company has opened a new subsidiary, PCM Delasco Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida. PCM Delasco Inc. will supply PCM Moineau and PCM Delasco products to the North American market.

Russell Finex introduces a new Horizontal Filter which offers even easier operation and maintenance along with the same high operating performance in terms of improved product quality, increased capacity and reduced maintenance costs as the award winning Eco Self Cleaning Filter.

No water No future is a major concern for all of the world. How to manage water is a big issue for the water industry. Aquatech Asia, Regional Trade Event for Water & Waste Water Technology and Water Management is the leading show in Asia on water technology, products and services, that gives a great opportunity for key industry players to exchange knowledge and experiences in the water management and introduce new trends,

technology, and innovations of the water.

For many years the companies Bänninger, Reiskirchen and ASV Stübbe, Vlotho cultivate good business connections. Both companies are members of the Group AZ. To be close to the Romanian market both decided to set up a common marketing company in Romania, BAENNINGER STUEBBE ROMANIA SRL.

Taking into consideration the size of this country, the population and the industrial development the Peoples Republic of China represents a enormous market potential. With its products this is a potential where the company can find its benefits.

During Pumps & Valves 2002 Bemas, the Belgian Maintenance Association, sets up two lectures on maintenance oriented topics.

Since Monday, August 19, 2002, VSX – VOGEL SOFTWARE has restarted the operating after the interruption caused by the flood disaster.

The “Community Benefit/Clean Water” Bicentenary Foundation, which the shareholders of Georg Fischer AG have made possible, also enjoys broad public acceptance and has attracted numerous additional donations. Working together with international charities, the Foundation was able to put the CHF 3.6 million at its disposal to good use, successfully completing five projects for the supply of clean drinking water in Cambodia, Niederurnen, Cameroon, Mozambique, Ecuador and Moldavian.