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Wilo GmbH Dortmund presented a new pump type for the first time which reduces electricity consumption by up to 80 percent compared to standard pumps. This technology which is revolutionary for the heating sector, could save up to 3 whole power stations in the medium term.

Thanks to its slender dimensions and variable installation, the modern sewage lifting system DrainLift S by Wilo can find a niche for itself everywhere, leaving full scope for room design.

There is one crucial criterion for pumps in building systems and plant technology: energy consumption. This is why efficiency is given focal attention in pump development at Wilo. And optimum energy efficiency is the outstanding characteristic of the new inline and block pump series IL, DL and BL.

Wilo GmbH, Dortmund (Germany), has developed Wilo-Star STE, a pump specially designed for use in solar circuits. Together with the controller Wilo-StarControl ST, it forms an intelligent double team to guarantee maximum solar yield.

Wilo presents a new series of pumps for use in single to six family dwellings: the Wilo-Star-Family. Together with the circulation pump Wilo-CircoStar, the “family” also includes the two self-regulating “energy saving pumps” Wilo-EasyStar and Wilo-ProfiStar.

A breath of fresh air for occupational safety and environmental protection: trade fair duo ENVITEC and A+A 2001

Professor Takashi Asano of the University of California at Davis (UCD), USA was announced today by the Stockholm Water Foundation as the 11th recipient of the prestigious Stockholm water Prize.

Proving that more products can be manufactured with less water, and that corporate environmental sustainability can go hand-in-hand with the financial bottom line, the General Motors de Mexico Ramos Arizpe Complex was announced today as the 2001 recipient of the prestigious Stockholm Industry Water Award.

Siemens Automation & Drives (A&D) is offering a new soft starter solution for the medium-voltage range: the Simostart MV permits gentle startup and coasting of three-phase asynchronous motors.

The motor terminal voltage will be reduced when starting a system, and then raises it continuously. This avoides mechanical shocks at the pump components as well as pressure surges in piping systems.

STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT – April 24, 2001 – Crane Co. (NYSE:CR) confirmed today that the Board of Directors elected Eric C. Fast as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company at the annual meeting on April 23, 2001. He succeeds R. S. Evans, who will continue to serve the Company as Chairman of the Board.