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Zenit Pumps (China) Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Tsurumi Pump Co., Ltd. have officially announced a strategic optimization of their commercial operations. Effective from July the 1st 2026, the Sales Departments of both companies will integrate their operations to create a unified and highly efficient commercial framework.

Xylem announced two executive leadership appointments, effective July 1, both reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Matthew Pine.

Atlas Copco has launched a new range of Emergency Trash Pumps (ETP) to complement its existing dewatering portfolio. The new pumps provide a robust and portable solution for fast and reliable water removal in challenging environments. Designed for construction, mining, quarrying and other industrial dewatering applications, the ETP range offers dedicated models for both clean water and dirty water handling.

The 11th edition of the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW2026) concluded on a high note, drawing 2,000 delegates, including 800 leaders and 21,000 trade visitors from over 71 countries and regions to the Sands Expo and Convention Centre from 15 to 18 June 2026.

Hydrolevel Company highlights its Steam Pro Kit, a low water cut-off kit designed specifically for steam boiler gauge glass attachments. The Steam Pro Kit combines an advanced electronic low water cut-off with rugged components and installer-friendly features to deliver reliable protection, streamlined installations, and straightforward retrofits.

At a time of increasing weather volatility, it is no surprise that regulators expect water companies to maintain an intense focus on leakage detection, writes Dineke Fischer, senior executive, Ovarro. Three months after the last drought ended, dry conditions this spring have increased the risk of a summer drought in parts of England, reported the National Drought Group on 19 June 2026.

Dedicated to sustainable energy for a quarter of a century: WELTEC BIOPOWER is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026, looking back on an impressive track record. Since its foundation in 2001, the company, based in Vechta, has evolved from a specialist plant manufacturer into an internationally sought-after full-service provider of biogas and biomethane plants.

GEA has once again been recognized as one of the world’s most sustainable companies. In the joint “World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026” ranking by TIME Magazine and Statista, the company took first place among all evaluated German companies for the first time. Out of over 5,000 evaluated companies, it ranks 17th worldwide among 750 finalists.

Endress+Hauser opened two new facilities in the United States in June 2026. With these locations in Greenwood, Indiana, and Edgmont, Pennsylvania, the company is further expanding its presence in the country and strengthening its collaboration with regional sales and service representative partners. The inaugurations were attended by customers, partners, and employees, as well as state and local city representatives.

When it comes to industrial vacuum systems, efficiency is not just determined by the vacuum pump you choose. It is also shaped by how your vacuum supply is configured. This configuration defines how vacuum is generated, distributed, and matched to the actual requirements of the application. One of the most impactful changes a facility can make is to move from a decentral to a central vacuum supply.