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August 22, 2024 marked a significant milestone in the history of Atlas Copco Group. The Groups employee driven global initiative, Water for All, celebrates its 40th anniversary, an anniversary that represents four decades of unwavering commitment to making clean and safe water universally available.

Taking care of the constantly increasing requirements regarding environmental protection, URACA developed a concept that allows the pumping of critical media under high pressure without the pumped media escaping to the environment.

Newly formed teams quickly discover that there are plenty of synergies to be explored. This also holds true for the partnership between South American beverage multi Postobón and KHS – which in a very short time indeed has yielded not one but three filling lines featuring various block systems.

The classic glass beer bottle offers numerous advantages for producers and consumers compared to other types of containers. In addition to a fresh taste and protection from external contaminants, the bottle design communicates the brand image and contributes to the enjoyment of the beverage. With this in mind, it’s no coincidence that in Germany alone, there are currently several billion glass bottles from various breweries in circulation.

The Pump & Motor Division Europe of Parker Hannifin has announced the launch of its new T7G Series of hydraulic pumps for trucks. New, stronger housings combined with Parker’s latest pump variable speed drive technology make this family of single and double hydraulic vane pumps perfect for installation in any type of truck using the ISO 7653 mounting standard.

GEMÜ BB02, B22, B42 and B52 ball valves have been deemed “suitable for use with oxygen” following a comprehensive examination by the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM). This marks a valuable addition to the existing range of products, which already includes globe and diaphragm valves as well as butterfly valves for oxygen.

How old is your compressed air piping system? Ensuring your compressed air distribution system operates efficiently is crucial for the overall efficiency and performance of your compressed air system. Here are ten signs that indicate it’s time to replace or upgrade your compressed air pipe.

ARI-Armaturen Albert Richter GmbH & Co. KG (ARI), a leading European valve-industry company, has announced the acquisition of Warren Controls, Inc., a control valve company based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

The International Water Association and Xylem are pleased to share the results of the third edition of the IWA Climate Smart Utilities Recognition Programme. The 2024 Recognition Programme raises awareness of the steps being taken by water and sanitation utilities operating in challenging conditions to respond to climate change.

The water sector needs to build infrastructure at scale over the coming decades. Ahead of her keynote address to the Water Industry Forum on 25 September, Sharon Darcy, chair of the Linear Infrastructure Planning Panel, says competing demands with other sectors over allocation of resources means a collaborative approach is vital.