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Mathias Weyers (53) has resigned from his position as Member of the Executive Board and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Wilo Group with effect from 30 June 2024. Weyers, who can look back on a long and successful career at Wilo, is leaving the company at his own request to pursue new professional challenges. He will be succeeded by Dr Patrick Niehr (50), who previously served on the Executive Board as Chief Change Officer (CCO).

Flacks Group, the parent company of Pleuger Industries, announces the acquisition of Artemyn, a division previously owned by Imerys SA, a publicly listed company on the Euronext. This strategic acquisition marks Flacks Group’s significant entry into the mining industry, reinforcing its diversified portfolio and global reach.

Siemens converters Sinamics G220, S200, and V20, as well as the Simotics S-1FK2 motor, now come with an Environmental Product Declaration. This declaration is based on a comprehensive life cycle assessment according to ISO 14021.

The VDMA Valves Association and Messe Düsseldorf want to join forces in the future at the world’s leading trade fair for the valve industry, VALVE WORLD EXPO. VDMA Valves will be the conceptual sponsor of VALVE WORLD EXPO. The official signing of the cooperation agreement took place in Düsseldorf at the beginning of July.

Georgian mineral water brand of international renown Borjomi successfully marries rich tradition with future technology. It’s greatly supported in this endeavor by KHS – with the delivery and installation of three filling and packaging lines and much more.

Sulzer technology has been selected for a major renewable energy project in China as part of the country’s national program aimed at driving renewable energy production. Powerful energy storage systems are a prerequisite for solar plants to make a significant contribution to the security of supply.

In many industrial processes, three-way valves perform the important function of mixing or splitting flowing media. Schubert & Salzer has now developed the first three-way ball sector valve for the ideal control of the flow rate of liquids and gases.

In a world where technology and sustainability are front-of-mind factors, the pump solutions market is finding innovative ways to respond to opportunities and the market’s rising expectations. According to RMI Pressure Systems managing director Joe Keenan, the design and implementation of cost-effective high pressure pump solutions mean not only providing the lowest cost of ownership over the equipment life-cycle, but also on-schedule delivery and flawless commissioning and maintenance.

EBARA Group companies Hayward Gordon ULC (“HGULC”), EBARA Pumps Canada Corporation (“EPCC”) and Scott Turbon Mixer, Inc. (STM) have announced their strategic amalgamation and name changes effective June 30, 2024.

At Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) in June, Xylem President and CEO Matthew Pine shared insights on escalating global water challenges, the proven technologies available to solve them and the growing need to simplify water management. During a panel called “Titans of Industry,” Pine also discussed how Xylem is transforming its organization to make it easier for water operators to adopt advanced solutions and make their communities and businesses more water-secure.