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The 2nd edition of the Stormwater & Wastewater Conference 2025 officially opened at the Jeddah Hilton, convening government officials, global technology innovators, and leading industry experts to drive the development of resilient and sustainable water infrastructure systems across the Kingdom in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Smart farming is underpinned by minimised input costs and maximised yields, which can be achieved through adopting simple practices, such as regular cleaning of agricultural equipment. In South Africa, crop farmers are effectively using Atlas Copco’s rugged, compact and versatile U190 PACE compressors for the maintenance of their agricultural equipment.

Wolong Electric America is proud to highlight the EMR-Bulldozer Series, a ferrite-assisted synchronous reluctance integrated drive motor engineered for ultra-high efficiency, robust performance, and long-term reliability in harsh oil and gas facility conditions. With efficiency equivalent to IE5, the highest currently recognized international standard, the EMR-Bulldozer motors deliver outstanding power density and energy savings, making them ideal for demanding pump, fan, compressor, and conveyor applications in oil and gas facilities.

Laval launches Clariot, a next generation, AI-based condition monitoring solution, precision-built for hygienic process equipment to deliver more accurate analysis and support. Clariot monitors equipment and processes, providing actionable insights that enhance uptime and optimize resource efficiency.

Armstrong Fluid Technology has expanded its family of Vertical-In-Line Fire Pumps with the addition of the new 750gpm 5x4x10PF model.

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), India’s largest renewable energy company, to equip the new Tarali pumped storage plant in the Satara district of Maharashtra, India.

Amarinth has secured an order worth over £1.5 million, comprising of four bespoke API 675 chemical injection skid packages, for Nigeria’s Soku and Gbaran LNG fields. The four skid packages will be deployed across Nigeria’s Soku and Gbaran oil and gas fields, located in the Niger Delta. These fields are key suppliers of feed gas to the Nigeria LNG (NLNG) plant at Finima, Bonny Island.

The Frankenthal-based pump and valve manufacturer KSB has appointed Dr. Harald Schwager as the new Chair of the Administrative Board. His predecessor, Oswald Bubel, who had headed the Board since January 2018, retired from the company on 16 June.

The multinational Wilo Group has joined KI Park e. V. This innovation ecosystem for artificial intelligence unites companies, start-ups and research institutions as well as players from society and politics with the aim of driving forward AI innovations “made in Germany and Europe”. As a new member, the technology group will play an active role in shaping this development.

Finish Thompson Inc. (FTI) highlights its comprehensive range of pumps engineered specifically for the unique demands of aquariums and aquatic life environments. With decades of expertise in corrosive chemical transfer, FTI delivers solutions that ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of water and critical chemicals essential to maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems.