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DAB Pumps has launched a refreshed brand identity, Making Water Easy, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to simplifying water management through reliable, innovative, and customer-focused solutions.

Xylem recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results. The Company’s fourth-quarter revenue of $2.4 billion was driven by strong execution. Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share were up 20% driven by productivity and price.

SEEPEX has introduced Smart Joint Access (SJA), a new inspection-friendly pump design developed for demanding industrial environments where uptime and reliability are critical. Integrated into the BN progressive cavity pump, SJA combines a compact footprint with direct visual access to both joints via a large opening in the suction housing. This enables efficient condition assessment while ensuring precise handling of shear-sensitive, abrasive, or corrosive media.

Valve producer GEMÜ has successfully had several butterfly valves certified in accordance with DIN EN 13774 and DVGW-CERT ZP4110. The test, which was conducted by the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water (DVGW), confirms that the valves are entirely suitable for use with hydrogen in a gaseous state.

A dry vacuum offers many advantages to users from a wide range of sectors. These include longer running performance and ultimately greater efficiency in the processes. As one of the leading suppliers of speciality gases, welding accessories and automation solutions, OE Meyer from the US state of Ohio has been relying on dry vacuum technology since January of 2023.

Millions of people around the world do not have safe access to drinking water. In many regions, the infrastructure is stretched to its limits, particularly due to industrialization and the growing population. Lutz-Jesco supports communities and operating companies with modular technology to modernize their drinking water networks. At IFAT 2026 in Munich, the company will be presenting systems for the safe dosing of chlorine gas, as well as electrolysis systems that produce disinfectants from commercially available salt.

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) announces four new additions to its distinguished roster of member organisations. Each company brings a wealth of expertise, innovation, and dedication to the pump industry, further strengthening BPMA’s commitment to promoting pump engineering excellence across the sector.

AUMA’s new RSTX 100 remote control is a convenient yet highly capable way to operate AUMA actuators on site, saving staff time and resources in their busy daily lives.

Pump manufacturer Tsurumi is using IFAT 2026 to strengthen its position in the sewage sector. One of the highlights is the CZ pump series, which has been so successful since its market launch at the last IFAT that it is now becoming the Japanese company’s flagship product.

The Endress+Hauser Group’s generational handover continues. The Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist has already announced a sweeping refresh of the Executive Board made necessary by the planned retirement of several long-serving members. Now the time is nearing for a change at the helm of the company’s Supervisory Board, with Steven Endress due to succeed Matthias Altendorf in April.