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A zoo specialising in crocodile conservation has selected an enhanced effluent treatment solution from wastewater technology specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE). A planned site expansion, along with drainage challenges, prompted the zoo to install a bespoke, off-mains wastewater treatment plant at its site in Oxfordshire.

To boost the GEMÜ Group’s international presence and make customers an even greater priority, the Hohenlohe-based valve manufacturer reorganized its Company Management in November 2025. Stephan Gehrig is a new addition to Company Management at the GEMÜ Group as the new Managing Director of Sales and Marketing.

Three new people will strengthen the top level of management at Endress+Hauser, with the Supervisory Board appointing Dr Mirko Lehmann, Professor Katja Windt and Helena Svensson to the Group’s Executive Board.

Lubbock, Texas-based SIMFLO announced significant operational advancements, including major upgrades to its Arizona pump testing facility, the opening of a new quality control center in Lubbock, and the launch of a new corporate website. These initiatives are designed to enhance product quality, improve customer service, and support the company’s strategic growth.

Warren Controls highlights the 1800 Series Heavy Globe Control Valves, designed for high-capacity applications across a range of industries. With rugged construction and precision control, the 1800 Series provides reliable performance in demanding environments.

As a year marked by severe supply chain pressures draws to a close, and with few signs of relief as 2026 approaches, Thomas Marks, General Manager of the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades, argues that the electromechanical repair sector is more vital than ever.

Twenty years ago, BBA Pumps built the first pumps that would later form the BA series. What began as a promising innovation turned out to be the start of a new era for BBA Pumps. Since then the BA series has evolved into the industry standard for vacuum-assisted centrifugal pumps.

Wilo and BASF have signed a partnership agreement to collaborate on expanding Wilo’s global health management programme. The place where the agreement was signed is also the hub of the collaboration, the Health Cube. This is a new health centre at the Wilo Group’s headquarters, which benefits both the employees at the Wilopark and the other 8,000 Wilo employees worldwide.

Pilot trials of an adaptable pressure monitoring device that can tap directly into a utilities water network is protecting a utility in Atlanta, Georgia from avoidable cut-offs, leading to proactive water distribution management, says Lou Rossetti senior vice president of sales North America at Orbis Intelligent Systems.

Southern Water has partnered with specialist technology company Samotics to deploy its SAM4 smart condition monitoring system at sites across southern England. The artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology uses electrical signature analysis (ESA) to help predict when equipment in both wastewater and clean water networks is likely to fail, reducing the risk of service interruptions and environmental pollution.