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The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is encouraging businesses and engineering professionals across all industry sectors to prioritise working with BPMA member companies when specifying or sourcing pumps and pump-related systems. Whether for manufacturing, processing, infrastructure, or utility applications, selecting the right products—and the right partners—is key to achieving safe, efficient, and sustainable operations.

KOOT, founded by an Oxford University alumnus, announced its global launch as a trusted partner and industry-first platform in the pump and motor sector, spanning engineering design, research, development, and precision manufacturing. The company also proudly revealed that it has been honoured with the European PIA Supplier Award, recognizing its outstanding contributions to engineering innovation.

Across the UK, hundreds of organisations could face emergency call-outs or even closure if their pump systems aren’t checked before winter. The UK is set to face more extreme weather before the end of the year, with plummeting temperatures, storms and heavy rainfall – conditions that can cause pumps to freeze, blockages to form and energy efficiency to drop.

The trusted EMW series of heavy-duty slurry pumps has been expanded with the introduction of two new, bigger sizes, significantly increasing the performance range of the product family.

Through the expansion of its location in Bundamba, Queensland, KSB Australia Pty Ltd is responding to the growing demand in the wastewater market. The new buildings offer a significantly larger warehouse capacity for water and waste water products, which will shorten delivery times and increase the reliability of supply for customers.

The Wilo Group has been awarded the platinum medal by EcoVadis for the fourth time in a row. The rating agency also graded the multinational water technology group’s commitment to sustainability as “outstanding” for the second time. Only 1 per cent of companies audited by EcoVadis – now numbering more than 150,000 – achieve the platinum rating.

Dravske elektrarne Maribor d.o.o. (DEM), Slovenia’s largest renewable energy producer, has awarded international technology group ANDRITZ a contract for the complete refurbishment and modernization of the Formin hydropower plant.

Parker Hannifin announces the launch of its new F1e and F12e hydraulic pumps, specially designed for variable speed drive applications. As the world increasingly turns towards electrification in the pursuit of a carbon-free future, Parker is at the forefront, leveraging its extensive experience and capabilities to facilitate this vital transition.

KROHNE announces the new OPTIWAVE 1530 and OPTIWAVE 1560 radar FMCW level transmitters for solids and liquid applications, including small to tall silos, narrow tanks, stockpiles, bunkers, and vessels with internal obstructions. This technology provides an ideal solution across industries such as metals, minerals, mining, and water and wastewater, delivering accurate, non-contact measurement of solids and liquids.

Wolong Electric America highlights its state-of-the-art Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives, designed to deliver superior performance, reliability, and efficiency to industries such as mining, oil and gas, water and wastewater, power generation, and general processing. Wolong Electric America’s Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives combine advanced technology with robust construction to ensure long-term operational excellence in even the most challenging environments.