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GEMÜ plastic diaphragm valves are approved for use in any drinking water application in Germany with immediate effect. The basis for this is the successful examination and certification by the independent certification body OFI CERT in accordance with the current specifications of the German environmental protection agency (UBA).

The Kistler Group is reinforcing the strategic orientation of its commitment to sustainability. To integrate sustainability as a core element of its business model, the company is appointing Franziska Kunz to the new position of Head of Global ESG and Sustainability; it will also focus more closely on sustainable solutions and continue to reduce its emissions.

Wangen Pumps has enhanced the design of its trusted TWIN NG pump, significantly improving its performance and reducing maintenance requirements. The result is a proven hygienic pumping solution that performs better for longer, boosting uptime and reducing lifecycle costs for customers in the food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics manufacturing sectors.

In an industry where technology moves fast but reliability is non-negotiable, DAB Pumps is celebrating a major milestone: 50 years of innovation, expansion and a commitment to making water management easier for building professionals. Founded in 1975 in the Veneto region of northern Italy, DAB began as a trading operation serving a consortium of four specialist manufacturers.

The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is reinforcing the vital importance of ongoing skills development for all engineers, contractors, and operatives involved in the selection, installation, operation, and maintenance of pump systems across UK industry. With pumping systems playing a critical role in sectors ranging from construction and water management to energy, manufacturing, and processing, the BPMA is calling on employers to prioritise technical training as a route to improved efficiency, compliance, and sustainability.

Smith & Loveless Inc. highlights its membrane bioreactor solution, the TITAN MBR, a factory-built membrane bioreactor system that delivers high-efficiency wastewater treatment with streamlined operation and maintenance. Engineered to provide the simplest O&M of any MBR system, the TITAN MBR features compact, factoory-built and tested models that reduce field assembly, shorten installation time, and enable faster startup.

Orbia Advance Corporation S.A.B. de CV (BMV: Orbia) confirms the successful completion of its previously announced divestiture and technology licensing agreement with The Supreme Industries Ltd. (Supreme), India’s largest plastic pipe manufacturer. Under this finalized transaction, Supreme has acquired Orbia Building & Infrastructure’s (Wavin) pipes and fittings business in India for USD 30 million, plus net working capital adjustments.

A global manufacturer of scented plastic garbage bags was looking for an alternative to the use of pre-scented plastic pellets. A serendipitous encounter at a tradeshow led them to a precision gear metering pump solution that gave them accuracy and consistency at the low flow rates required, while also reducing their costs and improving worker health. Yearly savings are so high that the return on investment for the pump system can be measured in days.
Seeking an alternative for costly pre-scented plastic pellets

Effective November 1, 2025, Birgit Seeger will become CEO of NORMA Group. The Supervisory Board of NORMA Group today appointed her as the future Chair of the Management Board. As planned, the current interim CEO Mark Wilhelms will return to the Supervisory Board as of November 1.

Diffusion pump technology was developed over hundred years ago. It is still used today in many areas of research and industry to generate high and ultra-high vacuum. This is not least due to the efficient operating principle: the robust “workhorses” form hot oil vapors to transport the gas molecules out of the pump chamber and pump them out via the fore-vacuum port.