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Spring, the Innovation Centre of Excellence for the UK and Ireland water sector, has announced the appointment of Peter Perry as its new chair, marking the start of a new chapter for the organisation.

At the beginning of March 2025, Voith successfully commissioned the first Hydro Pocket solution in Japan at the Ohsawagawa hydropower station. Previously, the system could only be monitored remotely via a closed circuit. This new software application enables monitoring from commonly used devices through the Internet environment, laying the groundwork for further modernization.

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced that Daniela Williams will join its executive leadership team as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), bringing a proven track record of driving growth for global organizations.

With the new OPTIBAR PC 1010, KROHNE now also offers a version with a ceramic diaphragm in the ultra-compact pressure transmitter range. As a result, users can now also benefit from the advantages of the material in low-cost, small pressure transmitters.

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced today that Jennifer Wolfenbarger has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Accounting Officer. As a core member of the executive leadership team, Wolfenbarger will help shape the company’s financial future by enabling growth and overseeing fiscal accountability for the entire organization.

Collaborative innovation project River Deep Mountain AI (RDMAI) has announced the open-source release of a suite of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) models set to transform the way water quality data is collected and used.

With a new compact and versatile marine engine room pump design, Svanehøj aims to optimize onboard liquid handling. Because of its lower weight, fewer components, and just a single wear part, the new NCM pump will enhance efficiency, simplify system integration, and reduce operational complexity.

Sulzer proudly announces the launch of its new Scaba STA vertical agitator, a cutting-edge solution engineered to deliver excellent reliability, sustainability, and total cost of ownership for industrial mixing applications.

Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced a new cloud-based tool named EPIC (Energy Performance Improvement Calculator) that calculates energy savings and ROI for upgrading older pumps with newer, more efficient smart-ready models.

Optimising biogas production in an Anaerobic Digestion plant requires a perfect mix of liquid and dry feedstocks, the elimination of contaminants and solid bodies. The BIO-ROXX module from Wangen Pumps accelerates the fermentation process and increases the biogas yield by mixing solid and liquid phases to prepare the ideal inoculum, limiting air introduction to a minimum and removing solid bodies such as stones.