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Endorsing the Prime Minister’s “Make in India” call, Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) has announced the launch of yet another product “i-NS” pump, which has been developed entirely with domestic technology.

During last EIMA exhibition Rovatti pompe has presented to the market a wide range of new products completing a five year of Corporate strategy.

Preliminary figures for the HVACR marketplace show that more than 61,000 total attendees, including 42,400 visitors, participated in the 2015 AHR Expo, January 26 – 28, at McCormick Place.

Global demand for fluid handling pumps is projected to increase 5.5 percent annually to $84 billion in 2018. In developed nations, an improved environment for fixed investment spending will enable pump-using manufacturers to invest in expansion and upgrade of facilities.

China, one the world s largest manufacturer of electronics and the largest consumer of semiconductor products, accounts for about 40 percent of global consumption. Many of the leading international semiconductor companies have transferred their production to China, making the country a key link in the international industrial chain.

Although mini-Compacta US1.40 E/D is an especially small compact lifting unit, it features all functions of the existing sewage lifting units from the mini-Compacta and Compacta ranges. Moreover, it meets all requirements of the new EN12050-1:2015.

Crane reported fourth quarter 2014 earnings of $0.95 per diluted share, compared to $0.84 per share in the fourth quarter of 2013. Fourth quarter 2014 results included Special Items, net, of $11.0 million in after tax charges, or $0.18 per diluted share. Fourth quarter 2013 results included Special Items, net, of $11.9 million in after tax charges, or $0.20 per diluted share.

The countdown is on: from 15 to 19 June 2015 the doors will open on Achema 2015. Over 3,100 exhibitors have already registered but, as in 2012, the organisers anticipate around 3,800. Moreover, the congress programme is shortly to be released.

The universally compatible Gemü 536 globe valve has a robust design and is reliable in operation. This valve was developed with a long service life and low maintenance requirements in mind.

One of the UK’s most advanced cement production facilities has improved its maintenance operations and safety levels by installing new equipment from Nov Mono. Hanson Cement has achieved these improvements by adding a duty/standby Mono Munchpump package to the sewage handling operations at its Padeswood plant in Mold, North Wales.