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Bearings Plus, a provider of custom technology upgrades for engineered fluid film bearings and seals, and its parent company, Waukesha Bearings, a designer and manufacturer of fluid film bearings, announce new literature detailing their comprehensive rotordynamic analysis capabilities for OEMs and end users that are seeking to improve the reliability, efficiency and service life of their rotating equipment.

Xylem has announced an exclusive agreement with Nuove Energie to distribute a cutting-edge tertiary disk filter system for wastewater reuse and discharge requirements in the United States and Canada.

With May 1, 2014, Mr. Michael Auer took charge for international sales at Zuwa. In his position he is responsible for all strategic and operative sales activities of the German pump manufacturer with focus on professional Impeller pumps and spraying devices.

Collins Pipe & Supply announced that they have successfully finalized an agreement for the acquisition of the assets and staff of Eastern Massachusetts-based Power House Supply. The acquisition was finalized on Thursday, January 1 for an undisclosed amount, with a plan for all of the Power House employees to remain in place to manage and operate the new Collins location.

At the Kwanza river in the Northern Kwanza province of Angola, the hydroelectric power plant Lauca is being constructed. The project is coordinated by GAMEK (“Gabinete de Aproveitamento do Médio Kwanza”), the governmental institution which is responsible for the utilization of the Kwanza ressources.

Badger Meter HP-60 ultra-high pressure control valves are ideal for offshore, oil and gas control applications with up-stream pressures of up to 60,000 psi. Available in the UK through Pump Engineering, the Type HP-60 control valve utilises a 17-4 PH body along with a solid Stellite inner valve assembly.

With escalating bushfire risk around the country, the Aussie Pump Team was back on deck early. The company shortened its usual summer vacation period to bring key staff back between Christmas & New Year and production teams into work in early January.

The new challenges facing the water industry demand innovative, scientific and technical solutions as well as a political and administrative response. Taking as its slogan ’Water and sustainable development’ the Wasser Berlin International Congress 2015 will be setting the tone and providing industry experts with a platform for dialogue and for exchanging experiences on projects and concrete technical solutions.

Crest Pumping Services, Part of Crest Pumps Group have been selected as one of the finalists for the Pump Industry Awards 2015 in the category of ‘Distributor of the Year’.

Atlas Copco Compressors has launched a new range of its GA 15-26 kW oil-injected screw compressors offering improved performance, reduced power consumption and lower noise levels. The redesigned range, which has been extended up to 26 kW, is built to be economical, reliable and efficient.