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Double-digit annual growth will result in an ultrapure water system and consumables market in Asia which will exceed $3 billion /yr by 2016. This is the prediction in Ultrapure Water: World Market published by the McIlvaine Company.

The model Streamline SL-VI is an advancement and optimization of the successful Streamline SL-V pump. The Triline pump features the triplex technology and constitutes an extension of the company’s product range.

Atlas Copco launches a redesigned SF family of oil-free, Class 0 certified scroll compressors. These silent, compact compressors are now outfitted with more efficient motors and the most advanced controller.

The Fluid Sealing Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Mahoney as Vice President of its Board of Directors. Mr. Mahoney is currently the Design Engineering Manager for Compression Packing and Mechanical Seals for the A.W. Chesterton Company in Groveland, MA.

The modern, modular pump system concept of Oerlikon Leybold for vacuum technology in steel degassing has proven its effectiveness. Siemens Metals Technologies now ordered another mechanical vacuum system which will be used by an end customer in Mexico. This vacuum system with an effective pumping speed of almost 600,000 m³/h, is the largest vacuum system built by Leybold in its 164-year history to date.

On October 11, the second edition of IFAT India – International Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Refuse and Recycling – concluded successfully, underlining itself as one of the leading platforms for environmental technology in India. Exhibitors and visitors were equally satisfied and confirmed the importance of this trade fair for the highly promising Indian market.

Pentair announced third quarter 2014 sales of $1.8 billion. Sales were up 3 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Third quarter 2014 earnings per diluted share from continuing operations (“EPS”) were $1.00, up 22 percent from adjusted EPS of $0.82 in the third quarter of last year.

Characterized by simplicity of design, low energy usage and the innovative Wedgetorque operator, Pacific Wedgeplug valves from Crane are specifically engineered to address the challenges in severe service applications. Now available in ½” to 36” sizes, the range has been expanded to increase the breadth of solutions for customers in the refining, petrochemical and power generation industries.

Verderflex provided a cost effective solution to a Swiss airport that had been experiencing significant problems with their water softening treatment. The local water supply required treatment to prevent scaling in the pipework.

Parker Hannifin Corporation announced that Pamela J. Huggins, Vice President and Treasurer will retire effective December 31, 2014, after 31 years of dedicated service. Robin J. Davenport, currently Vice President of Business Planning and Development, has been appointed to the newly created role of Vice President, Corporate Finance where she will assume responsibility for all of the functions currently reporting to Ms. Huggins in addition to business planning and development.