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NETZSCH Pumps USA is proud to announce that Jean McAllister has joined the company as Vice President of Finance and Controlling. Jean will be based in the company’s Exton, PA office.

Thirteen startups from nine countries have been selected to fast-track their solutions in global water technology company Xylem’s 2025 Partnerships Accelerator. Focused on addressing critical challenges facing water-stressed communities and water-intensive businesses, their technologies offer new ways to detect contamination, optimize aging systems, reduce energy use, and, critically, keep water flowing.

The Frankenthal-based pump and valve manufacturer KSB continued the positive trend of the 2024 financial year in the first quarter of 2025. Order intake and sales revenue as well as earnings before finance income / expense and income tax (EBIT), adjusted for the costs of introducing SAP S/4HANA, were up on the comparative quarter of the previous year.

Xylem reported first-quarter 2025 results. The Company delivered total revenue of $2.1 billion, on strong execution and demand, partially offset by foreign exchange headwinds. First-quarter earnings per share were up 10 percent on a reported basis and 14 percent on an adjusted basis.

Clean technologies are of particular importance in vacuum technology – because they are economically advantageous and environmentally friendly. With this in mind, Atlas Copco has developed the DZS 600 VSD+ and DZS 1200 VSD+. The dry, oil-free claw pumps are powerful, energy-efficient and easy to control and maintain.

Global Drain Technologies (GDT), specialized in the manufacturing of high-quality drainage systems, highlights its innovative 6000 Series Slot Drain, a state-of-the-art drainage system designed to meet the demanding needs of industrial and commercial environments, offering unparalleled performance, durability, and versatility.

At IFAT Eurasia in Istanbul from May 15 to 17, 2025, AuCom, a member of the German Water Partnership, will showcase the future of electronic drive technology, including variable frequency drives (VFDs) and soft starters tailored for the water and wastewater industry.

DECHEMA, which organises the ACHEMA, the leading trade show for the global process industry, launches ACHEMA Middle East in Saudi Arabia together with Messe Frankfurt. DECHEMA and Messe Frankfurt have reached the necessary agreements and the event will be held for the first time in Riyadh in 2026, and then every three years after that. ACHEMA Middleast is supported by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is against the backdrop of Saudi Vision 2030, the ambitious government programme for economic and social development.

Clearpro Construction Water Solutions Pty Ltd (“Clearpro”), a specialty water treatment rental company has become part of Atlas Copco Group.

Verder Liquids proudly announces the launch of the Verderflex Ds4F Cased Drive Pump, the newest member of the Ds family of pumps. This cutting-edge pump is designed to deliver unparalleled performance, reliability, and efficiency in a wide range of water treatment, industrial and chemical applications.