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The Hydraulic Institute (HI) has entered a Training Partner Agreement with LEWA-Nikkiso America, Inc., a globally leading manufacturer of diaphragm metering and process diaphragm pumps as well as complete metering systems for process technology.

Baker Hughes Incorporated and Weatherford International plc announced that they have closed the previously announced purchase and sale of Weatherford’s pipeline and specialty services business.

Following the highly successful, class leading Verderflex Dura 45 hose pump, Verderflex are proud to announce an expansion to the range, the Verderflex Dura 55. This innovative, superbly engineered pump is designed to deliver over 20% more flow, increasing the Dura Hose pump family’s flow range.

Xylem Inc. announced that it has signed a $7.3 million contract with Bahrain’s Ministry of Works to upgrade a wastewater treatment facility in Manama, the capital city of Bahrain.

Ebara held seminars on water supply pumps for the main water suppliers of Cambodia, the Cambodia Water Supply Association (CWA), on August 20. The availability of energy in Cambodia is unstable and there are projections of high electricity costs within Southeast Asia.

NOV Mono has delivered a turnkey project to provide an extra level of protection for a major water and waste treatment plant in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The project centers on an EZstrip progressing cavity pump which is now being used on sewage transfer duties to ensure that the plant can guarantee the quality of the treated sewage under any flow conditions.

The Hydraulic Institute, North America’s largest pump trade association announced the planned retirement of its long-serving Executive Director.

The pump group Grundfos has a positive sales growth, but exchange rates and strain on the contribution ratio drags down the result. A revised group strategy will create additional growth and higher profit.

There are three major water treatment processes in power plants: Pure water for steam, Cooling water and Wastewater.

Universal Parts for progressing cavity pumps are now available worldwide from the Process and Flow Technologies division of NOV.