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Jürgen Maier has been appointed CEO of Siemens Regional Company in the United Kingdom (UK), effective July 1, 2014.

Automotive textile manufacturer Autofil Worldwide has achieved average cost savings of £37,000 a year and reduced annual CO2 emissions by 260,000 tonnes by adopting Atlas Copco’s energy recovery technology.

Xylem (NYSE: XYL)has announced that its Godwin Field Smart Technology is now available outside the US for the first time. The company confirmed that the technology is now available to customers across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific and the first demonstration will be in Europe during the Hillhead 2014 trade show at Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, UK.

At Wasser Berlin International 2015 the Federal Association of Companies in the Gas and Water Industries (figawa) will be a prominent exhibitor highlighting water extraction, well construction and drilling technology.

Pulsafeeder introduces its PULSAblend Polymer Makedown Systems in control options of Automatic, Manual or Dry Contact. All systems feature our patent pending, proprietary 3 Step Static Blending System which provides excellent dilution without harming the polymer chains.

Global demand for gold and silver remains as high as ever. Precious metals are not only sought after by investors, but are indispensable materials in modern industry. However, mining these resources places machines under extreme stress and can increase the already high price of the raw material even further.

Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of Frank Mohn AS, following approval from competition authorities. The acquisition, which adds marine and offshore pumping systems, represents a significant business opportunity as it further strengthens Alfa Laval’s position as a provider of critical systems for marine and offshore oil and gas production units.

Wilo USA has launched Wilo Select 4, an online selection tool for pumps and pump-systems that automatically recommends products based on users’ design point, energy considerations, application and a variety of other selectable criteria.

Self-priming Centrifugal pump (CTS) is the second new product released this year by Swedish manufacturer. Few moths before a new active pulsation dampener was introduced to the market. CTS is an open impeller self-priming centrifugal pump, manufactured from AISI 316L stainless steel.

Over the past few years, Lewa GmbH has continued to grow strongly, and is also leading the pump and system business in the Nikkiso Group. In accordance with the overall strategy of the company, which plans continued organic growth and increased investment into the product portfolio, the new Corporate Design should reflect the value, power, and potential of the brand.