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ABB reported third-quarter net income of $1 billion, including a $380-million net gain for various previously-announced provision adjustments, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of $1.4 billion.

The World Corrosion Organisation (WCO) has released a study that reveals the paramount importance of corrosion control in everyday life. In the public, in industry and in governmental organisations, the term “corrosion” is often barely known and usually recognized only if spectacular damage occurs as a result of corrosion attack; for example, a bridge collapse or oil pipeline leak.

On 29 October Grundfos awarded two Student Prizes to graduates who have made a praiseworthy project in co-operation with the company. One project presents a new and different way of approaching new business potentials, the other project is an innovative and very applicable recipe for further developing Grundfos’ technology platform.

As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of ANSI centrifugal pumps, Griswold Pump Company has developed its 811 Series ANSI Pumps to offer end-users the flexibility, durability and performance needed in a wide range of fluid-handling applications.

Moyno, Inc. offers the Moyno 2000 Model G2 Progressing Cavity Pump. This versatile, high-performance pump features an open throat hopper design with an auger for positive product feed when handling semi-dry or high solids content sludges.

Overcoming the unique challenges of Gibraltar’s waste water system which led to an effective solution to the pumping problems occurring is the latest example of success for Vaughan Chopper Pumps. Solids pumping specialists P&M PUMPS the UK distributor for Vaughan Chopper Pumps and Aquagib, the company appointed by the Government of Gibraltar, worked in conjunction on the project to provide a long term solution.

Neptune Chemical Pump Co., Inc. announced that its PZ Series Pumps have numerous designed in features that make this versatile line of pumps ideal for chlorine sterilization applications found in small-scale water-supply systems, buildings and swimming pools, to name a few.

July 2009 saw the KSB Group win an order for the supply of 120 Etaseco canned motor pumps. The pump sets are destined for use in French-built high-speed trains by 2011.

Sulzer reports an order intake of CHF 2 278.7 million for the first nine months of 2009. This represents an adjusted¹ decrease of 29.1% and a nominal decrease of 31.6% compared with the same period in the previous year. The activity levels in most of Sulzer’s key markets were clearly below the level of the previous year’s period.

Blackmer has announced that its BV2 Bypass Valves are now available with high-grade FKM O-rings. O-rings made of FKM (vinylidene fluoride) are preferable in some applications because they provide additional heat and chemical resistance.