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Electric motors are everywhere, found in industrial equipment, fans, pumps, compressors, heating and air conditioning systems, and many more. And yet, much of the energy in typical motors is dissipated as heat, friction, and design inefficiency. Energy efficient motors aim to make a difference: they convert more of the electrical energy into useful mechanical power, reducing energy consumption, slashing operating expenses, and shrinking environmental footprints.

Anglian Water has completed the installation of specialist wastewater treatment equipment from WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE). A total of 10 WCSEE Hybrid modular biological treatment units and two Flocell XFMs for tertiary solids removal were put in place as part of a major upgrade of Horning Knackers Wood water recycling centre (WRC) in north Norfolk.

After six years of anticipation, AchemAsia, the International Expo and Innovation Forum for Sustainable Chemical Production, has returned with a renewed spirit, bringing together global expertise, Chinese innovation, and a shared commitment to a greener industrial future. That is the conclusion of the organisers of AchemAsia.

LEWA has added two new model sizes to its range of micro-metering pumps to offer a wider choice of flow and pressure combinations, enabling more effective and cost-efficient gas odorization.

The Wilo Group has once again won the German Sustainability Award (DNP). The jury selected the multinational water technology group as the winner for the ‘Hydraulics, Pumps and Compressors’ industry, recognising, among other things, Wilo’s holistic focus on sustainable innovation.

Say hello to the newest and smallest member of the EsyBox family – the EsyBox Pop from DAB Pumps. Tiny, light and packed with smart technology, this little pump slots into the tightest of spaces while still delivering a serious performance boost to water pressure systems.

Green Highland, a Voith Company, has signed a long-term agreement to provide full operational support and maintenance services at the Kinlochleven hydropower plant, which is one of the oldest in the UK. Under the contract, Green Highland will assume full responsibility for daily operations and long-term maintenance.

ABB announced that it has appointed Christian Nilsson as CFO and member of the Executive Committee effective February 1, 2026. He will succeed Timo Ihamuotila, who has decided to step down from the Executive Committee at the same time and leave ABB at the end of 2026 ensuring a smooth transition.

Siemens is setting new standards in industrial drive technology with the launch of its new high-performance drive system, Sinamics S220. Building on the success of Sinamics S120, the system marks a leap in performance with the new control unit CU320-3 and software version 6.6.

Whether for disinfecting process water, bleaching textiles or manufacturing primary materials such as PVC: chlorine gas is central to a range of industrial processes. This important chemical is also highly dangerous, and even small quantities of chlorine gas can cause irreversible damage to human health. It is therefore of vital important that users are not required to combine components from different manufacturers, thereby risking compatibility problems.