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BWT is expanding its expertise with the taking over of the pharmaceutical water activities of the Christ Water Technology Group incl. a 49% stake in zeta-group. Bringing an entirely new dimension to safety, hygiene and health in contact with life’s elixir “water”, in particular in pharmaceutical water applications.

Flowserve Corporation announced it has received three orders for energy recovery devices for seawater reverse osmosis desalination projects in Spain, including the Campo de Dalais project, which will utilize its CALDER Dual Work Exchanger Energy Recovery (DWEER) units.

Neptune Chemical Pump Co., Inc announced that all lines of its chemical metering pumps and mixers have earned CE certification. Neptune has always been very concerned with issues of safety and health, and earning CE certification ensures that all of its products now meet all of the essential requirements of the European Directives that provide for CE certification.

The UK operation of leading European pump manufacturer Wilo, has welcomed its new Managing Director – Gary Mannus. He joins Wilo from pump manufacturer Armstrong.

LEWA PTE LTD – the Singapore subsidiary of the international company LEWA GmbH – and managers who will lead the new joint venture have signed an agreement based on long-term and established cooperation.

Blackmer, has announced that the Piston Air Valve used on its TX/TXD Series of sliding vane pumps is now available in a 3-inch configuration. The Company also stated that effective July 1, 2009, the Piston Air Valve became the standard air-valve option for its 3-inch TX/TXD pumps, in place of the Diaphragm Air Valve.

Allweiler AG has begun offering its customers original spare parts kits for all standard pumps. They contain all of the parts that must be replaced on a regular basis during standard maintenance and which have similar usage cycles. The packages are designed to save the customer money by providing immediate access to all of the parts needed to completely finish repairs and maintenance.

Jet Edge, Inc., will showcase its latest innovations in waterjet cutting and ultra-high pressure surface preparation technology at the WaterJet Technology Association’s 2009 American WJTA Conference and Expo, Aug. 18-20, at the Marriott Westchase Hotel in Houston, Texas. Look for Jet Edge in Hall A Booth 209.

Global positive displacement pump manufacturer will provide engineering and technical expertise to customers in region, including world’s largest oil companies.

SPX Process Equipment has announced that it has achieved accreditation to the internationally recognised standard BS OHSAS 18001: 2007 for its Brixworth and Macclesfield operations.