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Hydraulic Institute elects new 2010 board of directors and officers
The Hydraulic Institute, the largest association of pump manufacturers and suppliers to the pump industry in North America, has announced its 2010 board of directors and officers.
Wilden introduce AODD pump for adhesive-backing applications
The original series T2 metal Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm (AODD) pump from Wilden features performance versatility, such as the attachment of a poluene coating to paper products
Europump 2010 Annual Meeting
Registration is now open for the Europump 2010 Annual Meeting and 50th Anniversary Celebration which will be held in Paris, France 26-29 May 2010.
Edwards names new European general manager
Vacuum technology company Edwards has appointed Wolfgang Binder as general manager for Europe to lead the company’s growth in the European semiconductor, solar and general vacuum markets.
Programmable timer ball valve allows untended operation
Keller Products has developed a programmable automatic timer for compressed air supply which makes it possible to allow prescheduled untended operation of any air-driven equipment.

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Editorial Podcast - January
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Editiorial podcast - November
The editor welcomes you to the November issue of World Pumps.

Air systems deliver energy cost savings Air systems deliver energy cost savings
A mineral wool production facility was on the lookout for a compressed air solution to integrate into its upgrade programme. The installation of a compressed air system from Atlas Copco fulfilled the company's need for energy efficiency while providing a net capacity more than sufficient to meet increased plant air requirements.
Members' Content
Technical definitions associated with pumps - a series by Brian Nesbitt
Pump consultant, Brian Nesbitt attempts to clarify the technical language used by pump engineers by explaining common terms used in conjunction with pump application and pump design.
Members' Content
Fatigue failure in pumps - a series by Rafael Ocampo
In this short series of articles, Rafael Ocampo examines the basic theory concerning fatigue, the influence of stress raisers on fatigue failure, and the steps to take to reduce fatigue failures.
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Mergers and Acquisitions Review 2008
Despite the tight credit markets and challenging global economy, 2008 saw further consolidation within the pump sector. Listed below are the transactions that took place during the first and second quarters of 2008. Third and fourth quarter deals were published in the February 2009 issue of Pump Industry Analyst. Subscribers to Pump Industry Analyst have access to a 4-year archive on the website as part of their annual subscription.

Choosing a ball valve that lowers emissions
Regulatory agencies in both the US and Europe are tightening controls on fugitive emissions, such as equipment leaks, as opposed to point-source emissions from reactor vents or boiler exhaust stacks. Michael Adkins and Pete Ehlers, both of Swagelok, explain how choosing the right ball valve can keep you in compliance.
Flexible concepts in building automation
The advantages of the 'intelligent building' are the increase of user comfort as well as the reduction of operating costs. existing pump technology, such as that found in heating and air-conditioning, can contribute to this. Here we examine a flexible concept with which electronic pumps can be integrated into different building automation systems.
The Tangled Web: Silent Threats & Invisible Enemies
In a 2009 report, MessageLabs Intelligence revealed that an average of 3,618 new Websites per day were identified as harboring malware and other potentially unwanted programs such as spyware and adware.
Business VoIP Buyer's Guide
An explanation of the Hosted IP PBX (Private Branch Exchange) market and what to look for in a proposed system.
Choosing a midmarket ERP solution
Ten important questions to ask when buying an ERP package and how to ensure it integrates with current your technology.