http://www.worldpumps.com/ Copyright Elsevier Ltd Intuitiv Ltd (www.intuitiv.net) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:08:37 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/ http://www.worldpumps.com/_common/img/template/world-pumps/site-logo.gif http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23722/axflow-partners-with-flux-in-denmark/ AxFlow is to distribute FLUX-GERÄTE GMBH pump products in Denmark. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:39:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23722/axflow-partners-with-flux-in-denmark/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23714/ruhrpumpen-opens-new-service-centre-in-us/ Ruhrpumpen has opened a new service centre facility in Hampton, Virginia, USA. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:37:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23714/ruhrpumpen-opens-new-service-centre-in-us/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23713/edwards-launches-vacuum-pumps-for-industry/ Edwards has extended its range of GXS dry pumps for high volume industrial OEMs and end users. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:34:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23713/edwards-launches-vacuum-pumps-for-industry/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23712/jung-twin-screw-pump-handles-high-pressures/ German food and beverage pump supplier Jung has developed a high pressure twin-screw pump which can manage differential pressures up to 50 bar. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:31:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23712/jung-twin-screw-pump-handles-high-pressures/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23711/bell-gossett-balancing-valve-saves-pump-energy/ Bell & Gossett has developed a new energy-saving balancing valve that maintains the set flow rate within +/-5%, regardless of pressure fluctuation in the system, thus saving pump energy. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:28:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23711/bell-gossett-balancing-valve-saves-pump-energy/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23727/grundfos-invests-in-serbian-factory/ Work has started on Grundfos’s new factory at a greenfield site in Indjija, Serbia. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:36:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23727/grundfos-invests-in-serbian-factory/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23585/ksbs-2011-revenues-exceed-2-billion/ KSB Group’s sales revenues have broken through the €2 billion barrier for the first time. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:31:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23585/ksbs-2011-revenues-exceed-2-billion/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23587/chinas-sany-to-acquire-german-concrete-pump-maker-putzmeister/ Chinese construction machinery company Sany Heavy Industry Co Ltd is acquiring Putzmeister Holding GmbH, the German concrete pump manufacturer. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23587/chinas-sany-to-acquire-german-concrete-pump-maker-putzmeister/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23584/interpump-acquires-control-of-italian-pump-manufacturer-galtech/ Interpump Group has bought 53% of the share capital of Galtech SpA in a €3.3 million deal. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:48:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23584/interpump-acquires-control-of-italian-pump-manufacturer-galtech/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23570/hydroforce-pump-for-rainwater-harvesting/ HydroForce Pumps Ltd has developed a clean water pump for rainwater harvesting tanks. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:12:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23570/hydroforce-pump-for-rainwater-harvesting/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23567/itt-online-pump-quiz-tests-users/ ITT offers an online quiz testing users on their knowledge of industrial pumps. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23567/itt-online-pump-quiz-tests-users/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23569/colfax-fluid-handling-launches-progressive-cavity-pumps-/ Colfax Fluid Handling has introduced the Allweiler All-Optflow series of progressive cavity pumps for waste, wastewater treatment and paper manufacturing. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23569/colfax-fluid-handling-launches-progressive-cavity-pumps-/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23565/allflo-launches-diaphragm-pump-sensor-technology/ All-Flo Pump Co has developed All-Safe DRM (diaphragm rupture management) technology, which alerts pump operators of diaphragm ruptures. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:57:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23565/allflo-launches-diaphragm-pump-sensor-technology/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23583/mzt-pumpi-supplies-pumps-to-bulgarian-power-plant/ Macedonia’s MZT Pumpi has delivered six double inlet split case pumps for the Bobov Dol thermal power plant in Bulgaria. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23583/mzt-pumpi-supplies-pumps-to-bulgarian-power-plant/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23566/weir-buys-upstream-oil-gas-valve-maker-novatech/ The Weir Group plc is acquiring Novatech LLC, a US manufacturer of well service pump valves and valve seats for upstream oil and gas applications, in a US$176 million cash deal. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23566/weir-buys-upstream-oil-gas-valve-maker-novatech/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23470/pia-2011-finalists/ The finalists for the 2012 Pump Industry Awards have now been chosen, giving you the opportunity to vote for those project, products and people who you think have made a real contribution to the pump industry during the last year. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:12:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23470/pia-2011-finalists/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23442/power-pump-market-worth-us35bn-this-year/ The world’s power generation industry will purchase US$3.5 billion worth of pumps this year, with East Asian purchases alone exceeding US$1.2 billion. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:00:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23442/power-pump-market-worth-us35bn-this-year/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23441/hms-to-deliver-water-processing-equipment-to-east-siberia/ Russian pump manufacturer HMS Group has signed two contracts worth RUB831 million to deliver a broad range of equipment for a water processing unit in East Siberia. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:55:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23441/hms-to-deliver-water-processing-equipment-to-east-siberia/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23440/us-utilities-select-westinghouse-shield-shutdown-seal/ Westinghouse Electric Co's SHIELD reactor coolant pump (RCP) passive thermal shutdown seal has been installed in one US dual-unit nuclear plant, and the company has received orders from five more for a total of 37 reactor coolant pump (RCP) installations. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:43:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23440/us-utilities-select-westinghouse-shield-shutdown-seal/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23425/novatorque-launches-next-generation-magnet-motors/ NovaTorque has developed a new design of 3hp and 5hp PremiumPlus+ motors. These induction motors when driven by variable frequency drives, achieve a motor-only efficiency of between 88.5 and 90.0%. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:55:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23425/novatorque-launches-next-generation-magnet-motors/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23424/blackmer-sliding-vane-pumps-suitable-for-asphalt-handling-applications/ Blackmer says that its NP Series Sliding Vane Pumps have been designed to provide efficient transfer when handling asphalt or bitumen. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:53:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23424/blackmer-sliding-vane-pumps-suitable-for-asphalt-handling-applications/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23422/electric-heating-now-available-on-viking-gear-pumps/ Viking Pumps now have the option of electric heating for applications where it is necessary to heat the process fluid before start-up. This is an alternative to using pumps with jackets, which are heated by the more traditional methods of steam or hot oil. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:49:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23422/electric-heating-now-available-on-viking-gear-pumps/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23421/zmdi-launches-highprecision-16bit-sensor-signal-conditioner-/ ZMD AG (ZMDI), a global supplier of analogue and mixed-signal solutions for consumer, industrial, and medical pump applications, has introduced a 16-bit sensor signal conditioning IC (SSC) for calibrated resistive sensor modules. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:47:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23421/zmdi-launches-highprecision-16bit-sensor-signal-conditioner-/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23437/date-confirmed-for-gabelli-pump-valve-motor-symposium/ Gabelli & Co Inc’s 22nd Annual Pump, Valve & Motor Symposium will be held on 9 February 2012 in New York. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:55:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23437/date-confirmed-for-gabelli-pump-valve-motor-symposium/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23439/xylem-invests-in-godwin-pump-facility-expansion/ Work has started on a 10 000 sq ft extension of the Godwin pump manufacturing facility in Bridgeport, New Jersey to support continuing growth in the dewatering segment. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:15:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23439/xylem-invests-in-godwin-pump-facility-expansion/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23279/flexaust-flexible-hose-for-septic-pumping/ US flexible hosing manufacturer FLEXAUST has developed a new, flexible tiger tail hose for pumper truck waste evacuation and septic pumping, sewer cleaning, and marine sanitation applications. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:22:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23279/flexaust-flexible-hose-for-septic-pumping/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23276/hi-announces-webinar-series-on-slurry-pumps/ Hydraulic Institute and Pump Systems Matter have announced the start of their upcoming Understanding the Slurry Standard webinar series. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23276/hi-announces-webinar-series-on-slurry-pumps/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23275/flygt-ready-range-copes-with-emergency-dewatering/ Xylem, an ITT Corp spin off, has developed a new range of pumps specifically designed for on-the-spot dewatering at construction or industrial sites, manholes or emergency situations. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:57:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23275/flygt-ready-range-copes-with-emergency-dewatering/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23274/three-new-xylem-pumps/ Xylem, a spin-off of ITT Corporation, has added three new sludge pumps to its Flygt 2600 drainage range. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:55:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23274/three-new-xylem-pumps/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23219/sulzer-seals-hidrotecar-purchase/ Sulzer has completed the acquisition of the Spanish pump company Hidrotecar SA. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:43:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23219/sulzer-seals-hidrotecar-purchase/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23218/pump-solutions-group-buys-quattroflow-fluid-systems/ Dover Corp’s Pump Solutions Group (PSG) has acquired German pump manufacturer Quattroflow Fluid Systems GmbH & Co KG. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:29:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23218/pump-solutions-group-buys-quattroflow-fluid-systems/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23214/itt-upgrades-brazilian-pump-facility/ ITT Corp has completed the upgrade and expansion of its pump manufacturing facility in Salto, Brazil. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:22:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23214/itt-upgrades-brazilian-pump-facility/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23245/xylem-expands-dewatering-rental-services-in-france/ Xylem has outlined plans to expand its dewatering rental business in France over the next three years. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:58:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23245/xylem-expands-dewatering-rental-services-in-france/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23222/senior-leadership-changes-at-flowserve/ Flowserve Corp has promoted Flow Control division president Thomas Pajonas to the newly created role of chief operating officer with responsibility for both the Flow Control Division and the Flow Solutions Group (including the Engineered Product Division and the Industrial Product Division). Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:19:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23222/senior-leadership-changes-at-flowserve/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23113/puralytics-technology-exceeds-epa-requirements-without-power-or-chemicals/ Puralytics, a developer of photochemical water purification products using light-activated nanotechnology, says that its SolarBag three litre water purifier is the first non-powered, non-chemical system to exceed US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) requirements for water purification products. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23113/puralytics-technology-exceeds-epa-requirements-without-power-or-chemicals/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23111/charles-austen-launches-linear-air-pump/ Charles Austen has developed Enviro linear air pumps, designed for wastewater treatment units. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:15:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23111/charles-austen-launches-linear-air-pump/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23109/microepsilon-extends-sensor-range-/ Micro-Epsilon has extended its mainSENSOR series of magneto-inductive displacement measurement sensors. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23109/microepsilon-extends-sensor-range-/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23110/tsurumi-launches-youtube-channel/ Tsurumi has created a YouTube channel to show its products online. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23110/tsurumi-launches-youtube-channel/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23101/ingersoll-rand-expands-aro-pump-production-in-china/ Ingersoll Rand has expanded its pump production capacity at its manufacturing facility in Guilin, China. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:18:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23101/ingersoll-rand-expands-aro-pump-production-in-china/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23100/hertz-acquires-californian-pump-rental-company/ Hertz Equipment Rental Corp (HERC) has acquired DW Pumps, a pump rental company based in Northern California. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:58:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23100/hertz-acquires-californian-pump-rental-company/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23096/warren-rupp-names-new-vp-of-sales/ Warren Rupp Inc has appointed Dan Johnston as vice president of global sales. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:14:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23096/warren-rupp-names-new-vp-of-sales/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23104/new-baker-hughes-ceo-takes-charge/ Martin Craighead has taken over from Chad Deaton as president and chief executive officer of Baker Hughes Inc. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/23104/new-baker-hughes-ceo-takes-charge/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22932/jacques-fay-retires-from-pcm/ PCM SA chief executive officer Jacques Fay retired on 1 January 2012. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:37:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22932/jacques-fay-retires-from-pcm/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22926/nke-develops-bearing-unit-for-pump-applications/ In collaboration with a large pump maker, NKE has developed a new modular system for pump bearings which reportedly simplifies mounting and handling. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:49:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22926/nke-develops-bearing-unit-for-pump-applications/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22924/prominent-helps-thai-flood-victims-/ Prominent Fluid Controls in Thailand has installed a water treatment plant that allows several thousand flood victims in Bangkok to be supplied with hygienically pure drinking water. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:46:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22924/prominent-helps-thai-flood-victims-/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22923/siemens-extends-torque-motor-range/ Siemens’ Drive Technologies division is adding two frame sizes to its range of built-in torque motors in the lower output range, extending the applications of the Simotics T motor series. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:45:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22923/siemens-extends-torque-motor-range/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22903/hung-pump-water-system-saves-australian-rainwater/ Hung Pump, based in Taiwan, has formed an agreement with Australian water pump system supplier One Water Naturally (OWN) to develop a range of water management systems that will enable large quantities of rainwater to be saved on an ongoing basis. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:30:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22903/hung-pump-water-system-saves-australian-rainwater/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22937/desmi-forms-pumping-technology-unit/ DESMI A/S has started the New Year with a new structure based around three business units: Oil Spill; Pump; and Contracting. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:37:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22937/desmi-forms-pumping-technology-unit/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22931/spx-completes-clydeunion-pumps-acquisition/ SPX Corp has acquired Glasgow, UK-based ClydeUnion Pumps. Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22931/spx-completes-clydeunion-pumps-acquisition/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22936/gardner-denver-seals-robuschi-deal/ Gardner Denver Inc has completed the previously announced acquisition of Robuschi SpA for approximately €152 million. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:16:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22936/gardner-denver-seals-robuschi-deal/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22935/agilent-technologies-buys-italian-vacuum-pump-maker-pvr/ Agilent Technologies Inc has acquired the Italian vacuum pump manufacturer PVR srl. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:00:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22935/agilent-technologies-buys-italian-vacuum-pump-maker-pvr/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22767/stormthrust-copes-with-extreme-weather/ P&M Pumps has developed the Stormthrust system, a sewer mixing, aeration and cleaning system for use in extreme weather conditions. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:35:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22767/stormthrust-copes-with-extreme-weather/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22766/brkert-offers-adaptor-for-hygienic-duties/ Bürkert says that its AirLINE Quick adapter plate is now available in stainless steel, making it suitable for use in all hygienic processes. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:26:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22766/brkert-offers-adaptor-for-hygienic-duties/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22765/grundfos-fieldbus-concept-improves-communication/ Grundfos has developed the Communication Interface Module (CIM) and the Communication Interface Unit (CIU), which enable the connection of Grundfos products to standard fieldbus networks Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:22:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22765/grundfos-fieldbus-concept-improves-communication/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22764/impress-transmitters-offer-threeinone-capability/ Instrumentation specialist Impress Sensors & Systems Ltd has launched a new range of high pressure differential pressure transmitters for liquids and gases. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:20:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22764/impress-transmitters-offer-threeinone-capability/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22759/europump-prepares-for-new-circulator-legislation/ Europump has put together a presentation on how to calculate the Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) which is the cornerstone of the upcoming European regulation for circulators. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:38:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22759/europump-prepares-for-new-circulator-legislation/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22757/aker-wirth-ships-250th-mud-pump/ Following a successful trial run, Aker Wirth’s 250th TPK 2200 series mud pump is now on its way to South Korea where it will be installed as one of four pumps on Vantage Drilling’s Tungsten Explorer deep sea drilling vessel at the DSME shipyard. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:33:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22757/aker-wirth-ships-250th-mud-pump/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22756/atlas-copco-buys-vacuum-pump-maker/ Atlas Copco North America LLC is acquiring Houston Service Industries Inc, a US manufacturer of low-pressure blowers and vacuum pumps. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:11:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22756/atlas-copco-buys-vacuum-pump-maker/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22758/abu-dhabi-water-park-selects-herborner-pumps/ Herborner Pumpenfabrik is supplying 78 swimming pool pumps for the Yas Island Water Park in Abu Dhabi. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:22:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22758/abu-dhabi-water-park-selects-herborner-pumps/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22755/hitachi-plant-technologies-expands-in-middle-east/ Hitachi Plant Technologies Ltd is acquiring a 70% stake in Saudi Arabian industrial equipment maintenance service company Saihati Weir Engineering Services Co Ltd. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:28:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22755/hitachi-plant-technologies-expands-in-middle-east/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22643/grundfos-to-produce-new-pump-in-south-korea/ Grundfos-owned Chungsuk Co Ltd has opened new production facilities in South Korea to manufacture a newly developed pump for machine tools. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:39:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22643/grundfos-to-produce-new-pump-in-south-korea/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22631/neptune-upgrades-mixer-gears-/ Neptune Mixer Company says that it has improved the sound levels emitted from the gear-train on several of its mixer lines. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:12:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22631/neptune-upgrades-mixer-gears-/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22630/saudi-electricity-use-spotlighted-at-water-and-power-forum/ Saleh Al-Awaji , the Saudi deputy minister of water and electricity spoke at the Saudi Water and Power Forum on Sunday about the increasing use of electricity in the country. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:11:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22630/saudi-electricity-use-spotlighted-at-water-and-power-forum/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22628/regenerative-turbine-pump-from-corken/ LPG specialist Corken, a part of the IDEX Group, has developed a new model in its regenerative turbine Coro-Flo pump range. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22628/regenerative-turbine-pump-from-corken/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22629/pump-industry-award-deadline-approaches/ As 2011 draws to a close the deadline for entry submission to the Pump Industry Awards is looming, with 30th December the last date by which you can submit who you think should win an award at the prestigious show. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22629/pump-industry-award-deadline-approaches/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22597/lewa-expands-in-russia/ German diaphragm pump manufacturer Lewa GmbH has opened a new subsidiary in Moscow to strengthen its presence in the Russian process and gas sectors. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:20:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22597/lewa-expands-in-russia/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22595/clydeunion-and-shandong-shuanglun-form-pump-joint-venture/ ClydeUnion Pumps has set up a joint venture with Chinese pump maker Shandong Shuanglun Co Ltd. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:12:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22595/clydeunion-and-shandong-shuanglun-form-pump-joint-venture/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22642/metpro-wins-us13mn-fybroc-pump-order/ Met-Pro Corp’s Global Pump Solutions business unit is to supply 80 Fybroc brand pumps for a large-scale aquarium/oceanarium attraction located outside the United States. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:18:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22642/metpro-wins-us13mn-fybroc-pump-order/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22598/idex-names-silvernail-as-chairman/ The Idex Corp board of directors has appointed CEO Andrew Silvernail to the additional position of chairman of the board. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:27:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22598/idex-names-silvernail-as-chairman/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22469/franklin-electric-creates-new-president-and-coo-role/ At Franklin Electric Co Inc, Gregg Sengstack, senior vice president and president, Fueling and International Water Group, has been promoted to the new position of president and chief operating officer. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:45:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22469/franklin-electric-creates-new-president-and-coo-role/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22467/lewa-metering-pump-available-with-pvc-head/ Lewa’s ecosmart range of metering pumps is now available with a PVC head. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:17:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22467/lewa-metering-pump-available-with-pvc-head/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22466/sine-pumps-showcased-at-poultry-show/ MasoSine will be showcasing its line of Sine pumps at the International Poultry Expo which takes place from 24-26 January 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22466/sine-pumps-showcased-at-poultry-show/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22465/positive-response-to-mds-conference/ In a survey, 100% of delegates reported that they were satisfied or very satisfied with material at the Motor Driven Systems (MDS) Conference, which took place from 9-10 November 2011 in Solihull, UK. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:54:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22465/positive-response-to-mds-conference/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22464/make-your-nomination-for-the-2012-pump-industry-awards/ The Pump Industry Awards is back, so if a company, product, application or individual that you know of or work with, is worthy of recognition for a ‘job well done’ why not put forward an entry for one on the following categories. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:48:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22464/make-your-nomination-for-the-2012-pump-industry-awards/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22456/stuttgart-wastetoenergy-system-will-use-saxlund-solids-pump/ Saxlund International GmbH has won a SEK15 million order to deliver handling equipment, including its Solids Pump, for the expansion of a waste-to-energy solution at the Mühlhausen wastewater treatment plant in Stuttgart, Germany. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22456/stuttgart-wastetoenergy-system-will-use-saxlund-solids-pump/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22453/torishima-to-supply-high-pressure-pumps-for-desalination-plant-in-chile/ Torishima Pump Mfg Co Ltd has received an order for high pressure pumps and booster pumps from ACCIONA Agua for a new reverse osmosis desalination plant which is being built near the Atacama Desert in Copiapo, Chile. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:59:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22453/torishima-to-supply-high-pressure-pumps-for-desalination-plant-in-chile/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22461/dover-realigns-around-endmarkets/ Dover Corp has a new four segment structure organised by end-market. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:37:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22461/dover-realigns-around-endmarkets/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22452/aker-wirth-wins-slurry-pump-contract-in-saudi-arabia/ Aker Wirth is to supply 11 piston-diaphragm pumps to the Ma’aden Bauxite & Alumina Co’s mine refinery project in Saudi Arabia. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:30:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22452/aker-wirth-wins-slurry-pump-contract-in-saudi-arabia/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22336/new-leadership-at-sundyne/ Jeff Wiemelt is to take over from Phil Ruffner as president of Sundyne Corp on 1 January 2012. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:31:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22336/new-leadership-at-sundyne/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22331/hms-to-supply-pumps-and-project-management-for-siberian-oilfield/ Russian pump manufacturer HMS Group is to undertake a RUB1.8 billion turnkey project the Srednebotuobinskoe oil and gas condensate field in the Republic of Sakha. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:39:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22331/hms-to-supply-pumps-and-project-management-for-siberian-oilfield/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22322/pfeiffer-pumping-station-now-available-with-backing-pump/ Pfeiffer Vacuum’s turbo pumping stations now reportedly feature dry, multi-stage ACP roots pump from the company’s adixen range. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:38:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22322/pfeiffer-pumping-station-now-available-with-backing-pump/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22320/hi-announces-2012-annual-meeting/ The Hydraulic Institute (HI) and Pump Systems Matter (PSM) has announced the date and time for its 2012 Annual Meeting. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:33:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22320/hi-announces-2012-annual-meeting/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22319/ultrasonic-nozzle-improves-cleaning-/ A team of scientists from the University of Southampton in the UK have been a Royal Society innovation award for inventing a tap attachment which can improve the ability of water to clean. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:31:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22319/ultrasonic-nozzle-improves-cleaning-/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22318/atex-approval-for-sensonics-transmitters/ Sensonics’ vibration and thrust position transmitters have received ATEX approval and are now suitable for Ex ia IIC T4 applications when used in conjunction with the company’s ATEX approved range of AECP proximity probes and AEXC extension cables. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:22:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22318/atex-approval-for-sensonics-transmitters/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22278/amarinth-supplies-pumps-for-abu-dhabi-water-filtration-system/ Amarinth has delivered £750 000 worth of high alloy pumps to ZADCO on a short lead-time for a produced water filtration system at an offshore pilot plant in Abu Dhabi. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:14:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22278/amarinth-supplies-pumps-for-abu-dhabi-water-filtration-system/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22335/alfa-laval-unveils-new-three-division-structure/ Alfa Laval has created a new selling division – the Marine & Diesel Division – integrating the marine, offshore and diesel businesses of Alfa Laval and Aalborg Industries. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:56:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22335/alfa-laval-unveils-new-three-division-structure/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22332/weir-increases-presence-in-upstream-oil-and-gas-market/ Weir is acquiring Seaboard Holdings Inc, an independent wellhead solutions provider focused on the North American unconventional oil and gas drilling and production markets, for US$675 million. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:48:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22332/weir-increases-presence-in-upstream-oil-and-gas-market/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22233/submit-your-technical-papers-for-the-vdma-conference/ The final date to apply for a technical paper to be presented at the VDMA’s International Rotating Equipment Conference 2012 is 10th December 2011. The complete text of the accepted technical paper must be submitted by 13th April 2012. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:57:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22233/submit-your-technical-papers-for-the-vdma-conference/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22199/wrtsil-to-acquire-hamworthy-in-383mn-deal/ Finland’s Wärtsilä Technology Oy Ab has made a recommended £8.25 per share cash offer for Hamworthy plc, valuing the pump, separator and water systems manufacturer at £383 million. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:57:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22199/wrtsil-to-acquire-hamworthy-in-383mn-deal/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22177/ball-valve-seats-suit-hot-transfer/ Metallized Carbon Corporation has developed a range of carbon-graphite ball valve seats for use in valves designed to handle hot liquids or hot gases. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:25:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22177/ball-valve-seats-suit-hot-transfer/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22176/edwards-previews-new-dry-vacuum-pump-range-/ Edwards has previewed of its new nXDS range of dry scroll vacuum pumps at the AVS 2011 technology show, which took place from 30 October to 4 November in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:23:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22176/edwards-previews-new-dry-vacuum-pump-range-/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22175/process-pump-disc-couplings-from-power-transmissions/ Power Transmissions International has launched a range of high speed disc couplings designed specifically for the process pump OEM market. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:22:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22175/process-pump-disc-couplings-from-power-transmissions/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22174/help-name-the-winners-of-the-2012-pump-industry-awards/ The organisers of the UK Pump Industry Awards are now welcoming nominations for the next awards ceremony, which takes place on 22 March 2012 in Solihull, UK. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:16:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22174/help-name-the-winners-of-the-2012-pump-industry-awards/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22196/hms-upgrades-pumps-for-transneft/ Russian pump maker HMS Group has secured a RUB186 million contract with the Russian oil-trunk pipelines operator Transneft to carry out replacement, upgrade and overhaul of its pumping units. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:19:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22196/hms-upgrades-pumps-for-transneft/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22195/idex-invests-in-new-indian-facility/ IDEX Corp has opened IDEX Fluid & Metering Pvt Ltd, a new facility located in Savli, Vadodara, India. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:17:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22195/idex-invests-in-new-indian-facility/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22192/xylem-celebrates-launch-by-ringing-nyse-opening-bell/ Water technology company Xylem Inc’s leadership team and four representative employees rang the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) opening bell on 16 November 2011. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:16:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22192/xylem-celebrates-launch-by-ringing-nyse-opening-bell/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22190/ksb-opens-new-valve-factory-in-china/ Pump and valve manufacturer KSB has inaugurated a new factory for globe and gate valves in Changzhou, China. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:20:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22190/ksb-opens-new-valve-factory-in-china/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22049/sulzer-introduces-pump-control-and-monitoring-system-/ Sulzer has developed the new ABS pump controller PC 441 which offers control and monitoring of up to four pumps and additional equipment. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:40:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22049/sulzer-introduces-pump-control-and-monitoring-system-/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22048/sulzer-introduces-worlds-biggest-low-speed-mixer/ Sulzer Pumps has introduced what it says is the world’s biggest low speed mixer for water treatment. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:36:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22048/sulzer-introduces-worlds-biggest-low-speed-mixer/ http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22047/zuwa-develops-pump-controller/ Zuwa has developed a multifunctional pump controller designed for pumps with 230 or 400 volt up to 16 ampere. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:34:00 GMT http://www.worldpumps.com/view/22047/zuwa-develops-pump-controller/