The top pump news stories in June

KKR’s acquisition of Circor, the launch of Xylem's Series e-SVI immersible multistage pump line in North America, and Tsurumi’s chromium impellers were the most-read news stories on the World Pumps website during June.

1. KKR to acquire Circor in US$1.6bn deal

 

Investment firm KKR has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Circor International Inc in an all cash transaction valued at approximately US$1.6 billion, including the assumption of debt.

 

2. Xylem launches Series e-SVI immersible multistage pump line in North America

 

Xylem Inc has introduced the Series e-SVI immersible multistage pump line in North America to meet growing demand from the industrial, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and commercial building markets.

 

3. Tsurumi equips its pumps with chromium impellers

Pump manufacturer Tsurumi is equipping several pump series with ultra-hard chromium impellers free of charge.