Insertion valves and line stop fittings provider Hydra-Stop launched the Insta-Valve 20-24 insertion valve after a prelaunch at AWWA’s ACE19 in June. The new insertional valve is available for pipes measuring 20-24 inches, and was designed in response to feedback from industry professionals. According to the company, the engineered valve cartridge has a mechanically... [Read More]

Water technology company Xylem has revealed a new direct drive turbo blower for lower airflow requirements at wastewater treatment facilities. The new addition to the company’s Sanitaire turbo blower range was launched at Pollutec Event in Lyon, France. According to a company statement, the Sanitaire TurboLIGHT direct drive turbo blower is a compact adaptation of... [Read More]

Next Filtration detailed in a press release how its Next FOG STOP system improved overall effluent water level at a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Brazil by reducing residual biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) by 50%. Combined with an increase in dissolved oxygen (DO) levels of 45.5%, Next FOG STOP could allow the facility to operate under increased flow, or organic... [Read More]

Xylem has appointed a new managing director for the UK and Ireland, who will oversee both the sales and services division of the business. Jason Howlett steps into the role having worked in the water industry for 18 years, having been involved in ‘operating and maintaining some of the largest assets in the UK water industry’. This included spending 16 years with... [Read More]

The Seeq Corporation has announced that its advanced analytics solutions will now be available on Microsoft as software as a service (SaaS). Seeq’s customers are those in; oil & gas, pharmaceutical, chemical, energy, mining, food and beverage, as well as other process industries. It enables engineers and scientists in process organisations to rapidly analyse,... [Read More]

Having been previously acquired in 2016 by the global manufacturer and supplier of biogas management and fluid handling equipment, QED Environment Systems, Geotech has undergone a rebranding process to establish itself as a definitive member of the QED group. Now sharing the name of QED Environment Systems, the Midlands-based business has relocated along with the firm... [Read More]

Water technology company has been included on Fortune’s 2018 “Change the World” list, a ranking of 50 companies that have made a significant social impact through their core business strategy. Xylem is listed as number 7 in the ranking, gaining recognition for creating ‘tangible social value’ through its solutions for water challenges across the world. “At... [Read More]

Pressure control equipment specialist Oxford Flow has expanded its team with three new appointments for the US and Europe, Middle East and Africa. According to a company announcement, the senior level hires have been made in a bid to grow Oxford Flow’s market share in the regions. Howard Williams has been appointed as Group Business Development Director for company’s... [Read More]

  A leading manufacturer of precision flow measurement instruments, systems and calibrators has introduced the QLF Series in-line ultrasonic flow meter for ultra-low-flow low viscosity liquid applications. Flow Technology’s QLF meter’s high accuracy and repeatability is achieved through the unique measurement section within the meter body where flow is conditioned... [Read More]

AW-Lake Company has unveiled a new flow sensor. The new EDGE Flow Sensor, produced by the Wisconsin-based firm, with optional Bluetooth for use in flow meter applications requiring an analogue, pulse or Modbus signal to a PLC or other control system has come onto the market. Mounted on meters including AW-Lake gear meters and turbine flow meters, the EDGE Flow Sensor... [Read More]