Water treatment specialist Siltbuster has launched an integrated chemical dosing system (iCDS) to sit alongside its range of treatment solutions. The new product, developed and manufactured in the UK, has been designed for sites which require a compact solution, but offers many of the benefits associated with its larger containerised dosing systems. The new chemical... [Read More]

Malaysia is the latest country to take up the opportunity to introduce UK-based Riventa’s energy-saving technology that identifies areas to enhance performance and prolong the lifetime of assets such as pumps and blowers. Wasser Dynamic, who are based in Kembangan, just south of the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, specialise in M&E works for water treatment, waste... [Read More]

Pump manufacturer Kirloskar Brothers Ltd is supplying Vertical Turbine (VT) pumps for the Mettur Surplus Water Scheme in India. The surplus water scheme is expected to fill water bodies in dry parts of the Salem district, facilitating better use of water for agriculture and drinking. The scheme is expected to bring around 4,238 acres of agricultural land under irrigation.... [Read More]

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion (€2.3 billion) for State Revolving Funds (SRFs) to assist states and territories with infrastructure projects that help provide safe drinking water and protect surface waters in communities. Additionally, EPA is announcing a new $12 million (€10 million) grant programme to help... [Read More]

Weltec Biopower has been contracted to build an energy-efficient wastewater treatment unit for a sewage treatment plant in Bückeburg, North Germany. Apart from the earthworks and the electrical installations, the German biogas manufacturer will supervise the construction of the new sludge thickener, the engine room for the cogeneration power plant and the digester with... [Read More]

New water technology has helped Wessex Water upgrade a sewer beneath the River Parrett in Bridgwater in the UK - protecting the environment and saving almost £1 million (€1.17 million) in the process. Forty-year-old pipework near the pumping station had to be replaced, work that normally requires horizontal drilling and deep trenches that would have a significant impact... [Read More]

Bedford Pumps has recently supplied two of their submersible axial fish friendly pumps to Waikato Regional Council for a new pumping station in New Zealand. Muggeridges Pumping Station has been constructed near the Piako River in the Waihou Piako Zone to protect 1,100 hectares of land, near Ngātea. The pumping station is positioned at the lowest point in the catchment... [Read More]

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) has extended its direct sales and technical support to customers in Romania and Bulgaria. The company’s Hungary sales office has supported customers of Watson-Marlow Pumps, Watson-Marlow Tubing, Bredel Hose Pumps, Alitea and MasoSine sinusoidal technology in Romania and Bulgaria since last year. In addition, two more... [Read More]

PVO-Vesivoima’s hydropower plants in Finland will introduce a new central control system from Valmet. The system will provide PVO-Vesivoima on the Iijoki, Kemijoki and Kokemäenjoki rivers with a better overview of the production process and enhance operation in electricity markets with new control solutions. The new system is essential for the commercial use of hydropower.... [Read More]

Grundfos has announced the establishment of its new global mobility team to support the green evolution of the automotive and transportation industry. Spearheaded by senior sales director Peter Kiaer, the team will serve Grundfos’ global customers to improve their water and energy footprint. The team consists of specialists with extensive experience providing optimised... [Read More]

Riventa has identified potential savings of 12% - equating to $254,000 (€213,000) annually – as the Las Vegas Valley Water District looks to optimise its water distribution. Utilising its leading-edge thermodynamic FREEFLOW technology, Riventa monitored pumps at the Hacienda Water Pumping Station (WPS), a strategic part of the district’s network, which is also part... [Read More]

UK filter manufacturer Amazon Filters has taken new steps to grow its service for customers in process engineering industries worldwide. The Surrey-headquartered firm has appointed five new recruits in departments dealing with filter housing operations and fabrication, product design and development, IT and despatch. The move complements a continuing programme of investment... [Read More]

A desalination plant in Saudi Arabia has taken advantage of Sulzer’s experience in reverse osmosis (RO) technology to reduce its energy costs and boost reliability. The Shuqaiq 3 plant on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast is being built by a public private partnership between the Saudi government and an international consortium. The Spanish water engineering specialist,... [Read More]

Pump manufacturer Framo is to become a joint partner with fish farming company Lingalaks. The two companies aim to collaborate on the development of the Stadion Basin innovation project in Norway - a closed, floating production system for salmon, scheduled for completion in 2023. “The objective with the Stadion Basin is to eliminate problems with salmon lice, accidental... [Read More]

Southern Water is deploying pumps as extreme rainfall in the UK over the winter has raised the risk of flooding across the region. Tankers are also being used to protect sewers and reduce the risk of rising water affecting homes and businesses. Around 50 tankers are busy pumping out rainwater which is forcing its way into the sewer system in a bid to minimise the risk... [Read More]

Irish company EPS has announced the acquisition of the majority shareholding in Scottish engineering company Ferrier Pumps. EPS Group is a water and wastewater infrastructure specialist and employs over 500 people in Ireland and the UK. The addition of Ferrier Pumps brings 47 team members and branches in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen along with 40 years of experience.... [Read More]