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24.07.2008
Moyno Metering Pump Provides Precise Control
Moyno, Inc. offers the Moyno Metering Pump for economical and efficient performance when metering low-flow liquids in a wide range of processing applications including dosing, sampling and metering. |
21.07.2008
Armstrong Launches Pumpbox
The ultimate in pump system packaging has been launched by Armstrong. The new Pumpbox is a fully integrated, self-contained HVAC pumping solution, manufactured off-site, and housed in a compact thermally and acoustically insulated weatherproof enclosure. |
07.07.2008
New High-Speed Bus “Wilo-CAN”
By developing a “Wilo-CAN” Bus, the Dortmund-based pump expert WILO AG set a new standard for the integration of electronically controlled pumps into building automation. |
30.06.2008
PSC – Precision System Components from KMT Waterjet
KMT Waterjet has extended its product range of installation material for fluid pipelines and supply equipment. |
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| Exhibitions + Conferences |
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16.07.2008
The Hydraulic Institute Completes Successful 2008 Spring Technical Meeting
The Hydraulic Institute recently completed its 2008 Spring Technical Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio. During this successful event, nearly 100 top-level technical professionals from the pump industry met to discuss the development of new pump standards, energy efficient process controls, as well as educational and training initiatives. |
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23.07.2008
ABB Appoints Joseph Hogan as New CEO
Board of Directors of ABB Ltd. announced today that Joseph M. Hogan has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the ABB Group. |
16.07.2008
Sulzer Appoints New Division President Sulzer Metco
Sulzer has appointed César Montenegro, currently Head of the Business Area North America of Sulzer Pumps, as new division president of Sulzer Metco and member of the executive committee of Sulzer. |
04.07.2008
Hayward Tyler Appoints New Group Managing Director
Hayward Tyler Ltd is pleased to announce that David Boughey has been appointed as Group Managing Director. |
04.07.2008
Change in Georg Fischer Executive Committee
Jürg Krebser, Head of GF AgieCharmilles and for 14 years a member of Georg Fischer’s Executive Committee, will, at his own request, relinquish his post on 1 August 2008. He will be succeeded by Michael Hauser, who will also join the Executive Committee. |
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| Internet + Software |
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24.07.2008
Biral’s PumpSelector
The quick and easy way to find the pump you need for your application. Biral’s online PumpSelector is the quick and easy way to choose the pump you need for your application. |
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| Financial News |
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17.07.2008
Georg Fischer Continues to Grow
Georg Fischer achieved top-line growth of 6% in the first half of 2008, with sales amounting to CHF 2.4 billion. Currency effects and soaring material and energy costs had a negative impact of over CHF 60 million on earnings. |
15.07.2008
Sulzer: Order Intake Increased to CHF 2.3 Billion
Sulzer is reporting a high order intake of CHF 2 265.9 million for the first six months of 2008. This represents an adjusted1 increase of 14.9% and a nominal growth of 6.2% compared with the first half of the previous year. |
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| Acquisitions + Mergers |
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23.07.2008
Cardo Acquires Manufacturer of Measuring Instruments
Cardo has acquired the Finnish company Kajaani Process Measurements Oy, which is one of Finland s leading manufacturers of sophisticated measuring instruments for the pulp and paper industry. The information is not deemed to be stock price sensitive information. |
16.07.2008
ABB to acquire Kuhlman Electric Corporation
ABB has signed an agreement to acquire U.S. transformer company Kuhlman Electric Corporation for an undisclosed amount from global private equity firm The Carlyle Group to expand its power products portfolio in the Americas. |
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| Contracts + Case Stories |
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23.07.2008
CHRIST Received Sea Water Desalination-Contract in U.A.E.
For the new 8 billion US$ Emirates Aluminium Project with a final total capacity of 1,400,000 tons per year, Aqua EPC L.L.C., Dubai, UAE, the Regional Operation of Aqua Engineering GmbH and Part of the Christ Water Technology Group, has received an EPC-contract for the Sea Water Desalination and Demineralization Systems . |
15.07.2008
Sulzer Awarded Major Power Projects in China
Sulzer Pumps has been awarded a major order for a total of 36 pumps for the Hongyanhe and Ningde nuclear power plants in China. |
11.07.2008
Wilo Pump Technology for Slovakia
In Slowakia, pumps made by Wilo will contribute significantly to establish a sustainable infrastructure of water supply and sewage disposal. |
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| Awards |
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24.07.2008
Wilo Scoops Building Services Award
Leading pump and pumping system manufacturer Wilo UK has scooped another award – this time winning ‘Product of the Year 2008’ in the Building Services Awards for 2008, held recently at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s Park Lane. |
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| Miscellaneous |
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18.07.2008
Grundfos at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing
Grundfos is proud to be a major supplier to the architects, consulting engineers, contractors and venue owners at the 2008 Summer Games. This confirms Grundfos as one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of high technology pumps and pump systems. |
10.07.2008
Better Than New After 40 Years’ Service
Back in 1968, the then publicly owned East German company VEB Pumpenwerke Halle – now KSB – gave the city of Halle a pump to operate its famous fountain with its more than 60 m high water jet on Peißnitz island. |
03.07.2008
Parker Breaks Ground on New European Headquarters in Switzerland
Parker Hannifin Corporation held a groundbreaking ceremony as the first step in the construction of its new European headquarters in Etoy in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, located approximately 25 miles northeast of Geneva. |
03.07.2008
ProMinent ProMaqua Water Treatment for the Olympics
From 8th to 24th August 2008 a total of 42 competitions will be held in the Olympic disciplines of swimming, springboard diving, high diving, water ball and synchronised swimming in the "Water Cube" and in the Yingdong Natatorium in Beijing. |
01.07.2008
ITT Opens New World Headquarters in White Plains
ITT Corporation today opened the doors to its new world headquarters in White Plains, N.Y. at 1133 Westchester Avenue. |
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