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14.05.2008
News from the IFAT 2008 - Part 1
The 15th International Trade Fair for Water-Sewage-Refuse-Recycling took place in Munich from 5 to 9 May 2008. Impeller.net was live at the event and informs about the latest innovations. |
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| Technical News |
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13.05.2008
Caprari: New Generation of Standardized Single-Impeller Pumps
Backed by over sixty years of experience in designing and manufacturing centrifugal surface pumps for municipal, industrial and irrigation purposes, Caprari now presents the new generation of standardized single-impeller pumps that conform to standard EN 733 (DIN 24255). |
07.03.2008
E4XP Caprari: Extra Performances for Professionals
Caprari E4XP submersible boreholes stand out for their ability to withstand the heaviest duty conditions. This means that they are ideal for use when sand or corrosive substances are present, something that more and more frequently occurs in wells. |
28.01.2008
Plastic, Leak-Free Pumps For Pumping Hazardous Liquids
A new range of plastic magnet-drive centrifugal pumps which are designed for use in the most corrosive and challenging environments, have recently been introduced by pump specialists Michael Smith Engineers. |
08.01.2008
Chopper’ Pumps Help Southern Water to Cut Costs
Achieving significant improvement in the throughput of sludge combined with minimising reactive maintenance and the frequent need to purchase spares, were the important benefits achieved at a key Southern Water site. |
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| Financial News |
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01.09.2008
Sulzer: Operating Income Increased by 28%
In the first half of 2008, Sulzer continued its successful development. In overall strong markets, the company further increased order intake, sales, operating income (EBIT), net income, and cash flow despite substantial negative currency effects. |
18.03.2008
Grundfos Exceeds Sales Budget & Increases Ambitions for the Future
The Grundfos Group in 2007 reached a satisfactory result with a DKK 1,4 bn growth in turnover to DKK 16.8 billion and profit before tax of DKK 1.4 billion. |
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| Acquisitions + Mergers |
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06.08.2008
Hamilton Sundstrand Acquires Spain-Based Marelli Pumps
Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., has acquired privately held Marelli Pumps, a leader in the design and manufacture of heavy duty centrifugal pumps. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
03.04.2008
Joint Venture For Distribution of Wilden & Almatec Pumps in Poland
The Dutch group Holland Air Pumps (also present in Belgium & Canada) and the Spanish Tecnica de Fluidos (also present in France & Portugal) have started a joint venture for the distribution of WILDEN & ALMATEC air operated diaphragm pumps in the polish market. |
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09.10.2008
The Grundfos Prize for Female Professor
The Grundfos Prize 2008 was given today to Professor, Anne Strunge Meyer, Dept. of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Danmark (DTU). The prize is a recognition of Ms Strunge Meyer’s research in the development of new products and processes by means of nature’s own enzymes and the use of plant material otherwise unused. |
02.06.2008
Michael S. Cropper Named 2007 Member of the Year by The Hydraulic Institute
The Hydraulic Institute, North America’s largest pump association and global authority on pumps and pumping systems, named Michael S. Cropper as 2007 Member of the Year during its Annual Meeting held at Marco Island, Florida. |
21.02.2008
Green as Always, Now With ISO 14001 Certification
For over 60 years, CAPRARI has been doing its best to optimize the delicate balance between technological progress and the ecosystem. |
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15.08.2008
Pump Software Specialist Celebrates Jubilee
VSX - VOGEL SOFTWARE looks back on successful 15 years |
14.04.2008
Saer: New Factory in Holland
On 28th March the Vice President of Saer Elettropompe, Mr. Mauro Favella, has inaugurated "Saer Pompen". |
04.03.2008
Saer: New Factory in Paluzza
SAER ELETTROPOMPE SPA has announced the opening of a new Factory in Paluzza (UD) Italy. |
21.02.2008
Record Grundfos Investment in Mexico
Attended by Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark, Danish Vice Prime Minister, Bendt Bendtsen and the Mexican President’s wife, Lic Margarita Zavala de Calderón, a new Grundfos factory was officially opened today in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. |
17.12.2007
VSX – VOGEL SOFTWARE in New Facilities
Due to the good order situation VSX – VOGEL SOFTWARE enhanced its personnel capacities with a number of new employees. At the same time the principle office was relocated and since November 2007 it can be found in the south of Dresden, Germany. |
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