BOSTON (Feb. 18, 2016) – Many countries are facing a perfect storm of financing constraints and water infrastructure shortfalls. Dramatic declines in oil and commodity prices, low water tariffs, groundwater overdrafts and untreated wastewater discharges are prompting governments to tap the private sector through public-private partnership (PPP) schemes.
Some pumps were running with high vibration levels, while the disc couplings were failing on a regular basis.
ENSCHEDE, The Netherlands (Feb. 16, 2016) – Pentair will present its latest innovations and integrated solutions to help address wastewater management challenges at the 18th African Water Association (AfWA) International Congress & Exhibition in Nairobi, Kenya February 22 – 25, 2016. The theme of this year’s congress is “sustainable access to water and sanitation in Africa.”
A flame retardant manufacturer incorporated frequency converters to control its cooling water pumps.
This design overcomes the challenges of exploring and extracting valuable resources.
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (Feb. 11, 2016) – Grundfos Pumps Corporation has appointed Nathan Olds as the vice president of Domestic Building Services (DBS) Trade for the United States. In this role, Olds will manage wholesale distribution for the company’s heating and plumbing products. He will report to the DBS executive vice president, Terry Teach.