April event in Berlin to discuss EV charging infrastructure conundrum

Franco Gonzalez, Principal Analyst at IDTechEx discusses some of the themes to be dealt with at the firm's forthcoming event

Governments urged not to miss the boat on green fuel shipping

A report published on 15 November examines the role shipping will play in transporting the green fuels necessary to meet global climate goals, identifying...

JCB’s hydrogen combustion engine approved for use

JCB has seemingly cleared significant hurdles in its development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing rulings from licensing authorities allowing it...

Sealless thermoplastic immersible pumps for open tanks and sumps

Transferring liquids from sumps and open tanks is often regarded as a challenging pumping application due to the presence of solids, the possibility of...

Accounting for every drop: ABB awarded for work in New Zealand

Industrial automation technology firm ABB has won the 2023 Global Water Awards in the category “Smart Water Project of the Year” for its collaboration...

Small and smart actuator gets explosion-proof rating

Electric actuator manufacturer AUMA has added an explosion-proof version to its successful PROFOX actuator series. “The new PROFOX-X actuators expand all the benefits of our...

Sponsored Content: Sealing expert marks birthday

Winn & Coales International, a leading manufacturer and supplier of corrosion prevention, waterproofing and sealing products, is celebrating its 140th Anniversary.

How manufacturers are ensuring leak tightness in drainage seals and pipes

By Paul Grills, BPF Pipes Group There is plenty of talk about preventing leaks in below ground water and drainage pipes and the importance of...

Blenheim palace work is one of largest ever inland dredge projects completed in the...

Civil engineering firm Land & Water has completed works as part of the largest restoration project that has ever taken place at World Heritage...

Government awards £181k to four sustainable aviation fuel innovators

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded £181,000 through the UK Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Clearing House to four UK innovators: Avioxx, Clean Planet...

How does a membrane pump work?

The efficiency and versatility of membrane pumps have made them indispensable in numerous industries. But how do they work? Pumps manufacturer KNF explains. High-performance membrane...

Consignment caveats: From liquids to lithium-ion batteries, competent storage requires care

A succession of fires in recent years has sharpened people’s awareness of the need to handle lithium-ion batteries correctly. It’s just one of many...

Partnership to manage waste and recycling associated with plastic pipelines

A new total waste management partnership brings together plastic pipeline solutions manufacturer Radius Systems and waste management expert Axil Integrated Services (Axil). Radius Systems...

Electric plane charging deal will let pilots ‘tap ‘n’ take off’

Pilots of electric planes can charge their aircraft with one tap of a card, says EV charging expert Octopus Energy, following a tie-up between...
Dale Croker

Systems steward: New leader at the British Pump Manufacturers Association

Continuing in his role as managing director of pumps manufacturer KSB UK, Dale Croker takes over the BPMA post following a two-year tenure as vice president.

New CEO to oversee expansion of leading water treatment and handling businesses

The firm behind water handling and treatment solutions Selwood and Siltbuster has appointed a new CEO. Dan Lee is now Workdry International CEO, with a...

Utility new recruit scores with hydropower pitch

After less than a year in his job, a Scottish Water apprentice has clinched both Scottish and UK top awards for his innovative...

A “true beast of a shear” for scrap processing and demolition

The CI series of scrap shears from Italian hydraulic attachment manufacturer VTN Europe have been re-invented and remodelled with the introduction of the new...

Automation for the people: reducing injury in quarrying

Harrowing statistics from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work state that quarry workers are twice as likely to be killed in an accident...

New infrastructure for zero emission HGVs unveiled at haulage industry summit

Plans for 54 new charging hubs to power zero emission lorries have been announced. The Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrations (ZEHID) programme, delivered by...