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Man City stars kick off Xylem's ‘Closer Than You Think’ campaign
NEWS/IN BRIEF Insect Technology Solutions, a provider of integrated solutions for insect rearing and processing, to offer modular insect plant solutions to the emerging and growing insect industry. Alfa Laval and Bühler Insect Technology Solutions have been cooperating since early 2018 and jointly developed tailored solutions for heat transfer, solid and lipid separation, and fluid handling for modular insect plant solutions. Through this new exclusive partner agreement, Alfa Laval and Bühler Insect Technology Solutions will provide solutions to enable small facilities to scale-up to efficient, integrated protein production plants for insect proteins for further use as animal feed. The two companies will also cooperate on further research & development, marketing and after-sales services. “We are looking forward to bringing our expertise from other applications to this dynamic new market,” said Nish Patel, president of Alfa Laval’s Food & Water Division. “The collaboration with Bühler allows us to combine our proven technology with a complete, integrated solution – and serve the customers better than either of us could do on our own.” Andreas Aepli, CEO of Bühler Insect Technology Solutions, said: “In Alfa Laval we are proud to have found a partner who shares our approach and vision in this exciting new industry. We are convinced that insects will play an important role in making our food system more sustainable.” For further information, visit www.alfalaval.com and www.buhlergroup.com/global/en/about-buehler/ insects-sustainable-protein-source/buehler-insecttechnology-solutions.htm
Man City stars kick off Xylem’s ‘Closer Than You Think’ campaign
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anchester City Football Club and Xylem have teamed up to launch the ‘Closer Than You Think’ campaign to drive awareness of urgent water challenges among millions of football fans around the world. Through creative, multimedia storytelling, the Xylem-Manchester City initiative will show audiences how every
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country on earth faces serious and escalating water issues, such as lack of access to clean drinking water and resilience challenges in the face of increasing severe weather patterns. The campaign has kicked off with the launch of a video featuring Manchester City players Sergio Agüero, David Silva and Ilkay Gündoğan. Filmed in the Manchester City dressing room at the Etihad Stadium, The Changing Room sees the players surprised by a projection-mapped display that surrounds them with dystopian visions of the future with severe drought and flooding. Over the coming weeks, the Closer To Home video series will raise awareness of the diverse range of water issues faced across the world, as Manchester City, Manchester City Women’s team and New York City FC players discuss water challenges in their home countries. Fans are invited to explore behind-the-scenes content and learn about water solving tips. “As part of Xylem’s commitment to creating social value, we are leveraging creative partnerships to extend our reach and elevate the global conversation on water,” said Xylem president and CEO Patrick Decker. “The reality is that the threats posed by the world’s water challenges are getting closer for us all, and this campaign is about raising awareness of these challenges and solutions, and inspiring people of all ages globally to help create a more water-secure world.” “Closer Than You Think is centered on driving the global conversation about water challenges and solutions and inspiring the next generation of fans to think differently about water,” added Joseph Vesey, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Xylem. “With the support of Manchester City players, Manchester City Women’s team players and New York City FC, we have a unique opportunity to reach millions of fans around the world and inform more people about urgent issues that affect us all.” As part of Xylem’s multi-year partnership with Manchester City, Xylem recently partnered with the football club to deliver clean water towers, WASH education, and sports and leadership training to communities in Bangalore, India (see Pump Industry Analyst, February 2019). Last year, Xylem entered into a global multi-year partnership with Manchester City to become the football club’s official water technology partner (see Pump Industry Analyst, July 2018).
In Brief • Grundfos has opened a new dual apprenticeship workshop in Tatabanya, Hungary. “The workshop is essential for the secondary school dual education system. Dual education is very important because in that way the students can gain a lot of experience that will later be indispensable for them,” said László Török, senior manufacturing director at Grundfos Hungary. In 2018, Grundfos Hungary employed around 150 students within the dual education system, which combines apprenticeships in a company and education at a vocational school. Grundfos has contractual agreements with 15 schools in Hungary and five universities. Students can participate in an internship during the school year or in the summer. www.grundfos.com • The British Pump Manufacturers’ Association (BPMA) has signed a Mutual Co-operation Agreement with the UK’s Lancaster University. The agreement covers a range collaborative ideas and opportunities, primarily geared around the development of improved skills and enhanced technology understanding across the sector. Professor George Aggidis, Professor of Energy Engineering at Lancaster University, UK, and director of the Lancaster University Renewable Energy Group & Fluid Machinery Group, said: “By aligning the respective strengths of engineering academia and commercial enterprise, jointly delivered ‘added value’ services can be determined for the mutual benefit of members, students and stakeholders alike.” Steve Schofield, BPMA director and CEO, added: “Having previously worked with Professor Aggidis whilst he was active in industry, I am delighted to have the opportunity to extend our working relationship and to have our respective organisations seek collaborative initiatives.” www.bpma.org.uk • Ingersoll-Rand’s binding offer to acquire Precision Flow Systems from Accudyne Industries, ITT’s plans to buy Rheinhütte Pumpen Group and Ebara’s drainage pump trucks in the Philippines were the most popular stories on the World Pumps website in February. www.worldpumps.com
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Dividends • ITT Inc is increasing its quarterly dividend by 10% to US$0.147 per share on the company’s outstanding stock. The ITT board of directors has approved the cash dividend for the first quarter of 2019. The payment will be made on 1 April 2019, to shareholders of record on 11 March 2019. www.itt.com • The Weir Group plc board is recommending a final 2018 dividend of £0.3045, resulting in a total dividend of £0.462 for the year, up 5% from 2017. Weir says the increased dividend reflects its confidence in the long-term prospects of the group. If approved at the Annual General Meeting on 30 April 2019, the final dividend will be paid on 6 June 2019 to shareholders on the register on 26 April 2019. www.global.weir • Flowserve Corp’s board has authorised a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.19 per share on the company’s outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on 12 April 2019 to shareholders of record on 29 March 2019. www.flowserve.com • Shareholders at Andritz AG’s 112th Annual General Meeting approved a dividend payment of E1.55 per share for the 2018 business year, the same as the 2017 dividend. This is equal to a payout ratio of approximately 70.5% or a dividend yield of approximately 3.9% based on the current Andritz share price. The dividend will be paid on 2 April 2019. www.andritz.com • The board of John Crane parent company Smiths Group plc has declared an interim dividend of £0.141 per share, an increase of 2.2%. This interim dividend will be paid on 26 April 2019 to shareholders on the register on 5 April 2019. www.smiths.com and www.johncrane.com
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For further information, visit www.xylem.com, www.xylemwatermark.com and www.mancity.com
SPX Flow appoints distributor in New England
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PX Flow has named Lighthouse Process as its new distributor in New England territories for its Waukesha Cherry-Burrell (WCB), APV components and Seital Separation product lines. Lighthouse Process, a new company providing online purchase of process equipment and spares, will work with customers in the New England states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. It will hold inventory at its facility in Franklin, Massachusetts. Debra Tracy, president of Lighthouse Process, said: “We are delighted to be representing such prestigious equipment brands for SPX Flow. Although Lighthouse Process is a new business, it is based upon a great deal of knowledge and experience in food & beverage processing. We are looking forward to assisting the customers in the New England area and helping them keep processes running reliably and smoothly.” Vincent Rufo, District Sales Manager - Northeast USA at SPX Flow, said: “This is an exciting new company. We have appointed Lighthouse Process as our distributor in New England as part of our continuing strategy to enhance customer experiences. We selected them because of their keen focus on customer service and rapid response. They will offer efficient service for the ordering and shipment of spares and components and, I believe, its appointment will be of great benefit to our customers in this area.”
For further information, visit www.spxflow.com and www.lighthouseprocess.com
Pentair expands safe water initiative in Kenya
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entair and the Pentair Foundation have announced a new collaboration with Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) to deliver clean water to people living in Mathare, a settlement in Nairobi, Kenya. The project in Mathare expands upon the recently completed multi-year endeavour by the two organizations to deliver safe drinking water in Kibera, a settlement on the western edge of Nairobi (see Pump Industry Analyst, December 2018). The revenues from the project sustain the water system and help fund the Kibera School for Girls, creating an integrated link between clean water, the girls’ education and community development. Working with SHOFCO, Pentair engineers designed, built and installed a state-of the-art water filtration system to treat water on site, doubling the volume of water that the system delivered to the Kibera community. The aerial piping system, the first of its kind to be constructed in Kenya, distributes the filtered water away from groundwater contamination while reducing the risk of tampering. The custom designed aerial system consists of overhead pipes that connect to 24 water distribution kiosks throughout Kibera. In Mathare, SHOFCO intends to replicate the aerial piping system to connect five water kiosks that will deliver filtered water to a projected 21 000 people annually. It will also provide filtered water to the Mathare health clinic. “At Pentair, we believe that the health of our world depends on reliable access to clean, safe water,” said Marybeth Thorsgaard, VP Communications and Pentair Foundation president. “Today, on World Water Day, we reflect on the progress we’ve made with our
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Man City stars kick off Xylem’s ‘Closer Than You Think’ campaign
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anchester City Football Club and Xylem have teamed up to launch the ‘Closer Than You Think’ campaign to drive awareness of urgent water challenges among millions of football fans around the world. Through creative, multimedia storytelling, the Xylem-Manchester City initiative will show audiences how every
March 2019
country on earth faces serious and escalating water issues, such as lack of access to clean drinking water and resilience challenges in the face of increasing severe weather patterns. The campaign has kicked off with the launch of a video featuring Manchester City players Sergio Agüero, David Silva and Ilkay Gündoğan. Filmed in the Manchester City dressing room at the Etihad Stadium, The Changing Room sees the players surprised by a projection-mapped display that surrounds them with dystopian visions of the future with severe drought and flooding. Over the coming weeks, the Closer To Home video series will raise awareness of the diverse range of water issues faced across the world, as Manchester City, Manchester City Women’s team and New York City FC players discuss water challenges in their home countries. Fans are invited to explore behind-the-scenes content and learn about water solving tips. “As part of Xylem’s commitment to creating social value, we are leveraging creative partnerships to extend our reach and elevate the global conversation on water,” said Xylem president and CEO Patrick Decker. “The reality is that the threats posed by the world’s water challenges are getting closer for us all, and this campaign is about raising awareness of these challenges and solutions, and inspiring people of all ages globally to help create a more water-secure world.” “Closer Than You Think is centered on driving the global conversation about water challenges and solutions and inspiring the next generation of fans to think differently about water,” added Joseph Vesey, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Xylem. “With the support of Manchester City players, Manchester City Women’s team players and New York City FC, we have a unique opportunity to reach millions of fans around the world and inform more people about urgent issues that affect us all.” As part of Xylem’s multi-year partnership with Manchester City, Xylem recently partnered with the football club to deliver clean water towers, WASH education, and sports and leadership training to communities in Bangalore, India (see Pump Industry Analyst, February 2019). Last year, Xylem entered into a global multi-year partnership with Manchester City to become the football club’s official water technology partner (see Pump Industry Analyst, July 2018).
In Brief • Grundfos has opened a new dual apprenticeship workshop in Tatabanya, Hungary. “The workshop is essential for the secondary school dual education system. Dual education is very important because in that way the students can gain a lot of experience that will later be indispensable for them,” said László Török, senior manufacturing director at Grundfos Hungary. In 2018, Grundfos Hungary employed around 150 students within the dual education system, which combines apprenticeships in a company and education at a vocational school. Grundfos has contractual agreements with 15 schools in Hungary and five universities. Students can participate in an internship during the school year or in the summer. www.grundfos.com • The British Pump Manufacturers’ Association (BPMA) has signed a Mutual Co-operation Agreement with the UK’s Lancaster University. The agreement covers a range collaborative ideas and opportunities, primarily geared around the development of improved skills and enhanced technology understanding across the sector. Professor George Aggidis, Professor of Energy Engineering at Lancaster University, UK, and director of the Lancaster University Renewable Energy Group & Fluid Machinery Group, said: “By aligning the respective strengths of engineering academia and commercial enterprise, jointly delivered ‘added value’ services can be determined for the mutual benefit of members, students and stakeholders alike.” Steve Schofield, BPMA director and CEO, added: “Having previously worked with Professor Aggidis whilst he was active in industry, I am delighted to have the opportunity to extend our working relationship and to have our respective organisations seek collaborative initiatives.” www.bpma.org.uk • Ingersoll-Rand’s binding offer to acquire Precision Flow Systems from Accudyne Industries, ITT’s plans to buy Rheinhütte Pumpen Group and Ebara’s drainage pump trucks in the Philippines were the most popular stories on the World Pumps website in February. www.worldpumps.com
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DIVIDENDS/NEWS
Dividends • ITT Inc is increasing its quarterly dividend by 10% to US$0.147 per share on the company’s outstanding stock. The ITT board of directors has approved the cash dividend for the first quarter of 2019. The payment will be made on 1 April 2019, to shareholders of record on 11 March 2019. www.itt.com • The Weir Group plc board is recommending a final 2018 dividend of £0.3045, resulting in a total dividend of £0.462 for the year, up 5% from 2017. Weir says the increased dividend reflects its confidence in the long-term prospects of the group. If approved at the Annual General Meeting on 30 April 2019, the final dividend will be paid on 6 June 2019 to shareholders on the register on 26 April 2019. www.global.weir • Flowserve Corp’s board has authorised a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.19 per share on the company’s outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on 12 April 2019 to shareholders of record on 29 March 2019. www.flowserve.com • Shareholders at Andritz AG’s 112th Annual General Meeting approved a dividend payment of E1.55 per share for the 2018 business year, the same as the 2017 dividend. This is equal to a payout ratio of approximately 70.5% or a dividend yield of approximately 3.9% based on the current Andritz share price. The dividend will be paid on 2 April 2019. www.andritz.com • The board of John Crane parent company Smiths Group plc has declared an interim dividend of £0.141 per share, an increase of 2.2%. This interim dividend will be paid on 26 April 2019 to shareholders on the register on 5 April 2019. www.smiths.com and www.johncrane.com
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For further information, visit www.xylem.com, www.xylemwatermark.com and www.mancity.com
SPX Flow appoints distributor in New England
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PX Flow has named Lighthouse Process as its new distributor in New England territories for its Waukesha Cherry-Burrell (WCB), APV components and Seital Separation product lines. Lighthouse Process, a new company providing online purchase of process equipment and spares, will work with customers in the New England states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. It will hold inventory at its facility in Franklin, Massachusetts. Debra Tracy, president of Lighthouse Process, said: “We are delighted to be representing such prestigious equipment brands for SPX Flow. Although Lighthouse Process is a new business, it is based upon a great deal of knowledge and experience in food & beverage processing. We are looking forward to assisting the customers in the New England area and helping them keep processes running reliably and smoothly.” Vincent Rufo, District Sales Manager - Northeast USA at SPX Flow, said: “This is an exciting new company. We have appointed Lighthouse Process as our distributor in New England as part of our continuing strategy to enhance customer experiences. We selected them because of their keen focus on customer service and rapid response. They will offer efficient service for the ordering and shipment of spares and components and, I believe, its appointment will be of great benefit to our customers in this area.”
For further information, visit www.spxflow.com and www.lighthouseprocess.com
Pentair expands safe water initiative in Kenya
P
entair and the Pentair Foundation have announced a new collaboration with Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) to deliver clean water to people living in Mathare, a settlement in Nairobi, Kenya. The project in Mathare expands upon the recently completed multi-year endeavour by the two organizations to deliver safe drinking water in Kibera, a settlement on the western edge of Nairobi (see Pump Industry Analyst, December 2018). The revenues from the project sustain the water system and help fund the Kibera School for Girls, creating an integrated link between clean water, the girls’ education and community development. Working with SHOFCO, Pentair engineers designed, built and installed a state-of the-art water filtration system to treat water on site, doubling the volume of water that the system delivered to the Kibera community. The aerial piping system, the first of its kind to be constructed in Kenya, distributes the filtered water away from groundwater contamination while reducing the risk of tampering. The custom designed aerial system consists of overhead pipes that connect to 24 water distribution kiosks throughout Kibera. In Mathare, SHOFCO intends to replicate the aerial piping system to connect five water kiosks that will deliver filtered water to a projected 21 000 people annually. It will also provide filtered water to the Mathare health clinic. “At Pentair, we believe that the health of our world depends on reliable access to clean, safe water,” said Marybeth Thorsgaard, VP Communications and Pentair Foundation president. “Today, on World Water Day, we reflect on the progress we’ve made with our
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