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Caprari launches PumpPro Academy

Caprari launches PumpPro Academy In an effort to increase and standardise the knowledge of its product and serviceability, Caprari has started up PumpPro Academy, an innovative, online training program developed for both internal staff and the distribution and service network. Caprari PumpPro Academy represents a digital leap in professional training in the world of solutions […]

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$50 million Tasmanian agriculture election promise

$50 million Tasmanian agriculture election promise The Tasmanian Government has announced plans to grow Tasmania’s agriculture industry with a $50 million investment in the sector if re-elected. This will support rural and regional communities by creating jobs and propelling the sector towards the state’s target of annual farmgate value of $10 billion by 2050. As

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Solutions for HVAC: in-line and close-coupled SAER pumps

Solutions for HVAC: in-line and close-coupled SAER pumps Always looking for innovative solutions to offer a complete service in terms of water management, SAER presents the L series of in-line pumps and an expanded range of models available in the IR series. The new offerings are designed and engineered according to the SAER’s mission to

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Next phase for NSW pumped hydro study

Next phase for NSW pumped hydro study The preliminary phase of AGL and Idemitsu’s feasibility study for the proposed 250MW Bells Mountain pumped hydro project at Muswellbrook, NSW, is almost complete.   The preliminary engineering study began in 2019 to determine whether the project is technically feasible, provide cost estimates for both construction and operation, and

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$20 million to flow for Southern Downs drought resilience

$20 million to flow for Southern Downs drought resilience The Queensland Government is investing $20 million in a new drought resilience package for the Southern Downs region, which will include works for the Toowoomba to Warwick pipeline, water treatment and pump upgrades. Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, said while recent rain had provided much needed relief

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Designing a hydraulic system to power the tallest man-made waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere

Designing a hydraulic system to power the tallest man-made waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere Towering eight storeys above Green Square’s town centre in Waterloo, 4km from Sydney’s CBD, is Australia’s – and the Southern Hemisphere’s – tallest man-made waterfall. We spoke to Waterforms International, the company behind the design of the waterfall, to find out

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Mechanical seals vs gland packing: which should you choose?

Mechanical seals vs gland packing: which should you choose? While they are often forgotten, pump sealing is one of the most important aspects of pump management to ensure optimal operation and a long service life. Choosing the right sealing option for your application requires consideration of what type of pump you have, what kind of

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