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Volvo Penta is driving a new engine frontier Volvo Penta is bringing on battery energy storage systems to support micro grids. Image: Industrial Power Systems Backed by an extensive distributor network, Volvo Penta provides durable, efficient engine solutions for Australia and PNG’s toughest industries. Volvo Penta engines are no stranger on Australian and Papua New […] […]

#17: NPSH, that well-known misprint Ron Astall calls for “positive” to be replaced with “absolute” in ‘net positive suction head’. Image: Ody_Stocker/stock.adobe.com Ron Astall of United Pumps challenges the concept of NPSH, or net positive suction head. Does the term ‘NPSH’ make sense? While NPSH, which stands for net positive suction head, […] The post

How Motion’s distinct philosophy solves water and wastewater problems Image: Motion An accountability-first approach supports critical infrastructure. Brett Jennings and Leon Stefanec discuss Motion’s strategic direction as the company moves into 2026, and how in water and wastewater they prioritise long-life […] The post How Motion’s distinct philosophy solves water and wastewater problems appeared first

Record $1.59bn water investment in WA Image: luciano/stock.adobe.com Western Australia saw $1.59 billion committed in Water Corporation contracts in the 2024–25 financial year (FY25) as part of a record investment in water and wastewater projects. This included $110 […] The post Record $1.59bn water investment in WA appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine. Read rest

Key leadership changes in the Australian water sector Image: Janelle/stock.adobe.com Pump Industry details two key leadership changes at Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) and River Murray South Australia. Goulburn-Murray Water GMW managing director Charmaine Quick is finishing up at the end of […] The post Key leadership changes in the Australian water sector appeared first on Pump

TECO in 2025: A year of strategic progress TECO Australia and New Zealand President Stuart Walker. Image: TECO TECO has underlined several major milestones for the year just gone, including achieving ISO 14060 accreditation and releasing its new TECO MAXeV4 IE4 electric motor. But firstly, in an end-of-year […] The post TECO in 2025: A

FELUWA: Australia’s perennial pump partner Image: FELUWA For more than 50 years, FELUWA has specialised in designing and manufacturing hose-diaphragm pumps, with the company’s MULTISAFE range carving out a niche in demanding pumping applications worldwide. While traditional […] The post FELUWA: Australia’s perennial pump partner appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine. Read rest of article

Geared motors: Driving high-efficiency pump systems SEW-EURODRIVE’s product portfolio includes inline, parallel-shaft, and right-angle geared motors. Image: SEW-EURODRIVE SEW-EURODRIVE is helping pump operators boost performance and cut costs through advanced geared motor technology. With rising cost pressures, the pump industry is turning to high-efficiency geared motor solutions to […] The post Geared motors: Driving high-efficiency pump

Split seals: The key to cutting wastewater downtime A.W. Chesterton’s high-performance sealing solutions are helping utilities reduce water consumption. Image: THINK b/stock.adobe.com Split seal innovations are transforming pump maintenance, reducing installation time and driving greater efficiency across water and wastewater plants. The drive towards efficiency, sustainability, and reliability in water and wastewater […] The post

Flowrox hose pumps: A game-changer for copper mining Image: Valmet Valmet’s Flowrox peristaltic pump proved to be a game-changer for an African copper mine facing costly downtime and maintenance challenges. By improving operational reliability and reducing maintenance needs, the mine […] The post Flowrox hose pumps: A game-changer for copper mining appeared first on Pump