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YORK, Pa. / HEIDENHEIM, Germany - In the future, Voith Group will be the sole owner of the Voith Hydro Group Division, which previously was operated as a joint venture with Siemens Energy. Yesterday, the technology group and the long-term partner Siemens Energy came to a mutual agreement on a buy-out of the remaining 35 percent stake in the former Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation GmbH & Co. KG.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Hydraulic Institute (HI) announces that Circulator Energy Rating labels are now available.  The labels appear on circulator pumps and help HVAC professionals understand and quantify the benefits brought by the advanced technology and on-board controls found on the latest circulators.  The Label also helps installing contractors communicate these benefits to the end user.  

RYE BROOK, NY – Xylem Inc., a global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s greatest water challenges has announced an expanded commitment to Imagine H2O, a water innovation accelerator and ecosystem for water entrepreneurs. As a global partner, Xylem brings expanded support to Imagine H2O’s startup Accelerator and joins as the newest partner to Imagine H2O Asia, the organization’s Singapore-based initiative supporting water solutions across Southeast Asia.

LUND, Sweden - Alfa Laval has acquired the Norwegian system manufacturer LiftUP. LiftUP is a market player in removing waste from fish farms to reduce their impact on the marine environment. The acquisition is part of Alfa Laval’s strategy of building up an attractive aquaculture product portfolio and creating an expanded and sustainable growth platform for the future.

CEDARBURG, Fla. - As part of an asset deal, Wilo USA LLC, a subsidiary of Wilo SE, has acquired the operating business of QuantumFlo, Inc, a specialist in pressure boosting systems and intelligent pump systems. The company, based in Sanford, Florida, USA, employs 32 people and offers products and software solutions for the design and operation of pressure boosting systems.