Endress+Hauser is the winner of the 2026 Swiss Manufacturing Award Endress+Hauser has received the Swiss Manufacturing Award 2026 from the University of St Gallen, Switzerland, in recognition of its achievements in innovation, growth, resilience, employment and business performance. Presented at the St Gallen Production Management Conference on 20 Oct 2026, the award recognises companies that […]
UKWIR has appointed Prof Anusha Shah as chair to strengthen its strategic leadership and collaborative research efforts, alongside governance reforms and new board appointments to address the UK and Irish water sectors’ challenges (Image: UKWIR) UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has appointed Prof Anusha Shah as its new chair, bringing extensive experience in water management, […]
By Tony Gwynne, leakage solutions director, Ovarro Increasingly unpredictable weather is highlighting the need for greater operational flexibility in the water sector, accelerating the adoption of managed services to help utilities reduce leakage, improve efficiency and strengthen resilience. With almost three-quarters of England still officially in drought, the UK government is urging water companies to […]
Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a tool to help water utilities strengthen operational resilience, improve regulatory compliance and preserve institutional knowledge, according to Xylem Vue. Its approach embeds governance controls into the architecture that connects AI models with utilities’ operational systems. The water sector faces mounting pressure from ageing infrastructure, insufficient investment and […]
The US municipal biosolids management market is projected to reach $4.8bn by 2035, as growing concerns over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) prompt changes in wastewater treatment and disposal practices. With no federal PFAS standard for biosolids currently in place, differing state-level regulations are creating uncertainty for utilities and service providers. According to Bluefield Research’s […]
Students from Melbourne’s north and east have earned regional and state-wide recognition in Yarra Valley Water’s 2026 National Water Week poster competition, showcasing creative messages about water conservation. Under this year’s theme, “Water Heroes: Make Every Drop Count”, students from preschool to year eight submitted drawings, paintings and digital artworks highlighting how everyday actions can […]
ERG Air Pollution Control has received the King’s Award for Enterprise 2026 in International Trade at a formal presentation held at its headquarters in Slinfold, Horsham, West Sussex, England. The award was presented by Lady Emma Barnard, Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex and His Majesty The King’s personal representative in the county, accompanied by Dame Shelagh […]
Singapore is advancing its coastal protection and flood resilience capabilities through eight new research projects exploring deployable barriers, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled monitoring, advanced sensing technologies and nature-based solutions. The Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute (CFI) Singapore is undertaking the projects under the third tranche of the Coastal Protection and Flood Management Research Programme (CFRP), […]
Worth Hydrochem of Houston has more than doubled its team and expanded its service capabilities since being acquired by water solutions company Aetherion in Jul 2025. The growth supported Aetherion’s public launch in Sep 2026 and has enabled the company to improve customer response times and invest in equipment and technology. Founded in 1975, Worth […]
By Isabel Siew Rising computing demands are putting pressure on data centre operators to balance cooling performance, energy efficiency and water consumption. Grundfos sees seawater cooling and other alternative technologies as potential solutions, but says wider adoption will depend on effective regulation, early-stage planning and industry collaboration. The rapid expansion of data centres across Asia-Pacific […]
