FIDO Tech appoints water industry leader Dr Piers Clark to board of directors

FIDO Tech, the global water technology company behind the award-winning FIDO AI leak detection platform, has appointed Dr Piers Clark as a non-executive director, further strengthening its strategic leadership team as the company continues its rapid international expansion. Dr Clark is one of the most influential figures in the global water sector and brings decades […]

Preventing pipeline failures before they happen 

Pipeline failures are not always the result of ageing infrastructure — many originate during installation, says Ben Crabtree, global product line director at Ovarro. Errors in joint assembly, manual testing and inconsistent quality assurance (QA) processes can compromise pipeline integrity, resulting in leaks, costly rework and higher operational expenditure. Construction defects account for a significant […]

Landfill liner brings innovative approach to SuDS containment

The installation of a structured waterproof lining system within a large-scale sustainable drainage system (SuDS) in Yorkshire initially appeared to be a routine project for main contractor JN Bentley (JNB), which engaged SIG Construction Accessories (SIG CA) at an early stage to provide technical specification support. The £8.4m ($11.5m) Derringham Aqua Greens Project was delivered […]

SIWW2026 concludes with strong momentum for global water resilience

The 11th edition of the Singapore International Water Week concluded with record participation, major funding commitments, new industry partnerships and technology launches, reinforcing global collaboration to advance water security, climate resilience and sustainable urban water management (Image: SIWW) The 11th edition of the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW2026) concluded successfully, attracting 2,000 delegates, including 800 […]

To predict, not just react: The water sector needs joined-up intelligence, not simply more data

According to Kohtari, agal blooms underline how the water industry is confined by the current system of accumulating multiple data sets, systems and organisations (Image: Kohtari) If the water sector is to make a significant leap forward in anticipating and responding to water quality issues, it will need far greater collaboration to connect existing sources […]

Energy Recovery secures new wastewater treatment projects across India

Energy Recovery has secured five new wastewater treatment projects in India, with multiple PX Pressure Exchanger (PX) energy recovery devices set to be installed in industrial reverse osmosis (RO) plants across the country. The projects reflect increasingly stringent wastewater discharge regulations in India and a growing emphasis on water reuse within the industrial sector. Home […]

Fifth generation strengthens BOGE’s future with appointment of Julia Meier-Scheuven

BOGE has reinforced its commitment to continuity, long-term growth and strategic development with the appointment of Julia Meier-Scheuven. As a fifth-generation member of the founding family, her arrival combines the company’s entrepreneurial heritage with a clear focus on its future direction. “This appointment reinforces the owner family’s long-term commitment to BOGE’s independent, sustainable and internationally […]

Zenit Pumps (China) and Shanghai Tsurumi Pump integrate sales operations to strengthen market presence

Zenit Pumps (China) and Shanghai Tsurumi Pump have integrated their sales operations in mainland China to strengthen market competitiveness and improve commercial efficiency (Image: Zenit) Zenit Pumps (China) and Shanghai Tsurumi Pump have announced the strategic integration of their sales operations. Effective from 1 Jul 2026, the sales departments of both companies will operate under […]

Yorkshire Water expands AI-driven asset monitoring programme

Yorkshire Water is expanding its AI-driven asset monitoring programme with Samotics to cover more than 4,000 pumping assets, strengthening network resilience, reducing pollution risks and supporting its AMP8 investment strategy (Image: Yorkshire Water) Yorkshire Water is significantly expanding its predictive condition monitoring programme as part of its AMP8 investment, with industrial artificial intelligence (AI) specialist […]

Membracon upgrades olive oil wastewater treatment to enable water reuse

Membracon has upgraded an existing wastewater treatment plant at the Coosur olive oil production facility in Jaén, southern Spain, increasing treatment capacity while enabling treated water to be reused for industrial cleaning operations. Located in one of the world’s leading olive oil-producing regions, the facility generates an average of 100 cubic m of wastewater per […]