Business News
VDMA: Foreign demand drives recovery in mechanical engineering
The mechanical and plant engineering sector is cautiously signalling stabilization at the end of 2025. After several weak months, order intake has recently recovered noticeably, driven primarily by rising foreign demand, reports the VDMA.
Business News
27.02.2026
EU to phase in PFAS bans starting in 2026
The European Union is tightening regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). With Regulation (EU) 2024/2462, adopted in September 2024, the EU has issued binding requirements that will gradually come into force from 2026 and prohibit the use of certain PFAS in numerous products.
Business News
27.02.2026
Climate-neutral chemistry: Sustainable carbon supply is feasible
Carbon is one of the essential raw materials in the chemical industry, but until now it has been obtained mainly from fossil fuels such as oil, natural gas, or coal. Access to sustainable carbon sources is therefore crucial for the climate-neutral transformation of the industry.
Business News
19.02.2026
SAMSON discontinues production of the FOCUS-1
SAMSON will discontinue production of the FOCUS-1 smart control valve at the end of the first quarter of 2026. The product was developed as part of the FOCUS-ON joint venture between KROHNE and SAMSON, which was founded in 2019 to combine measurement, control, and digital technologies in a single device.
Business News
10.02.2026
Safe CO₂ transport and storage solutions start with valves
With the ramp-up of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon capture and utilization (CCU), Europe's first CO₂ pipeline networks, compressor stations, storage facilities, and industrial process chains are emerging—along with completely new requirements for materials, tightness, and the design of metal-sealed valves.
Business News
30.01.2026
Emerson strengthens European isolation valves business
Effective January 1, 2026, Emerson Electric Co. will consolidate its sales and service activities in the field of isolation valves in Europe. As part of this consolidation, Knut Riegel has been appointed Distribution & Service Channel Sales Manager, Europe.
Business News
30.01.2026
KSB: Management confirmed until 2027
The management of the KSB Group will continue to run the company together – now until the end of 2027. The Board of Directors of KSB Management SE agreed to Dr. Stephan Timmermann's (64) request to extend his contract until December 31, 2027.
Business News
23.01.2026
Spanish valve manufacturer strengthens international presence with orders in Qatar and China
AMPO POYAM VALVES continues to expand its global market position: With two major projects in the energy and chemical industries, the company is supplying sophisticated valve solutions for the North Field East LNG expansion project in Qatar and for a large integrated petrochemical project by BASF in China.
Interviews
“Our international presence makes us independent of the European market.”
Syveco, the international sales unit of the French Thermador Group, is growing despite economic uncertainties and is sending a clear signal for quality, environmental awareness, and technical sophistication with its new lead-free Serena ball valve.
Interviews
30.06.2025
“We want to be perceived as a relevant valve manufacturer in the market overall”
In this interview, Andreas Laschke, the new President Valves at KSB, talks about the strategic realignment of the company with a focus on the valves business, digitalization and international expansion.