Tag: Water Infrastructure

Xylem to Acquire Cornell Pump and Roper Pump, Strengthening Industrial Presence in High Growth Sectors

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Washington, DC (August 11, 2026) – Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Cornell Pump and Roper Pump businesses from Indicor for $1.46 billion. The acquisition expands Xylem’s ability to serve a broader range of mission-critical industrial applications while advancing its strategy to increase exposure to high-growth sectors benefiting from infrastructure investment, industrial modernization and growing resource demands. “The long-term demand drivers supporting our business continue to…

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PLANT UPGRADES TO TYNDRUM TREATMENT WORKS TRIPLES FILTER SCREENING CAPACITY

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Tyndrum Wastewater Treatment Works in Stirlingshire, Scotland, has upgraded its process screening capacity to handle more than triple its original volume, increasing capacity from 3.2 litres per second to 10.6 L/s. WGM Engineering delivered the full design plus civils, construction, MEICA fit-out and commissioning for Scottish Water, completing the project in July after extensive testing.  The 1981-built plant’s age and location within a tourist-dependent village created significant challenges. The plant had to remain operational throughout construction, requiring temporary screenings and over-ground pumping. “Installation faced unforeseen hurdles due to the age…

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EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS MUST EVOLVE INTO TOOLS THAT ANTICIPATE FLOODING AND PROTECT LIVES

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According to a report by Xylem Vue, these systems must be integrated as operational platforms within water management frameworks, automatically linked to the activation of emergency plans, municipal protocols, and interagency decision-making processes. Floods do not cause severe damage due to a lack of data. They cause it because there is not enough actionable time to make decisions and respond. May 20, 2026. Far from being understood as simple alert platforms, Early Warning Systems (EWS) must urgently evolve into operational systems for flood and extreme event management. This is highlighted…

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