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The diversity that exists in the field of pumps is a measure of the variety of applications in which a pump can be used.

Lower noise, and improved fuel efficiency are common features on the latest generation of construction pumps, as are better wear resistance and longer service intervals

Conterfeit Chinese products destroyed and European distributor prosecuted following court action.

Dipl.-Ing. Carl Kaeser, senior director of compressor manufacturer Kaeser Kompressoren, died on 8 July shortly after his 95th birthday.

Work on the Blanka city ring road in Prague, the Czech Republic, which commenced in 2006 was abruptly halted last year when, after torrential rain, a 20 m wide by 10 m deep crater appeared in Stromovka Park.

Tsurumi pumps are being used to drain part of the old port in Oslo, Norway following the discovery of wooden boats believed to date back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

Slurry and dewatering pumps are perhaps the unsung heroes of the construction site. Steve Skinner reports on the technology being adopted and the challenges being faced by a sector in which reliability is key.

Atlas Copco has redesigned its new Series 1 range of air compressors to incorporate a smaller canopy and single axle undercarriage.

With strong sales in 2007 coupled to high expectations for 2008 and beyond, pump manufacturers are in confident mood, while new pumps are designed to be more productive and allow easier service and maintenance. Richard High reports.