Influx Insider Vol.21
As part of this bi-weekly newsletter, we'll bring you the latest industry news, technology innovations and appointments from across the industry.
To quick things off, DESMI have introduced ballast water testing to its service offering!
When the quality of ballast water needs to be verified to comply with the Ballast Water Discharge Standard, DESMI now offers comprehensive testing, analysis, and evaluation to ensure smooth and safe sailing.
A partnership with testing company Eurofins Maritime Services allows Desmi to offer an additional layer of convenience to customers, integrating testing services into its routine maintenance and service visits for pumps and ballast water management (BWM) solutions, or as a standalone service, making it even easier for customers to ensure their water quality is thoroughly tested.
With a global service network, DESMI is present at key maritime hubs such as Shanghai, Busan, Singapore, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Dubai, and Miami.
'Helping every home run'
GRUNDFOS teams up with Houston Astros baseball team in strategic partnership!
This alliance, which will span from 2024 to 2027, gives Grundfos access to a premier platform for increasing brand exposure across the United States, where it has been active for more than 50 years. This collaboration will allow Grundfos to engage with a diverse audience both locally and nationally, offering opportunities to connect with fans and enhance customer experiences.
Ulrik Gernow , COO of Grundfos said:
This partnership brings together two organizations that strive for winning and exemplify excellence in their respective fields. It presents a tremendous opportunity to boost our brand visibility and drive commercial growth through community-focused initiatives. Our partnership will strengthen our position in Texas and beyond
Marcel Braithwaite , Senior VP of Houston Astros further added:
We are looking forward to our expanded partnership with Grundfos. The Astros have been a proud customer for the past 18 years, experiencing firsthand the quality of product and service of the Grundfos brand. The innovations Grundfos brings to the market and their commitment to sustainability are market leading. Expanding our relationship to bring fans and employees greater exposure to the brand while giving back to the community will benefit us all
An exciting time for both parties!
Northern Ireland Water announces £800M Framework award!
NI Water has announced the award of a Professional Services Framework, valued up to £800m, which will support the planning and delivery of its Capital Works Programme, including the sustainable delivery of key water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland. The framework will run for an initial four-year term, with options to extend to 2032 and the spending can flex up and down, depending on the capital investment budget available for that period.
A wide range of professional services will be provided by local companies appointed to the framework, including project management, network modelling, digital innovation and plans to strengthen climate resilience, while reducing carbon emissions and improving the overall efficiency of capital delivery.
Tzvetelina Bogoina from NI Water said:
We are delighted to announce the award of this framework, which will support the delivery of numerous major outputs within the Capital Delivery Business Plan, enhancing the capabilities of both local and national companies. This framework provides further resilience for NI Water to provide our customers with the best sustainable and environmental outcomes for water and wastewater services. It is the embodiment of our commitment to driving integration, collaboration and continuous improvement across all facets of our operations. It is a welcome boost for the local economy and will provide us with access to some of the best innovative providers within the local Construction Supply Chain and we look forward to working with all of our partners on the framework to deliver a sustainable, world-class service to our customers
DXP ENTERPRISES adds to water platform!
DXP Enterprises Inc has acquired Hartwell Environmental Corp, a Texas-headquartered manufacturer’s representative of pumps, controls and process equipment for water and wastewater industry.
Founded in 1976, Hartwell is headquartered in Tomball, Texas with three locations servicing the Texas, Oklahoma and surrounding markets.
Hartwell adds another great company to our water and wastewater platform
said David Little , Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of DXP
Hartwell provides DXP with exceptional sales expertise that will enhance our efforts and ability to collaborate and serve our customers and grow DXP Water. Hartwell’s expertise and strategic presence in Texas and Oklahoma will complement DXP's breadth of technical products and services. This transaction will not only allow us to continue with our existing marketing strategies, but also gives us notable talent as we continue to find resources to serve our customers better
added Little.
$880M investment in California!
Leveraging historic state and federal infrastructure investments to build climate resilience and boost water supplies, the State Water Resources Control Board distributed approximately $880 million to water systems and communities during the past fiscal year for projects that will benefit around 12 million Californians.
395 projects across the state have received funding to capture and recycle more water, recharge and protect groundwater, improve stormwater management, expand access to safe drinking water and improve sanitation.
Governor Gavin Newsom said:
California is taking action to build a climate-resilient water system that meets the needs of our communities for the long haul. These projects breaking ground across the state will help hundreds of communities expand access to safe drinking water, improve stormwater management, and secure water supplies now and into the future
These projects advance the Newsom Administration’s all-of-the-above approach to building water resilience through storage, recycling, desalination, conservation and more, and they further the state’s efforts to build more, faster through upgrades to critical infrastructure across the state.
Over the last three years, the State Water Board has distributed more than $5.2 billion to infrastructure projects and drinking water systems, drawing from multiple sources including the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – unprecedented federal support that will reach $2.8 billion cumulatively for California by the end of 2026
Bentley Systems acquires 3D company Cesium
Cesium is recognized as the foundational open platform for creating powerful 3D geospatial applications, and its 3D Tiles open standard has been widely adopted by leading enterprises, governments, and tens of thousands of application developers globally. Cesium ion, the company’s SaaS platform, brings 3D geospatial experiences to more than 1 million active devices every month, while Cesium’s open-source offerings have more than 10 million downloads.
entley’s iTwin Platform powers digital twin solutions that are used by engineering and construction firms and owner-operators to design, build, and operate the world’s infrastructure. Bentley said the combination of Cesium plus iTwin will enable developers to seamlessly align 3D geospatial data with engineering, subsurface, IoT, reality, and enterprise data to create digital twins with astonishing user experiences that scale from vast infrastructure networks to the millimeter-accurate details of individual assets—viewed from land, sky, and sea, from outer space to deep below the Earth’s surface.
Bentley CEO Nicholas Cumins said:
A 3D geospatial view is the most intuitive way for owner-operators and engineering services providers to search for, query, and visualize information about infrastructure networks and assets. With the combined capabilities of Cesium and iTwin, infrastructure professionals can make better informed decisions in full 3D geospatial context—all within a single, highly performant environment
Patrick Cozzi , CEO of Cesium, continued:
Joining Bentley marks an important milestone for Cesium as we continue our journey to create the best developer platform for the built and natural environment—founded on open standards and open-source technologies. The combined power of our two organizations and our shared commitment to openness will provide new opportunities for growth and create greater value for an already flourishing developer ecosystem that ranges from small start-ups to global enterprises
Best of luck to both!
AQS by Aliaxis and @Ferguson Waterworks announce partnership!
Aquarius Spectrum (AQS) announced a strategic partnership with Ferguson Waterworks. This agreement designates Ferguson as a U.S. distributor and service provider for AQS’s leak management solutions across all 50 states in North America.
Under this collaboration, Ferguson Waterworks will distribute and service AQS's leak management solutions to water supply networks, including both distribution and transmission lines. This partnership aims to support U.S. water utilities by reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW), saving energy, and lowering operational costs.
Brian Harwood , AQS VP for Sales and Marketing commented:
We look forward to growing our business together in the U.S. and believe the timing is right for leak detection in this market. Our optimism for success comes from the talented group of sales associates and the dense market coverage Ferguson Waterworks provides, along with the unique technical capabilities of the AQS acoustic leak detection solution
Darren Campbell , Senior Director at Ferguson added:
We are excited to partner with AQS to offer their state-of-the-art leak management solutions. This partnership aligns with our goal to provide our customers with advanced, reliable solutions that promote water conservation and cost efficiency
Very exciting times for both
We end this weeks Influx Insider with sad news
Niels Due Jensen has passed away ages 81.
My beloved father has passed away, surrounded by his family. His last days were difficult due to illness, but we shared moments of talking, crying, and laughing together. His joy and gratitude for life were extraordinary. Although he dedicated much of his life to Grundfos, he was always there for us as a husband, father, grandfather, and father-in-law. He has always been there for us and has taught us respect for other people, integrity and the importance of valuing and supporting diversity
says his son, Poul Due Jensen .
Despite the loss of this great man who elevated Grundfos from a Danish company to a global entity, his legacy endures. Niels Due Jensen is here no more. Today we commit to honouring his memory and keeping his legacy alive.
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