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	Nov 18, 2020 News Courtney Degener Cadiz Water Project Recognized as Top Green Infrastructure Project at the North American Infrastructure Leadership Forum Cadiz Inc.is pleased to announce that the Cadiz Water Project, the Company’s public-private partnership with California water providers to deliver new water supplies and groundwater storage for Southern California, was recognized by global infrastructure strategy organization CG/LA as the Sustainability/Green Infrastructure Project of the Year at the North American Infrastructure Leadership Forum held virtually from Washington D.C..
	Jul 29, 2020 News Achim Kühn Mighty Breakthrough for Europe's Biggest Boring Machine In Italy, the largest tunnel boring machine ever used in Europe successfully completed its drive in June. The supersize borer (Earth Pressure Balance Shield, diameter 15.87 meters) made by Herrenknecht in Schwanau, Baden/Southern Germany, dug 7.5 kilometers of highway tunnel through the Apennines. In cooperation with the customer, Herrenknecht designed a system for the machine, to protect the site crew from the expected methane gas deposits in the ground.
	Jul 30, 2020 News Louise Elliott Latest Learnings from the Water Action Platform Assessing risk and determining responses to Covid-19 were major themes of the most recent Water Action Platform webinar which took place on 9 July. Here are six key learnings from the interactive event which was hosted by Isle chairman Piers Clark.
	May 31, 2022 News TEPPFA Benefits of Plastic Pipes Summarised in New TEPPFA Brochure Plastic pipe systems have become the preferred choice of architects, contractors and specifiers throughout Europe due to their many benefits, both inside the home, office or factory and above and below the ground.
	Mar 01, 2021 News Kathryn Langley Open Data Can Open up Opportunity An open data approach can help water utilities drive efficiencies across their entire operations, says Matthew Hawkridge, chief technology officer, Ovarro
	May 22, 2009 News Borealis AG Borealis joins the Business Friends of the Danube partnership Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has joined the Business Friends of the Danube partnership, an initiative to protect the resources and ecosystems of Europe’s second longest river, the Danube.
	Nov 11, 2010 News The Robbins Company Robbins will supply Slurry TBM for Sub-Sea Tunnel Soft Ground Machine will bore under High Water Pressure in China's Zhanjiang Bay
	Jan 23, 2007 News Plastics Europe Testing the European waters Expert tasters at Scottish distilleries have such a critical nose and a sense of taste that they can pinpoint the source of the water behind the whisky. And for a reliable drinking water supply, it is necessary that materials in direct contact with drinking water are safe for public health.
	Jun 26, 2008 News TT-UK Ltd 1000mm pipe cutter from the TT Group The new roller blade is not exactly an everyday contractor’s tool.
	Dec 04, 2006 News Atlas Copco Zambia Ltd Atlas Copco wins large order to supply mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo Atlas Copco has won an order worth more than MSEK 100 (MEUR 11) to supply underground mining equipment for blast hole drilling, rock bolting, loading and haulage for the Kamoto Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
	Aug 14, 2007 News Messe München IFAT CHINA 2008: tracking down pollutants Sources of pollutants can only be discovered and processes made more environmentally compatible using a reliable data. There is an enormous need for setting up corresponding measurement stations in China. The environment trade fair IFAT CHINA in Shanghai from 23 to 25 September 2008 provides international manufacturers with the chance to become familiar with the (in part) difficult framework conditions of this market segment and establish important direct contacts.
	Jan 19, 2011 News Water Corporation Australia's first groundwater replenishment trial starts Australia's first Groundwater Replenishment Trial, which involves treating recycled water to drinking standards and recharging it underground, was officially launched by Water Minister Graham Jacobs.
	Jan 05, 2007 News Insituform® Insituform® completes first installations in Poland Insituform® Sp. z.o.o., Insituform's Polish subsidiary, recently completed its first series of pipeline rehabilitation installations utilizing Insituform cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP). Insituform® Sp. z.o.o. was formed in early 2006 and has a staff of eight people including Rafal Chart, district manager, Piotr Dmowski and Piotr Stawinski, business development, Malgorzata Ptaszek, office manager and four crew members.
	Mar 25, 2009 News The Robbins Company Robbins EPB Surpasses Records on New Delhi Metro In February 2009, one of two Robbins EPBs boring India’s New Delhi Metro conquered a new feat. The machine achieved a weekly advance rate of 168 rings, or 202 m (663 ft)-the highest advance rate amongst any of the 14 TBMs used on the metro project.
	Apr 04, 2008 News HOBAS Engineering GmbH HOBAS bridging old and new Zagreb The approximately 1 million inhabitants of Croatia's capital Zagreb can count themselves lucky to have high quality drinking water that is drawn from wells around the city area. It is hence the city council's utmost concern to retain the quality and to therefore preserve the river Sava and the groundwater reservoirs with a new Zagreb Wastewater Treatment Plant (ZWWTP).
	Jun 23, 2008 News Thames Water Utilities London's desalination plant clears final hurdle Mayor’s decision to drop court action a ‘victory for common sense’, says Owens
	Aug 31, 2010 News United Utilities Group PLC Massive sewer system upgrade for Keswick Water engineers are getting ready to start a major investment programme to improve the environment and reduce the risk of sewer flooding in Keswick. United Utilities is planning a series of projects in the town over the next two years.
	Jul 25, 2007 News Southern Water Fat controllers blow the whistle on oil and grease Teams of Southern Water “fat detectives” are cracking down on culprits who pour fat and oil down drains causing blockages in the sewers.
	Sep 11, 2009 News The Australian Society for Trenchless Technology (ASTT) Trenchless training modules at Trenchless Australasia 2009 This year, in conjunction with the 8th National ASTT Conference and Exhibition, the ASTT will be offering accessible trenchless training sessions led by distinguished representatives of the International Society of Trenchless Technology (ISTT).
	Jul 24, 2006 News Dechema e.V. Final Report ACHEMA 2006 - 28th International Exhibition-Congress on Chemical Engineering, Environmental Protection and Biotechnology ACHEMA 2006 (15 - 19 May 2006 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany), the leading international event for chemical engineering, environmental protection and biotechnology in Frankfurt am Main, was a complete success for exhibitors and visitors alike. Representatives from across the industry expressed satisfaction with the excellent quality of the discussions and contacts at the show. Right from opening day, a number of exhibitors reported that they were able to establish good business contacts and engage in partnership discussions which give them good cause for optimism.
	Aug 22, 2007 News North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) WESTT Regional No-Dig Conference Slated for October 1-3 in Reno The Western Society for Trenchless Technology (WESTT) is proud to present its third annual Western Regional No-Dig Conference and Exhibition, October 1-3, in Reno, Nevada. Attendees will enjoy the benefits of a national conference program in a smaller forum with a personalized touch.
	Dec 02, 2010 News Messe München GmbH bauma China 2010 exceeded all expectations bauma China 2010, the 5th International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Construction Vehicles and Equipment, has again broken all records with regard to exhibition space, exhibitor numbers and visitor numbers. Once more, bauma China has further consolidated its position as the leading trade show for the Chinese and Asian construction industry.
	Jun 04, 2010 News Brandenburger Liner GmbH & Co. KG Sekisui SPR and Brandenburger have signed a sales cooperation agreement Sekisui SPR and Brandenburger entered into a sales cooperation agreement beginning in April. The agreement sets out to mutually expand their product portfolio and further strengthen their market positions in international standards respectively.
	Nov 15, 2006 News Borealis AG Borealis BorECO™ ensures smooth flow for REHAU® sewer project Borealis, provider of plastics solutions, has recently supplied REHAU® with BorECO™ BA 212E, a highly developed polypropylene (PP) for pipe systems. As one of the most diversified plastics processors in the world REHAU was faced with the challenge of installing the new smooth-flowing sewerage system in the residential area of Traiskirchen, Austria, during the winter season and therefore benefited from the performance and easy handling of BorECO.
	Mar 19, 2007 News Borealis AG New DIN standards for water pressure pipes recognise PP-RCT During 2006, the German standards for polypropylene (PP) pressure pipes have been revised. The designations PP-H100, PP-B80 and PP-R80 have been withdrawn as they did not reflect the required behaviour at elevated temperatures and were changed to PP-H, PP-B and PP-R. Also, pioneering PP-RCT has now been officially recognised as a category under the new German standards DIN 8077 and DIN 8078 for PP pressure pipes. The creation of a new PP-RCT class means that these solutions can now be tested according to a widely accepted quality standard.