Sri Lanka is preparing to embrace new Denmark technology in flood and drainage management infrastructure essential to reduce the impact of future floods in the catchment of the Colombo Water Basin.
Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said that the construction work of the St. Sebastian South Canal pumping station began recently .
Denmark-based Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technology, has been awarded the contract to construct this pumping station, he added.
Grundfos reports continued momentum and sales growth in most markets with Western Europe, China, and the global Service Business as the main contributors. Company said.
Mads Nipper, CEO of Grundfos, says: “We are very satisfied with our financial performance for the first half of 2019. Revenue has grown in our core markets, and combined with disciplined control of costs, we deliver the highest ever sales and EBIT in a 1st half of the year.”
The Grundfos purpose of pioneering solutions to the worlds water and climate challenges is at the core of all activities, and progress has continued during 1st half of 2019.
During the first six months of 2019, we reduced our own energy consumption by 11% and water usage with 10% in our operations compared to the same period last year.
More importantly, we continued to contribute to significant energy savings for our customers and bring safe drinking water to people in need.
Mads Nipper said: “company continues its momentum and positive impact on the world's water and climate challenges.
This progress gives us confidence on the journey towards our 2025 and 2030 ambitions. Our commitment and sustainability ambitions form the foundation for our newly launched 2025 strategy, he claimed. ”
(LI)