Development of new hydraulics and optimization of existing hydraulic components is based on the cooperation with ASTRÖ, an independent laboratory for hydraulic machinery, utilizing state-of-the-art computer-aided tools and trial stands.

The development of top hydraulic components featuring efficiencies which are considerably superior to competitive equipment essentially contributed to the first sales of a new pump series.

Hydraulic development focusing on Pelton turbines continued.  A new test stand was commissioned in the reporting period.

Other development activities focused on special pumps and components for treatment of medium consistency media for the pulp and paper industry, a field which is expected to grow substantially.