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Compressor distributor in the Netherlands to become part of Atlas Copco Group

Compressor distributor in the Netherlands to become part of Atlas Copco Group

Nacka, Sweden, September 16, 2024: Perslucht Wilda B.V. (“Perslucht Wilda”), a compressor distributor headquartered in Woudenberg, Netherlands, will become part of Atlas Copco Group

Perslucht Wilda, founded in 1979, provides portable air compressors, generators, light towers and small electric compressors and associated services. The company has 9 employees.

“The acquisition of Perslucht Wilda provides an excellent opportunity to extend our direct network and presence with aftersales

Warm waters run deep: deep geothermal energy in Bavaria set for expansion

Warm waters run deep: deep geothermal energy in Bavaria set for expansion

 At the beginning of September, the Federal Cabinet of Germany launched the Geothermal Acceleration Act (GeoWG). It aims to reduce bureaucracy and accelerate the heat transition through faster and simpler authorizations. In theory, deep geothermal energy in particular could supply entire neighborhoods with constant heat that is inexhaustible, available at all times, and, above all, climate-friendly. In practice, however, this green technology is not used anywhere near enough in Germany

Call for papers - the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics has today announced the dates and theme of its 2025 Summer School.

 

Those wishing to be considered as a speaker at the 10th annual Summer School should submit an abstract of no more than 150 words. Submissions open today and close on 3rd Feb. 2025.

The Summer School is now in its tenth year and annually attracts over 70 speakers and 150 attendees from all over the globe. Photos from the ninth Summer School can be found here: