John Crane has won the Most Innovative Water Management Solution category at the Manufacturing Supplier Innovation Awards UK 2026 for its Type SB2 USP technology.
The award recognises technologies that help industrial operators address sustainability challenges while maintaining safe, reliable and efficient operations.
John Crane, a Smiths Group business, said the Type SB2 USP was recognised for its ability to reduce water consumption in demanding industrial applications while maintaining sealing performance and equipment reliability.
Water savings in industrial applications
According to John Crane, one recent LNG application saw water use reduced from approximately 2,000 gallons per day to just 3-4 gallons per day after deployment of the technology.
The company said the example demonstrates the potential for substantial water savings without compromising operational performance.
“This award is a testament to the ingenuity and expertise of our global teams and their commitment to solving some of the most pressing challenges facing industry today,” said Mike Eason, Chief Technology Officer at John Crane.
“As customers seek ways to improve sustainability while maintaining reliability and performance, innovative technologies such as the Type SB2 USP can play an important role in helping them achieve both objectives.”
Supporting sustainability and reliability
John Crane provides flow control technologies for rotating equipment across the energy and process industries, including mechanical seals, seal support systems, couplings, filtration systems, service solutions and digital diagnostics.
The company’s official website says its products support mission-critical operations across sectors including oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, mining, clean water management and wastewater.
The award reflects John Crane’s continued investment in technologies designed to help customers reduce resource consumption, improve operational efficiency and support longer-term sustainability goals.
“A well-deserved win for John Crane in the Most Innovative Water Management Solution category at this year’s Manufacturing Supplier Innovation Awards UK,” said Libbie Hammond, Editor of Manufacturing Today Magazine.
“These awards continue to remind me just how much innovation is happening across the supply chain, and John Crane is a strong example of a supplier making a genuine difference.”
Read more industrial water technology coverage in H2O Global News’ Industrial and Technology sections.
FAQs
What award has John Crane won?
John Crane has won the Most Innovative Water Management Solution category at the Manufacturing Supplier Innovation Awards UK 2026.
Which technology was recognised?
The award recognised John Crane’s Type SB2 USP technology.
What does the technology help operators do?
John Crane said the technology can help reduce water consumption in demanding industrial applications while maintaining sealing performance and equipment reliability.
What water saving was cited?
In one LNG application, John Crane said the technology helped reduce water use from approximately 2,000 gallons per day to 3-4 gallons per day.
