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PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Hydraulic Institute (HI) and the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their collaboration in advancing energy efficiency in commercial and industrial pumping systems. The MOU was officially executed on July 9, 2025, marking a significant step toward accelerating market adoption of high-efficiency pump technologies.

LUBBOCK, Texas — Lubbock, Texas-based SIMFLO has announced its expansion into the Latin American market with the appointment of Leo Villanueva as sales manager for Latin America, Mining, and Oil and Gas. This newly established role is designed to strengthen SIMFLO’s presence and accelerate business growth in the Central and South American regions, while supporting the company’s broader international expansion strategy.

ST. LOUIS – At its annual Sales and Marketing Summit in St. Louis, Nidec/U.S. MOTORS honored three top salespeople for their exceptional dedication, expertise and results.

Dean Johnson was awarded the HVAC Aftermarket Salesperson of the Year Award, Rick Peugh was awarded the Strategic OEM Salesperson of the Year Award and Jim Logan was awarded the Territory OEM Salesperson of the Year Award.