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READING, U.K. - Johnson Controls announced the acquisition of Powertec Pumps Ltd, a provider of pump-related services.  

Headquartered in Reading, Powertec Pumps Ltd provides servicing and maintenance for commercial pumps across the south of England. Having worked with the company previously, Johnson Controls is excited to integrate Powertec Pumps Ltd into its Fire Suppression and wider pumps operation. 

BERGEN, N.Y. - Liberty Pumps' new material handling center in Bergen, New York, is under construction and on track to be completed by the end of 2022. The 107,000 sq. foot expansion will house component inventory – both raw and finished; and allow for more efficient tracking and flow of components to the manufacturing areas.

The expansion will also allow for additional manufacturing space in the current building as material storage is moved over to the new facility.

FALMOUTH, U.K. - Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group - part of Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, a FTSE 100 company - today announces it has changed its name to Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS). As the company evolves to meet the needs of the sectors in which it operates, following a successful period of global growth, the name change aligns with a strategic commitment to providing end-to-end fluid management solutions for customers.