MIDDLETON, Wis. – Fristam Pumps USA has announced the addition of Erich Inglin as application engineer, further strengthening the company’s technical support team and commitment to delivering expert hygienic process solutions to customers across North America.
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CEDARBURG, Wis. – Wilo has announced that Zeki Oral, CTO Americas and member of the regional executive board at Wilo, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Hydraulic Institute (HI) for the 2026–2029 term.
As North America’s largest association of pump manufacturers, HI plays a critical role in advancing standards, education, and sustainable innovation across our industry.
ATLANTA, Ga. – As part of the effort to fight hunger, the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) raised $32,358 for the Atlanta Community Food Bank through its ‘Giving Back to Atlanta’ campaign. The donation included $19,500 in contributions from IPPE, Hawkins Inc., Komline-Heron and WATT Global Media, with additional contributions of $927 from Expo Auctions. Numerous IPPE attendees made individual donations totaling $11,931.
BURLINGTON, Mass. – CIRCOR International, Inc. has announced that Saif Siddiqui joined the Company as chief executive officer, succeeding Tony Najjar, who has transitioned to the role of vice chairman of CIRCOR’s board of directors. Both appointments are effective January 26, 2026.
LEWIS CENTER, Ohio – The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) has announced the election of its new executive board. The election took place Jan. 21 during the ACPA Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation at World of Concrete 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Kinetiflo Group announced the appointment of Trish Kohr as president of Continental Pump Company, succeeding longtime President George Heath who has retired.
DALLAS – Flowserve Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Trillium Flow Technologies’ Valves Division (“TVD”) for $490 million in cash (the “Transaction”). The Transaction is expected to close mid-year 2026.
CHICAGO – Komatsu North America has entered into an agreement to acquire assets of SRC of Lexington, Inc., a supplier of remanufactured components and parts for construction and mining equipment based in Lexington, Kentucky. The deal is scheduled to close by the end of February 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.