ST. LOUIS – Nidec Motor Corporation (NMC) is opening a new facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas that will serve as a design engineering center. The center, which will open in March 2020, will support Nidec’s nearby Mena, Arkansas manufacturing operations and the company’s growth in existing and new markets.
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DALLAS -- Flowserve Corporation, a provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced that it recently signed agreements to provide the main pumps for two large sea water reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plants, Taweelah and Rabigh-3.
HOUSTON - The Turbomachinery Laboratory’s commitment to education extends beyond the Texas A&M University campus.
The Turbo Lab, a center of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) and part of The Texas A&M University System, will host an extended short course — Machinery Vibration and Rotordynamics —January 6-10, 2020 in Houston.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Franklin Electric Co., Inc. named Travis Bradley as the new director of sales for the groundwater segment of its North America Water Systems Business Unit for the United States.
DUBAI, The United Arab Emirates – The International Desalination Association (IDA) announces that Carlos Cosin, CEO of Almar Water Solutions, has been elected President of IDA for the 2019-2021 Term. The Association also announced a new slate of officers for the 2019-2021 term, finalized during the 2019 World Congress, “Crossroads to Sustainability,” hosted by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority.
VANCOUVER, B.C. - John Malinowski of Fort Smith, Arkansas was honored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) by receiving its Fellow award. He received the award at the annual IEEE Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference in Vancouver. Malinowski was presented the award by Dr. Wei-Jen Lee, IEEE Industry Application Society President-Elect.
ABERDEEN, Scotland - Wood announced the appointment of Stephanie Cox as CEO of its Americas business, succeeding Andrew Stewart who has been appointed executive president of strategy and development for the global business.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Holland Pump Company, an independent specialty pump rental and dewatering solutions provider, today announced it has acquired Alpha Pump & Equipment, Inc., based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The acquisition expands its footprint in the greater Gulf Coast region.
ST. LOUIS - The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) announces its Spring 2020 training seminar schedule. Offered in various locations around the United States, EASA's industry-specific training pools more than 100 years of rotating equipment knowledge from EASA's technical support staff. Participants have an opportunity to interact face-to-face with the presenters, as well as each other. Seminars offered include:
WESTPORT, Conn., – The 2020 AHR Expo today announced its full schedule of sessions for the 2020 Education Program, including more than 200 free seminars, new product and technology presentations, professional certifications and continuing education courses. Each year, the Education Program discusses some of HVACR’s biggest opportunities and challenges through a series of comprehensive, informative and industry-focused sessions hosted by leaders from every sector of the industry.