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GE Water & Process Technologies’ Jon Freedman was recently appointed to serve on the board of directors for the WateReuse Association, an international organization headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and recognized as a thought leader on alternative water supply development.

Freedman has extensive experience in government affairs and water policy. His appointment to the board took effect in July, and he will serve for a two-year term.

HEIDENHEIM, Germany (Aug. 16, 2017) – Voith won a contract to modernize part of Ffestiniog Power Station, part of the 2 GW “First Hydro” pumped storage operation located in Snowdonia, North Wales. The order covers manufacture, installation and commissioning of two units, with an option for the refurbishment of two more units at a later date. The contract has a value of around 40 million Euros. The operator is ENGIE, an energy and service group in the UK.

Saint-Gobain Seals’ team members collaborated with Boston University students Megan Fantom, Sophia Perriseau, Shannon Sulmasy and Katherine Taube to improve the machining process for Meldin split piston rings. The project is one of Saint-Gobain Seals’ initiatives to retain and develop women within the organization in order to engage and support the next generation of female engineers.

WAGO has added Andy Chesla to its sales force to cover Southern Minnesota and South Dakota. Chesla graduated with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota. Following graduation, he worked for Power/mation where he held a technical sales role for four years and a sales associate position for six years. Bringing a combination of technical experience and thorough knowledge of his region, Chesla is an exciting addition to Wago’s sales force.

WAUKESHA, Wis. (August 10, 2017) – Motorenfabrik Hatz of Ruhstorf, Germany has officially named Michael Hartoonian as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hatz Diesel of America. He will oversee the international company’s North American Operations including Canada. Hartoonian has 24 years of engine industry experience in both sales and management.

GE Water & Process Technologies today announced that it will supply its advanced water treatment equipment for an upgrade of the Lake Manatee Water Treatment Plant in Florida. The facility is responsible for purifying drinking water for over 350,000 residents and has the capacity to process 52 million gallons of water per day from the existing conventional surface water treatment plant.