BAGHDAD, Iraq (Jan. 18, 2017)—GE announced that it has secured more than $1.4 billion in orders from Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity to set up power plants as well as provide technology upgrades and maintenance services.
The announcement further strengthens GE’s collaborations in Iraq to support the country’s power infrastructure and meet the growing need for electricity, the company said in a statement.
WASHINGTON (Jan. 17, 2017)—Judy Marks, a 32-year engineering and technology veteran, will lead the seven-member Board of the Siemens Foundation, whose mission is to ignite and sustain today’s STEM workforce and tomorrow’s scientists and engineers.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Jan. 16, 2017)—Eaton is debuting its “Industrial Controls in Motion” trailer tour this year that showcases its HVAC/R solutions in a fully functional, real-world environment, according to a statement from the company.
Visitors will be able to walk through the trailer and see Eaton innovations and understand how the company can help customers work smarter, cut costs, and increase energy efficiency and safety, according to the company.
BJERRINGBRO, Denmark (Jan. 16, 2017)—The Business and Social Development Commission—on which more than 35 global CEOs and other leaders serve, including Grundfos CEO Mads Nipper—has released its flagship report called “Better Business, Better World.”
CINCINNATI, Ohio (Jan. 16, 2017)—CECO Environmental announced that effective Dec. 21, 2016, its Dean Pump brand has entered into an international distribution agreement with Dorian Drake International Inc.
Under the terms of the agreement, Dorian Drake will be responsible for sales in specific international markets, including all of Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, and South America, according to a statement from CECO.
WINTERTHUR, Switzerland (Jan. 13, 2017)—Sulzer has been awarded two orders: one from the Consorcio Constructor Sao Lourenco and the second from the Consorcio Bacias Paraiba e Cantareira, according to a statement from Sulzer.
GLASGOW, Scotland (Jan. 12, 2017)—The Weir Group PLC has appointed David Paradis to its group executive as president of the Weir Flow Control Division, effective Jan. 23, 2017, according to a statement from the company.
AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 11, 2017)—NI announced the opening of the new NI Industrial IoT Lab at its Austin headquarters. The NI Industrial IoT Lab focuses on intelligent systems that connect operational technology, information technology and the companies working on these systems, according to a statement from the company.
HAMILTON, Ohio (Jan. 10, 2017)—OPW, a Dover company and a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, will observe a year-long celebration of the company’s 125th anniversary in 2017.
The following is a statement from the company about the anniversary:
ZURICH, Switzerland (Jan. 10, 2017)—ABB has teamed up with India’s national electricity grid operator, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), in a mega project worth more than $640 million, according to a statement from ABB.
