SENECA FALLS, N.Y. (Nov. 14, 2016)—ITT Inc. along with its Goulds Pumps, PRO Services and Bornemann brands have launched the sixth annual World of Pumps Quiz, an online pump knowledge game that sees participants from more than 150 countries.
The latest version of the quiz began Nov. 14, and a new question will be posted every Monday through April 3, 2017.
NORWALK, Conn. (Nov. 9, 2016) – OMEGA Engineering Inc. has announced the appointment of Joe Vorih as president of the company, a pioneer in the design, manufacture and distribution of process measurement and control products. Vorih's priority will be to transform OMEGA from the best-known direct provider of process sensors into a web-based global partner for complete process measurement and control solutions, including innovative wireless and IIoT-ready offerings.
LAKE FOREST, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2016)—Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, celebrated the accomplishments of several customers who were recognized for their innovative approaches to optimizing asset utilization, reducing unscheduled downtime and improving performance.
Awards were presented to these customers at the Maximize Return on Assets conference held in Chicago, according to a statement from the company.
LAWRENCE, Mass. (Nov. 9, 2016)—Asahi/America Inc., a leader in thermoplastic fluid flow technology, announced the addition of Ken Moody to its business development team.
Moody joined Asahi/America on Oct. 31 as business development manager for commercial piping in the western region.
TREVOSE, Penn. (Nov. 9, 2016) — Faced with the environmental challenge of how to dispose of sludge, Indiana steel producer NLMK turned to GE’s advanced water treatment technologies and innovative solutions to dewater sludge from the spray water system thickener. After a year of implementation, the mill eliminated 2,050 tons of waste and reused 500,000 gallons of water as make up to other cooling systems.
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (Nov. 8, 2016)—Grundfos has appointed Susan Carter as vice president of human resources for the Americas region, where she will oversee all aspects of employee service and satisfaction.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (Nov. 7, 2016)—FLSmidth has signed a contract for the supply of pyroprocessing and comminution equipment for Tianqi Lithium Australia’s lithium hydroxide processing plant, which will be located in Kwinana, Western Australia, according to a statement from FLSmidth.
GOTHENBURG, Sweden (Nov. 3, 2016)—SKF is investing nearly $17 million (SEK 150 million) in modernizing its cylindrical roller bearing (CRB) manufacturing in Schweinfurt, Germany, according to a statement from the company.
This is the third significant manufacturing investment announced by SKF in the last 18 months, following the announcement of similar investments in Gothenburg, Sweden, and Flowery Branch, Ga., the company said.
ZURICH, Switzerland (Nov. 2, 2016)—ABB has won an order of more than $40 million to provide advanced power equipment to the 800-kilovolt (kV) Dianxibei-Guangdong ultra-high-voltage direct current (UHVDC) transmission link, according to a statement from ABB.
GLEN ELLYN, Ill. (Nov. 1, 2016)—Dreisilker Electric Motors Inc. reported the passing of company founder and inspiration Henry Dreisilker, 90, on Nov. 1, 2016.
The company released the following statement:
