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CLACKAMAS, Ore. (Feb.25, 2016) – Cornell Pump has announced that Christopher Bridgewater has joined Cornell Pump as the Southwest agricultural regional manager, with responsibilities for irrigation, farm dewatering and manure in California, the desert Southwest and the Mountain West. Bridgewater has more than 20 years experience in the water well and agricultural industries, working in the entire supply chain process from manufacturing to installation.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (March 1, 2016) – Grundfos was recently recognized for its performance during the 2015 DEWA supplier annual evaluation. The Certificate of Appreciation highlights Grundfos’ efficiency and effectiveness within DEWA’s partnership framework, which assesses the transparency of the relationships with its partners.

The award underscores Grundfos’ dedication to sustainable and energy-efficient practices in the UAE.

DENVER and WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (March 1, 2016) – ITT Corporation has been made a Diamond Level Partner of Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) after announcing an enhanced philanthropic donation to the organization.

EWB-USA is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that supports community-driven development programs worldwide through sustainable engineering projects. This donation strengthens the relationship between EWB-USA and ITT, which began in 2013.

FORT SMITH, Ark. (March 1, 2016) – The Manufacturing Institute has announced they will present Chelsea Becker with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award at an April 21 reception in Washington, D.C. The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry.

(Feb. 29 2016) – Hydro International has announced that it has entered into conditional agreements to acquire Hydro-Logic Limited and the business of Hydro-Logic Services LLP (collectively Hydro-Logic). Hydro-Logic was founded in 1985 by Rod Hawnt, the current managing director. Its products provide instrumentation and information systems for water environment monitoring applications, including data logging, telemetry and software.