ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (Jan. 20, 2016) – The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and Xylem Inc. have jointly announced a research collaboration to establish sustainability indicators such as energy and cost performance of processes and equipment for water, wastewater and water transport and treatment facilities in Abu Dhabi.
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (Jan. 26, 2016) – Duncan Cooper, Grundfos Pumps Corporation’s regional managing director and group senior vice president for the Americas, will leave the company during the summer of 2016.
Since his appointment in 2013, Cooper has proved instrumental in improving company performance in the Americas region, most significantly in the area of financial stability.
Dynamatic has announced the formation of their new Pump, Fan & Compressor group. Formerly known as the Municipal & Industrial Water group, the new Pump, Fan & Compressor group has been formed to more closely align with the growing industry standards and market trends. The new division will handle all applications that require a variable speed pump, fan or compressor in all sizes and horsepower.
RYE BROOK, N.Y. (Jan. 25, 2016) – Xylem has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Smart Cities Infrastructure Business Development Mission to India, taking place February 8-12, 2016. U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews will lead this mission, accompanied by representatives from 18 companies. Director of the U.S.
BELLEVILLE, Ontario (Jan. 25, 2016) – Triangle Fluid Controls Ltd. has announced it will be expanding manufacturing operations at their global headquarters. The company has awarded the design-build contract to Belleville-based Bel-Con Design-Builders Ltd.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Jan. 20, 2016) – Xylem Inc. pledged its commitment to an expansion plan and investment of US $35 million in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The announcement was made during the International Water Summit (IWS) that took place Jan. 19-22 in Abu Dhabi.
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (Jan. 15, 2016) – The International Desalination Association (IDA) will support the International Water Summit (IWS) that is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibit Centre (ADNEC) January 18-21. Now in its fourth year, the IWS is a global platform for promoting water sustainability and addressing water challenges across the region.
SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland (Jan. 19, 2016) – Xylem Inc. announced that it is expanding its pump rental and service portfolio across Europe and South Africa through a multi-million euro investment. This expansion initiative will enable Xylem to better meet the market demand from construction, industry, municipal and mining customers across both regions.
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia (Jan. 19, 2016) – Emerson Process Management, a business of Emerson, broke ground on the site for its new technology development, customer training and project support facility in Dhahran Techno Valley in Saudi Arabia on January 11.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Jan. 19, 2016) – The open access article for the January 2016 special edition of Water Environment Research (WER) explores the selective use of hypochlorite to prevent pond crashes for algae-biofuel production.