LOS ANGELES (July 29, 2015) – rhubarb studios, a technology venture company, announced a collaboration with Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Summer of Civic Hacking to marshal the best talents of LA’s technology sector to address some of the city’s most pressing challenges.
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WINTHERTHUR, Switzerland (29 July 2015)—Sulzer acquired the business of Expert International Pompe Service (EIPS) located in Casablanca, Morocco. Through this acquisition, Sulzer expands its footprint in North Africa. EIPS achieved revenues just below CHF 1 million in 2014. Expert International Pompe Service (EIPS) was founded in 2011 and offers maintenance and repair services for pumps.
ST. LOUIS (July 28, 2015) – The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) honored Charlie Evans as the 2015 recipient of the EASA Exceptional Achievement Service Award. The presentation was made June 14 at the association’s Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
HOUSTON (July 28, 2015) – Major Incorporated, a U.S. Northeast-based distributor of pipe, valves, fittings, and actuation solutions, has been acquired by Shale-Inland from Platform Management.
An integrator, distributor, supply house and valve automation provider primarily focused on the power industry, Major Incorporated was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in New Jersey.
NAIROBI, Kenya (July 26, 2015) – SkyPower, a developer and owner of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) energy projects, signed a landmark agreement with the Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum for the development of 1 GW of solar projects to be built in four phases in Kenya during the next five years.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (July 20, 2015) – Cahaba Media Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Pemberton as Senior Technical Editor, Pumps Division.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 23, 2015) – The Water Environment Federation (WEF), the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) have received a 2015 Power of A Gold Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for their work on the passage of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA).
OSSINING, N.Y. (July 21, 2015) – Metallized Carbon Corporation, a manufacturer of oil-free, self-lubricating, carbon-graphite materials for severe service lubrication applications, announces that Justin Snowdon has been appointed sales manager, responsible for driving sales initiatives and expanding markets for Metcar products and services.
CHICAGO (July 17, 2015) – The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) installed Colleen Layman, vice president & power-water management director of HDR, as president through June 2016. The world’s largest advocate for women in engineering and technology welcomed Layman at an installation ceremony July 16 in Omaha, Nebraska, HDR’s headquarters location. Layman brings a 20-year career in engineering as well as a passion for mentorship.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (July 15, 2015) – The City of Milwaukee has been awarded a $1 million state grant for the development of Reed Street Yards, a water technology business park now under construction adjacent to the Global Water Center.