KYOTO, Japan (June 22, 2015) – Nidec Corporation has announced that it has launched a joint development of a big data analysis technology together with IBM Japan with the main purpose of “improving production ratio via early detection of problems” and “shortening downtime via better factor analysis efficiency” for various production equipment and machinery equipped with the Nidec Group's motors.
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (June 19, 2015) – The challenges of the water crisis have led to the creation of an online deal platform, watercluster.com, designed to connect technology, talent and investors that can solve urgent water problems compounded by record drought on the West Coast.
AMHERST, N.Y. (June 19, 2015) – Griffco Valve, Inc., announced the appointment of John Conway as its new national sales manager for North American Sales. In this role, he will be responsible for the sales and promotion of Griffco Valve chemical-feed accessories across the United States and Canada. He will develop distributor sales channel networks and manage the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) accounts, focusing on sales growth.
LAGOS, Nigeria (18 June, 2015) – General Electric commenced fabrication of subsea wellheads at its Onne facility in River State. This achievement comes at the culmination of 4 years of planning, capital investment and training of Nigerian personnel to establish the first of its kind capability in Nigeria. The new investment has resulted in a 40-percent increase of covered workshop area at the Onne facility and additional permanent staff.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 17, 2015) – Before a packed plaza outside the Anaheim, California, Convention Center, Gene Koontz of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, accepted the American Water Works Association’s ceremonial gavel and began his one-year term as president.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 16, 2015) – Columbus, Ohio-based FCX Performance, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Process Control Services, Inc. (PCS).
ALLENDALE, N.J. (June 15, 2015) – Leistritz Advanced Technologies Corp. has announced the appointment of Robert Richter as chief financial officer. His responsibilities include the pump, machine tool and turbine component business units based in Allendale, New Jersey, as well as the Extruder business unit based in Somerville, New Jersey.
Richter is originally from Cary, North Carolina and a graduate of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
RYE BROOK, N.Y. (June 15, 2015) – Xylem Inc. has announced that Jayanthi (Jay) Iyengar has joined the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation and Technology Officer. In this newly created position, Iyengar will lead the Company’s global R&D, technology and innovation activities.
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (June 15, 2015) – The Hydraulic Institute (HI) recently published a guide on wastewater treatment plant pumps. “Wastewater Treatment Plant Pumps: Guidelines for Selection, Application, and Operation” is intended to assist in the understanding of the general layout, components and operation of a typical wastewater treatment plant.
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (June 12, 2015) – The Hydraulic Institute (HI) and its members have worked closely with the Department of Energy (DOE) throughout the rule-making process for the Energy Conservation Standard on Commercials Industrial Pumps.