LAWRENCE, Mass. (June 11, 2015) –Asahi/America, Inc., the leader in thermoplastic fluid flow solutions, officially opened its new headquarters in Lawrence, Massachusetts on April 23 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house. Guests from across the U.S. and around the world gathered for the celebration.
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AMSTERDAM (June 11, 2015) – The Joint Plenary Panel Discussion took place yesterday at the POWER-GEN Europe and Renewable Energy World Europe show and conference. The discussion encompassed the key show idea of Europe’s energy transition, with varying points of view from the industry itself represented in an at time heated debate.
The panel was hosted by the straight-talking, internationally-renowned journalist Stephen Sackur, and consisted of:
AMSTERDAM (June 10, 2015) - European power companies were recognized for their outstanding industry achievements on Tuesday night at the Power Engineering International and Peabody awards ceremony during the annual POWER-GEN Europe and Renewable Energy World Europe Gala dinner.
HOUSTON (June 10, 2015) – As part of its western region expansion, DXP/Quadna has promoted and assigned several leaders to new responsibilities.
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (4 June 2015)—2014 was expected to be a tough fight for the global mining industry with commodity prices down and short-term volatility increasing. The initial scorecard for the largest 40 miners was mixed and now the gloves are off for the industry with widespread government intervention, internal industry conflicts and rising shareholder activism, according to PwC’s annual Mine report.
MIAMI (June 4, 2015) – On June 3, 2015, Sulzer acquired the business of Precision Gas Turbine Inc. Through this acquisition, Sulzer will further develop its current capabilities for field services for European manufactured gas turbines. In 2014, Precision Gas Turbine Inc. achieved revenues in a single-digit million US dollar range. The integration of the company will start immediately after closing.
LOS ANGELES (June 3, 2015) – As California faces one of the most severe droughts on record, water reuse is an essential and sustainable solution that will help secure the state’s water needs. Xylem, a global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, has been commissioned to deliver a unique water reuse solution to help increase the supply of purified, recycled water in Los Angeles.
HOUSTON (June 3, 2015) – CH2M, a global full-service consulting, design, construction and operations firm, is pleased to announce that Earl “Chip” Mitchell has joined the company as president of its Oil, Gas & Chemicals Business Group.
HELSINSKI, Finland (June 3 2015) – Wärtsilä will supply an extension to the Pockwood Pond Power Generating Station in the British Virgin Islands, owned by the British Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC). The extension consists of two Wärtsilä 9L46 gensets, the related auxiliaries and a new power house, delivered on a turn-key basis. The gensets will run on light fuel oil with a combined output of 17 MW.
Michael SmithALABASTER, Ala. (June 3, 2015) – SEPCO announced the appointment of Michael Smith as its new quality and safety manager.
Ensuring that SEPCO continues to assess and monitor its quality standards, Smith will strive to maintain SEPCO’s excellent safety record.