RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (June 10, 2014)—Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management, has received the prestigious ISO50001:2011 certification, becoming the first private company in Saudi Arabia to achieve the industry accreditation.
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NORTH HAMPTON, U.K. (June 10, 2014) – Process Systems International Limited (PSIL) is expanding its global network across Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and the UAE. The Northampton, U.K.-headquartered company has appointed global business development professional Darren Cowley as sales director as it pushes for significant growth in the region by establishing new distribution agency agreements.
CALGARY, Alberta (June 9, 2014) – Aquatech has been awarded a contract to provide its evaporator technology for the JACOS (Japan Canada Oil Sands Ltd.) Hangingstone Expansion Project in Alberta, Canada.
Aquatech’s Vertical Tube Falling Film (VTFF) evaporator technology will be used to treat and recover more than 95 percent of the OTSG (once-through steam generator) blowdown to supply as boiler feedwater make-up for JACOS’ heavy oil production facility.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 9, 2014) – Pumps & Systems is proud to announce the expansion of its editorial team as the company continues to grow into new markets, including the Middle East/North Africa region.
FORT SMITH, Ark. (June 9, 2014) – Baldor Electric Company has promoted Greg Hewitt to mounted bearing engineering manager. In this role, he will be responsible for all mounted bearing product-related engineering and will directly manage the product development team in Greenville, South Carolina.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (June 9, 2014) — Franklin Electric Co. Inc. announced that it has acquired Bombas Leão S.A., based in Monte Azul Paulista, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Bombas Leão designs, manufactures and distributes submersible groundwater pumping equipment through manufacturing facilities in Monte Azul Paulista, Teresina and a distribution facility in Recife. In 2013, Bombas Leão net revenues were approximately $30 million.
EDINA, Minn. (June 6, 2014)—Dow Water & Process Solutions’ ultrafiltration (UF) membrane technology will soon start treating seawater required for reservoir injection off the coast of the Republic of the Congo.
(June 6, 2014) – AuthorHouse Publishing has published a new book titled Operator’s Guide to Rotating Equipment: An Introduction to Rotating Equipment Construction, Operating Principles, Troubleshooting, and Best Practices. The book was written by Julien LeBleu and Robert Perez.
LEBANON, Ohio (June 6, 2014) — OPW announced the promotion of Dave Morrow to director of product management for its Chemical & Industrial (C&I) business unit. Prior to this appointment, Morrow was the product manager for OPW Engineered Systems, an OPW brand and the leading manufacturer of loading arm and coupling systems for the safe and efficient loading and unloading of hazardous materials.
(June 5, 2014)—Weatherford Oil Tools Middle East Ltd. has chosen Metso's valve technologies for an oil production upgrade project in the region.