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DE PERE, Wis. – Fluid System Components, Inc. (FSC) has announced the acquisition of Norcan Fluid Power Company (Norcan).

The acquisition of Norcanexpands FSC’s capabilities and reach to create a new force in North American fluid power solutions. Once the acquisition is finalized, Norcan will become part of the FSC group of companies.

GLENDALE, Wis. – Ampco Pumps Company and Kroneshave entered an agreement for Krones to acquire 90% of Ampco Pumps Company. Ampco manufactures centrifugal and positive displacement pumps and mixing and blending equipment for the food, beverage, marine and industrial markets. Krones has an option to buy the remaining shares in Ampco, which currently remain with company management. Current Ampco management will remain in place.

BELDING, Mich. – Robroy Industries has introduced Sean Dyer as its East Coast business development manager.

Dyer previously served as the North American sales manager for VJ X-ray. Other prior experience included service as CRM and Regional Sales for Powertech Controls and more than a decade with Rittal Enclosures. 

GREENVILLE, S.C. –  Integrated Power Services (IPS) has named Jim Mugford executive vice president of Clean Power and the Gulf, Mountain and West Regions.  

Mugford's role includes the newly formed Clean Power business unit for IPS. This newly named business will include IPS’s businesses in the wind, solar, hydro, nuclear and geothermal customer markets. The regional responsibility included in his role represents some of the largest Clean Power generation sources.