FALMOUTH, U.K. - Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group - part of Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, a FTSE 100 company - today announces it has changed its name to Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS). As the company evolves to meet the needs of the sectors in which it operates, following a successful period of global growth, the name change aligns with a strategic commitment to providing end-to-end fluid management solutions for customers.
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CHICAGO - Tsurumi Pump announced Slater Blanchard as its new regional sales manager for the Southwest. Blanchard has held general manager positions at several pump companies in the past. He also has had experience with pumps manufactured by Tsurumi, and mentioned his positive experiences with product durability. Blanchard said he is passionate about the pump industry and is eager to work for a reputable manufacturer such as Tsurumi.
GLENDALE, Arizona – National Pump Company announced new interim President Jody Hastings on April 7.
Hastings isn’t new to the Gorman-Rupp family as he has been with Gorman-Rupp Industries (GRI) for the past six years.
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Hydraulic Institute (HI) 2022 Annual Conference, held March 22-24, 2022, concluded with the presentation of awards for the following distinguished categories:
Member of the Year: Rodney Mrkvicka, vice president, engineering, Smith & Loveless has been selected as the 2021 HI Member of the Year.
LOS ANGELES — Environmental engineering and construction firm Brown and Caldwell announced that Suad Cisic has joined the company as managing director of client services. The hire supports the firm’s strategy to expand its share of LA’s water and wastewater market.
BOSTON, Mass. - Today, IDA announced that H.E. Eng.
LOWELL, Mass. – ePropelled, the Massachusetts-based technology company that offers electric propulsion systems, recently announced its sustainability motor division. This new division is tasked with designing and producing high-efficiency motors and related technology for the HVAC, pool and spa, water and wastewater, and a variety of other sectors, with a particular focus on the industrial pump market.
YORK, Pa. – Red Lion Controls, an operating company of UK-based Spectris plc, announced the acquisition of MB connect line GmbH, a leading provider of secure connection of machines and plants for remote access, data collection, and M2M-communication.
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Hydraulic Institute (HI), the largest association of pump manufacturers and suppliers to the pump industry in North America and the global authority on pumps and pumping systems, installed new leadership during the 2022 Annual Conference. During this conference, the 2022-2023 Officers were announced:
· DeLancey Davis, president, Headwater Companies; VP Franklin Electric as chairman of the board
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Ferguson Industrial announced the acquisition of AP Supply Co. Since 1960, AP Supply has established itself as a distributor of industrial pipe, valves and fittings in the Southern U.S. Headquartered in Texarkana, Arkansas, it has two additional locations in El Dorado, Arkansas and Bastrop, Louisiana. All three locations will be joining Ferguson Industrial’s Gulf Coast district.