MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Leaders of The Water Council and Veolia North America (VNA) signed an agreement today to launch a Water & Wastewater Workforce Center in Milwaukee to grow the local water workforce, increase the pool of diverse talent, and address workforce challenges. They also agreed to collaborate to advance new water and energy technologies to support Wisconsin’s Water + Energy Forward Engine.
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GREENVILLE, S.C. – Integrated Power Services (IPS), a solutions provider for electromechanical, rotating equipment and power distribution systems across North America, the United Kingdom and the Caribbean, has announced the acquisition of B&B Transformer, a well-established remanufacturer of oil-filled, distribution class transformers, located in Farmington, Minnesota, effective August 13, 2024.
BETHLEHEM, Penn. – ARI-Armaturen Albert Richter GmbH & Co. KG has announced the acquisition of Warren Controls, Inc., a control valve company based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The acquisition is part of ARI‘s strategic plan to expand its presence in the USA and strengthens its position as a global player in the valve industry.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a developer, manufacturer and supplier of precision seals, bearings and custom-molded polymer components, has named Heather Castleman president of the Industrial Americas business unit of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions.
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Integrated Power Services (IPS) has finalized the acquisition of ABB’s Industrial Services business, effective August 31, 2024. With locations in Arizona, Indiana, North Carolina, Alberta and Ontario, ABB Industrial Services provides repair and field service capabilities for electric motors up to 50,000 hp and low and medium-voltage switchgear equipment from 480V to 15kV.
HOUSTON — DXP Enterprises, Inc. has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Hartwell Environmental Corporation (“Hartwell”). Founded in 1976, Hartwell is headquartered in Tomball, Texas, and operates out of three locations servicing the Texas, Oklahoma and surrounding markets.
DANVILLE, Calif. – Covenant Technical Solutions (CTS) has announced the addition of Blake DePaola to its leadership team as the Southern California vice president of operations.
STOCKHOLM – Christopher Whitfeld and Wenqi (Jonathan) Zhao from the United Kingdom have received the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2024 for their work on PFAS pollution in the Thames Basin. HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden presented the winners with their award during a ceremony at World Water Week in Stockholm.
LUND, Sweden – Alfa Laval has announced that Sammy Hulpiau has been appointed president of the food and water division effective September 1, 2024. Hulpiau joined Alfa Laval in 1988 and during his 36 years with the company he has held multiple senior leadership positions.
APPLETON, Wis. – Werner Electric Supply announces Jeff McGee has joined the company as the director of industrial sales for the Southeast Wisconsin region. McGee has over 20 years of experience in industrial automation, manufacturing engineering and executive leadership.