ST. LOUIS – Hiroyuki Yoshimoto becomes the first person in the 45-year-old history of the Kyoto-based multinational manufacturer of electric motors to hold the position as Nidec's new president. He succeeds the company’s founder Shigenobu Nagamori.

The appointment, announced on Feb. 15, was approved on June 20 at the 45th regular general meeting of shareholders and a subsequent meeting of the board of directors.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Recognizing the growing need for trained personnel throughout the pump industries and in the end-user communuity, the Hydraulic Institute, through its educational subsidiary, Pump Systems Matter® (PSM) has created an Authorized Training Partner (ATP) program. The ATP Program will help bring Pump Systems Matter curriculum to the community of operators and maintenance personnel who face increasing challenges and workforce training demands.

BROUSSARD, La. – Wellsite Fishing and Rental Services, LLC, a provider of drilling and completion rental equipment, has promoted Jessica Roger to vice president of administration. She will be located at the corporate office in Broussard, Louisiana.

NORTH BAY, Ont. - Knight Manufacturing announced that it has partnered with Tri-State Bearing & Supply Company, based out of New Jersey.