HOUSTON – Oilfield Helping Hands (OHH), a non-profit organization that helps oi lfield families in financial crisis, has appointed William (Bill) Markus as its first executive director.

Based in Houston, Markus will be responsible for managing the support staff and day-to-day operations; raising funds; growing the organization; guiding and assisting committee chairs; and maintaining a proper balance of income and grants.

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Blacoh Industries, amanufacturer of pulsation dampeners, surge suppressors and industrial fluid control products, is announced its national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) under the leadership and majority ownership of CEO Diana Vise.

BROUSSARD, La. – Variable Bore Rams Inc. (VBR), one of the largest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ram and blowout preventer (BOP) component providers in the world, has opened a new facility in Kermit, Texas.

VBR provides a wide variety of BOP rams manufactured by Cameron, GE (Hydril), and NOV (Shaffer). With access to the 9,000 sq. ft facility, which spans five acres of land, VBR has extended its reach further into West Texas and surrounding areas.

RACINE, Wisc. – Twin Disc, Inc., a power transmission technology company for marine and land-based applications, announced it will celebrate its 100th anniversary throughout the year.

OAK CREEK, Wis. — AW-Lake COMPANY announces the appointment of Robert Murphy as Vogtlin Sales Channel Manager responsible for new international business growth and customer service. With more than 30 years of sales and service management experience with instrumentation companies, Murphy will be a crucial player in building and strengthening relationships with sales representatives as they introduce Vogtlin thermal mass instrumentation to new diverse markets.