NOTTINGHAM, U.K. (Nov. 21, 2016)—Xylem has been awarded a new five-year framework agreement with Scottish Water, the body responsible for water and sewerage services across Scotland, according to a statement from the company.

Under the agreement, Xylem will supply and install submersible and diesel pumps for all Scottish Water rental applications across the region.

ST. MICHAEL, Minn. (Nov. 18, 2016)—U.S. Water, an ALLETE Company, announced the acquisition Water & Energy Systems Technology (WEST) Inc., according to a statement.

WEST provides specialty chemicals and engineering service for water treatment in a variety of industries including commercial and institutional facilities, light industry, oil fields, and central heating/cooling plants.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Nov. 17, 2016) – The Hydraulic Institute (HI) will celebrate its centennial in 2017 and is pleased to announce a new logo as part of a larger initiative to position HI for the next 100 years of service to the pump industry. The new logo is a key element of HI’s overall brand refresh and redesign process.