ZURICH, Switzerland (Nov. 2, 2016)—ABB has won an order of more than $40 million to provide advanced power equipment to the 800-kilovolt (kV) Dianxibei-Guangdong ultra-high-voltage direct current (UHVDC) transmission link, according to a statement from ABB.

GLEN ELLYN, Ill. (Nov. 1, 2016)—Dreisilker Electric Motors Inc. reported the passing of company founder and inspiration Henry Dreisilker, 90, on Nov. 1, 2016.

The company released the following statement:

LAKE FOREST, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2016)—Schneider Electric announced the acquisition of MaxEAM, a software company with complementary applications that extend Avantis.PRO Enterprise Asset Management.

ORLANDO (Oct. 31, 2016)—The Fluid Sealing Association (FSA) at the POWER-GEN International conference in December is hosting four courses that provide participants with continuing education units (CEU).

BOSTON & HOUSTON (Oct. 31, 2016)—GE and Baker Hughes announced that the companies have entered into an agreement to combine GE Oil & Gas and Baker Hughes to create an oil field technology provider with a unique mix of service and equipment capabilities, according to a statement from the companies.

WASHINGTON (Oct. 27, 2016)—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a package of tools to help communities plan long-term strategies for managing stormwater pollution.

EPA’s tools promote the use of flexible solutions that spur economic growth, stimulate infrastructure investments, and help compliance with environmental requirements, according to a statement from the federal agency.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Oct. 27, 2016)—The members of the Water Environment Federation’s (WEF) 2016-2017 Board of Trustees were confirmed by WEF’s House of Delegates during WEFTEC 2016—WEF’s 89th annual technical exhibition and conference—in New Orleans.