HOUSTON (Oct. 19, 2016) — The Power Plant Management & Generation Summit is a premium forum bringing senior power generation executives, plant managers and solution providers together. Taking place at the Omni Galleria in Houston, Texas, Oct. 23-25, the Summit includes presentations on the challenges and opportunities for fossil-fired generation, power plant performance, application of new technologies, and how to operate efficiently, effectively and safely.
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. (Oct. 18, 2016)—The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and The Water Council announced Dr. David Garman as the new Chief Technology Officer for The Water Council. Garman will lead The Water Council’s new initiative called the ICE (Innovation Commercialization Exchange) Institute while continuing his role as the associate vice chancellor for water technology, research and development for UWM.
LONDON (Oct. 18, 2016) – Blaze Manufacturing Solutions Ltd and Honeywell Process Solutions were announced as the winners of the 2016 EIC Supply Chain Excellence Awards at the EIC’s National Dinner, held at the Natural History Museum in London, Oct. 13.
The EIC Supply Chain Excellence Awards recognize EIC member companies that have created particularly innovative products or delivered exceptional customer service.
HOUSTON (Oct. 18, 2016) – ValvTechnologies Inc., manufacturer of zero-leakage severe service isolation valve solutions, named Herman Benard Jr. director of manufacturing, announced company President Kevin Hunt.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.- (Oct. 17, 2016)—The Water Environment Federation (WEF) announced that teams from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities and Southern Methodist University were winners of the 2016 Student Design Competition.
The 15th annual competition happened in September as part of WEFTEC 2016, WEF’s 89th annual technical exhibition and conference.
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (Oct. 17, 2016)—Spirax Sarco, a leader in products and services for steam system management, recently reached a safety milestone of 1.86 million man-hours—or 3 years—without a lost-time accident.
That means 288 employees did not miss work because of an injury suffered on the job during that time period, according to a statement from the company.
Four main technologies are available, and plant operators can optimize operations by selecting the best combination of these options.
BARRE, Mass. (Oct. 12, 2016)—Allen Pump announced the addition of Dan Landry, PE, as the company’s new engineering manager.
Landry brings with him more than 25 years of original equipment manufacturer rotating equipment design, development and manufacturing experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a master’s degree in engineering management.