BATAVIA, N.Y. (June 10, 2014) – Graham Corporation announced that it has been awarded three refinery orders for projects valued at approximately $8 million in total. One of the orders relates to the upgrade of a refinery in China and the other two orders are for replacement components at North American refineries. Shipments are expected to occur within the next nine to 12 months.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (June 9, 2014) — Franklin Electric Co. Inc. announced that it has acquired Bombas Leão S.A., based in Monte Azul Paulista, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Bombas Leão designs, manufactures and distributes submersible groundwater pumping equipment through manufacturing facilities in Monte Azul Paulista, Teresina and a distribution facility in Recife. In 2013, Bombas Leão net revenues were approximately $30 million.
FORT SMITH, Ark. (June 9, 2014) – Baldor Electric Company has promoted Greg Hewitt to mounted bearing engineering manager. In this role, he will be responsible for all mounted bearing product-related engineering and will directly manage the product development team in Greenville, South Carolina.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 9, 2014) – Pumps & Systems is proud to announce the expansion of its editorial team as the company continues to grow into new markets, including the Middle East/North Africa region.
CALGARY, Alberta (June 9, 2014) – Aquatech has been awarded a contract to provide its evaporator technology for the JACOS (Japan Canada Oil Sands Ltd.) Hangingstone Expansion Project in Alberta, Canada.
Aquatech’s Vertical Tube Falling Film (VTFF) evaporator technology will be used to treat and recover more than 95 percent of the OTSG (once-through steam generator) blowdown to supply as boiler feedwater make-up for JACOS’ heavy oil production facility.
LEBANON, Ohio (June 6, 2014) — OPW announced the promotion of Dave Morrow to director of product management for its Chemical & Industrial (C&I) business unit. Prior to this appointment, Morrow was the product manager for OPW Engineered Systems, an OPW brand and the leading manufacturer of loading arm and coupling systems for the safe and efficient loading and unloading of hazardous materials.
(June 6, 2014) – AuthorHouse Publishing has published a new book titled Operator’s Guide to Rotating Equipment: An Introduction to Rotating Equipment Construction, Operating Principles, Troubleshooting, and Best Practices. The book was written by Julien LeBleu and Robert Perez.
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DENVER (June 5, 2014) – CH2M HILL announced that Charles Whisman has joined the firm as Vice President and U.S. Oil and Gas Operations Manager for the Environment and Nuclear Market.