ALEXANDRIA, Va. (May 27, 2014) – The Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the International Water Association (IWA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) intended to accelerate joint work to grow and disseminate water knowledge and to serve and advance the global water profession.
With fewer technical requirements, they provide lower-cost options for underserved industries.
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. (May 23, 2014) – Bal Seal Engineering Inc. has named James P. Harty to the position of global market manager for its energy management market, including oil and gas, power transmission and distribution and alternative energy. In his new role, Harty will help manufacturers of energy equipment meet industry demands for “smarter,” more electronics-laden downhole tools, more efficient electrical connections and more reliable sealing. He will be based in Houston, Texas.
SUSSEX, Wis. (May 23, 2014) – Rotating Equipment Repair Inc. (RER) has received official recommendation from ASME and National Board for the issuance of NPT and NR certifications, respectively. In the two-year period leading up to certification, RER committed itself to expanding its capabilities in order to better provide for its nuclear and non-nuclear customers within the pump repair industry.
RER provides engineering services, repairs and parts for centrifugal pumps.
Vibration and maintenance were reduced with the installation of carefully selected equipment.
Price, operating costs and reliability are key factors in any TCO calculation.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (May 21, 2014) – ITT Corporation announced that it has named Executive Vice President Aris Chicles as president of its Industrial Process business. Chicles will report to CEO and President Denise Ramos.
In this role, Chicles will be responsible for executing the strategic and operating plans of ITT’s Industrial Process business, a global manufacturer of industrial pumps and valves for the oil and gas, chemical, mining and industrial markets.
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. (May 20, 2014) – Honeywell announced it has appointed Sach Sankpal as president for Honeywell Safety Products, a part of the Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions’ Life Safety business.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (May 20, 2014) – Simerics announced the launch of a redesigned and enhanced website. It has been created to provide a user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality throughout. The site includes an interactive experience for viewing the Simerics gallery and videos. It offers access to information on PumpLinx and SimericsMP capabilities as well as white papers and brochures.
SAN DIEGO (May 20, 2014) – Pentair announced that the Calmark and Birtcher products have been rebranded and integrated into its Schroff brand. Schroff offers a wide range of standard products including 19" cabinets, subracks, cases, backplanes, motherboards and microcomputer systems. Schroff became part of Pentair Technical Solutions, a global business unit of Pentair Ltd., in 1994.