WAYNE, Pa. (Jan. 21, 2013) – Gardner Denver, Inc. announced that Vincent Trupiano has been appointed Vice President, Gardner Denver, Inc. and President, Industrial Products Group (IPG), effective immediately. In his new position, Trupiano has full responsibility for the company's global Industrial Products Group, reporting directly to Michael M. Larsen, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Mr.

(Jan. 25, 2013) – WEG received, in a ceremony with the presence of the Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, the FINEP Innovation Prize 2012 it the category “Large Company.” With its process of innovation management, the company was third place, behind Embraer and Natura.

YONKERS, N.Y. (Jan. 28, 2013) - Graphite Metallizing Corporation has named Eric Ford as vice president of sales and marketing. Ford joined Graphite Metallizing in 2007 as director of sales.

Graphite Metallizing is the manufacturer of GRAPHALLOY, a self-lubricating bearing material used in machinery and process equipment. GRAPHALLOY, a graphite/metal alloy, is a self-lubricating bearing material that is used in hundreds of mechanical and electrical applications.

TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 30, 2013) – Enovation Controls announced that Patrick (Pat) W. Cavanagh has accepted the position of president and chief executive officer effective Feb. 11, 2013. “Pat’s knowledge of our company and the markets we serve provides the foundation to build on the success our company has had to date.  We are pleased that this opportunity occurred at a time when Pat was in a position to lead the team forward,” said Frank W.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (Feb. 6, 2012) – Xylem Inc. has won a contract to develop a customized water treatment system for the town of Taralga, situated 140 kilometers south west of Sydney, Australia. Xylem will produce a containerized solution using GE ZeeWeed* membrane technology that will provide high quality drinking water for 300 people in the remote town. Construction of the plant begins this month (January 2013) with delivery scheduled for July 2013.