(May 7, 2012) - Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that Ian Verhappen will become the Managing Director of Yokogawa Canada Inc. reporting to Yokogawa Corporation America President Mr. Chester J. Mroz. In this position, Mr. Verhappen will be responsible for overseeing all Yokogawa business operations in Canada. With his experience and reputation as a strong leader in the industrial automation industry, Yokogawa is well positioned to expand its business in the Canadian market.
(May 4, 2012) - SOR announced that the company’s line of pressure, differential pressure, temperature, vacuum and level switches have been certified fit for use in SIL (Safety Integrity Level) environments. SOR is one of only a few manufacturers in the industry to offer its entire range of switches certified to IEC 61508 safety standard.
(May 7, 2012)—Endress+Hauser and Rockwell Automation announce the opening of a new Process Training Unit (PTU) in Philadelphia, Pa. The Process Training Unit features Endress+Hauser instruments and the Rockwell Automation PlantPAx process automation system designed for the purpose of educating field technicians, engineers, and sales personnel. The PTU provides a unique learning experience through hands-on activities. Participants learn the application, installation, operatio
BRIDGEPORT, N.J. (May 3, 2012) – Xylem, a global water technology company focused on addressing the world's most challenging water issues, has named Mike Delzingaro to the role of Vice President and Director of Sales for dewatering solutions.
Delzingaro has 14 years of experience with Godwin Pumps and Xylem. Most recently he was Regional Manager for the Northeast region. He holds BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University.
(May 3, 2012) - Sulzer Pumps is opening its second service center in Russia. Located in the city of Oktyabrsky, Republic Bashkortostan, it is a fully-fledged service center after the first in Khimki, Moscow which was opened in September 2011. It has a 24-hour hotline staffed with field service engineers available to provide customers with round-the-clock response.
(April 30, 2012) - Iwaki America announced that Darren Cherry has accepted the position of Sales Engineer and will be responsible for increasing Iwaki Pump sales primarily in the western United States. Cherry graduated from California State University in San Bernardino, CA with a Degree in Marketing. Prior to accepting this position, he held several sales positions for divisions of Dover Corporation including Wilden Pump. Cherry brings experience and a proven track record of
CHANDLER, Ariz. (April 24, 2012) – MESA International announced the creation of the new role of President for the organization, appointing long time MESA supporter and advocate Michael Yost to this important position. In close partnership with the International Board of Directors, this role is intended to provide operational leadership and strategic guidance to the organization and its members.
(May 3, 2012) - Winning trophies and Distinction certificates were presented at the Global Water Awards ceremony for 2012 in Rome on April 30. The event was held as part of the Global Water Summit 2012 (organized by GWI/IDA*) to recognize the most important achievements in the water industry over the past year.
(April 17, 2012) - Quadna, a DXP Company, announces several promotions and job responsibility enhancements. They are:
• Tim Brooks, operations manager, production
• Rock Fankhouser, operations manager, fabrication
• Dave Barcelona, lead pipe welder
• Luis Mendez, fabrication technician
• David Richardson, service and repair technician
PHILADELPHIA (April 10, 2012) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson and Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter, joined by U.S. Representative Allyson Schwartz and city and federal officials, signed an agreement that represents a $2 billion investment in Philadelphia green infrastructure during an event at the Fairmount Water Works.