RICHMOND, Va. – Weidmuller USA hosted a Grand Opening of the company’s new 24,000-square-foot engineering and production facility on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The event also served as a significant highlight of the year-long celebration of Weidmuller’s milestone 50th anniversary in Richmond.
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ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has announced the addition of five manufacturing member companies and two associate member companies—reflecting continued momentum in the organization’s efforts enhance our nation’s critical infrastructure to support a secure, reliable future grid.
CHICAGO – In alignment with Komatsu’s mining strategy of delivering high customer satisfaction and supporting business growth through successful partnerships, the company has transitioned ownership of six independent Core Machinery dealerships to Komatsu-owned dealers in the Southwestern United States.
ATLANTA & DALLAS – Chart Industries, Inc. and Flowserve Corporation have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals, creating a differentiated leader in industrial process technologies. The combined company is expected to have an enterprise value of approximately $19 billion based on the exchange ratio and the closing share prices for Chart and Flowserve as of June 3, 2025.
MONTREAL, Canada – ABB Electrification Canada Inc. has announced it has completed its acquisition of Bel Products Inc. This acquisition enhances ABB’s market presence in Canada and the U.S., expanding its product portfolio and enabling the company to leverage its manufacturing, warehousing and supply chain capabilities to better meet growing customer demand. The financial terms of the transaction are undisclosed.
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – Clinton (Clint) Reilmann joined Wall Colmonoy in August 2024 as chief financial officer with extensive experience in finance, accounting, compliance and operational excellence in the manufacturing industry.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Water Council (TWC), a global leader in water stewardship and technology innovation, has named Karen Frost as its new executive director.
HOUSTON – Cactus, Inc. (“Cactus” or the “Company”) has announced that its subsidiary Cactus Companies, LLC has entered into a definitive agreement with certain subsidiaries of Baker Hughes Company (“Baker Hughes”) to acquire 65% and assume operational control of the Baker Hughes Surface Pressure Control Business (“SPC” or the “Business”).
HELSINKI, Finland – Outokumpu and Grundfos are kicking off a new collaboration on green steel. The vast majority of Grundfos’ standard material supplied by Outokumpu will be changed into Outokumpu Circle Green, stainless steel with up to 93% lower carbon footprint compared to the global industry average. Already this year, approximately 90% of the stainless steel used in Grundfos’ production— used for the company’s energy-efficient and water-saving pump solutions—will be Circle Green.