WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Petroleum Institute (API) has announced the publication of Addendum 1 to API RP 2001, 10th Edition, “Fire Protection in Refineries.” This addendum strengthens existing fire safety measures by introducing new protocols for pre-planning and incident response in refineries.
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HELSINKI, Finland – Metso’s board of directors has appointed Sami Takaluoma (born 1973, M.Sc. (Eng.)) as Metso’s new president and CEO. He will assume his duties on November 1, 2024. Metso’s current President and CEO, Pekka Vauramo, will continue with the company as per his contract until the end of 2024, ensuring a smooth transition of responsibilities. Takaluoma has been with Metso since 1997 and has led Metso’s Services business area since 2021.
DALLAS – Flowserve Corporation has announced that it has completed the acquisition of MOGAS Industries. This transaction helps strengthen Flowserve’s presence in mission-critical severe service valves and associated aftermarket services.
NACKA, Sweden – Pomac BV (“Pomac”), a Dutch company which develops and manufactures hygienic pumps, has become part of Atlas Copco Group.
HOUSTON, Texas – AUC Group, LLC (“AUC”), a member of Seven Seas Water Group, announced the acquisition of key assets of WAWCON, Inc, a prominent manufacturer of clarifier internals. This strategic acquisition strengthens AUC's design expertise and broadens the company's capacity to meet the increasing demand for larger, customized water and wastewater treatment plants, supporting the expansion of its Water-as-a-Service solutions.
STAMFORD, Conn. – ITT Inc. has announced the election of Maggie Chu to its board of directors. Chu currently serves as chief human resources officer of Littelfuse, Inc., a global manufacturer of circuit protection and power control components serving customers across industrial, transportation and electronics end markets with a market capitalization of more than $6 billion.
LAWRENCE, Mass. – Asahi/America, Inc. has announced the addition of Tony Catricala to its outside sales team as district sales manager.
HOUSTON – Jetstream of Houston, LLP has announced the rebranding of its rental division, FS Solutions, to Jetstream Rentals. The rebrand aligns with Jetstream’s commitment to providing a unified brand experience and further strengthens its position as a premier provider of waterblasting solutions across the United States.