MANSFIELD, Ohio. – Ideal Electric has announced the hiring of Brian King as Application Engineer. King is from Kentucky with more than 20 years of experience and a working knowledge of production facility management, sales management, equipment design and customer acquisition and support. He studied Industrial Technology Management at Berea College in Berea, Kentucky, where he attained a Bachelor of Science degree. 

ROCK HILL, SC. – Atlas Copco has acquired the operating assets of Northeast Compressor. Northeast Compressor sells air compressors, related equipment and services to a broad range of industrial customers in upstate New York.

CHICAGO – John Crane has announced it has joined the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative’s (OGCI) Aiming for Zero Methane Emissions Initiative in support of their mission to eliminate 30% of methane emissions from a

WEST BROMWICH, England. – Dale Croker, Managing Director of KSB UK Ltd has been announced as the new President of the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA), following a two-year tenure in the role of Vice President.

ONTARIO, Canada. – RMI Pressure Systems is pleased to announce that Joe Keenan has joined the company to serve as global managing director, Industrial Fluid Flow Solutions.

Keenan brings with him over 25 years of experience in the mining industry, having held senior positions with companies around the world, including Orica Mining Services, where he served as senior vice president for USA and then President, Latin America.

STAMFORD, Conn. – United Rentals, Inc. today announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of family-owned Ahern Rentals, Inc. for approximately $2.0 billion in cash. The board of directors of United Rentals unanimously approved the agreement. The transaction is expected to close prior to year-end 2022, subject to customary conditions.