FALMOUTH, U.K. - Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group - part of Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, a FTSE 100 company - today announces it has changed its name to Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS). As the company evolves to meet the needs of the sectors in which it operates, following a successful period of global growth, the name change aligns with a strategic commitment to providing end-to-end fluid management solutions for customers. 

CHICAGO  - Tsurumi Pump announced Slater Blanchard as its new regional sales manager for the Southwest. Blanchard has held general manager positions at several pump companies in the past. He also has had experience with pumps manufactured by Tsurumi, and mentioned his positive experiences with product durability. Blanchard said he is passionate about the pump industry and is eager to work for a reputable manufacturer such as Tsurumi. 

GLENDALE, Arizona – National Pump Company announced new interim President Jody Hastings on April 7.

Hastings isn’t new to the Gorman-Rupp family as he has been with Gorman-Rupp Industries (GRI) for the past six years.  

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Hydraulic Institute (HI) 2022 Annual Conference, held March 22-24, 2022, concluded with the presentation of awards for the following distinguished categories:

Member of the Year: Rodney Mrkvicka, vice president, engineering, Smith & Loveless has been selected as the 2021 HI Member of the Year.

LOS ANGELES — Environmental engineering and construction firm Brown and Caldwell announced that Suad Cisic has joined the company as managing director of client services. The hire supports the firm’s strategy to expand its share of LA’s water and wastewater market.