BOSTON - The International Desalination Association (IDA) is now accepting applications for the 2020-21 Dr. K. C. Channabasappa Memorial Scholarship, with final applications due June 15.

To be eligible for the award, applicants must have graduated from an accredited university in science or engineering. Moreover, the applicant must prove admission to an MSc or PhD program of studies in water purification technology. All applicants must be members of IDA.  

ORILLIA, Ont. - FLSmidth has acquired the assets of Mill-Ore Industries Inc., including facilities and equipment. All employees will transfer to FLSmidth. The investment is part of a long-term commitment to increase the level of service for customers in Eastern Canada. 

HOUSTON -- DXP Enterprises, Inc. announced the completion of the acquisition of Turbo Machinery Repair, Inc. (“Turbo”), a pump and industrial equipment repair, maintenance, machining and labor services company. DXP funded the acquisition with cash on the balance sheet.

MILWAUKEE –  Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr of Caleffi North America was presented with the 2020-2022 Carlson-Holohan Industry Award of Excellence on Tuesday, Feb. 4 during a Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) event in Orlando, Fla.  Robert Bean, Mark Eatherton, John Gushalak, Dan Holohan, Ingrid Mattsson, John Siegenthaler and David Yates, prior honorees and inductees, were on hand to recognize Rohr.  He is the eighth recipient of the distinguished award.

SHANGHAI - Twelve of Busch's vacuum pumps have been delivered to Wuhan in China to support the treatment of patients infected with the corona virus. Two new hospitals have been built in Wuhan in just a few days.