ANTWERP, Belgium - Atlas Copco acquired German pump distributor IPV earlier this month.

IPV is based in Dresden, Germany. The company has around 20 employees.

The main market for IPV is the chemical industry.

"The industrial segment is key for us in order to further grow our pumps business," said Andrew Walker, business area president power technique. "The acquisition will strengthen our presence in the north west of Europe".

IRVING, Texas - Flowserve Corp has named Tauseef Salma, Ph. D, as vice president, Marketing & Technology. Salma will begin her duties on Feb. 11, 2019.

Salma comes to Flowserve from Baker Hughes, a GE Company, where she has served as vice president, Oilfield and Industrial Chemicals, since 2017, and held various roles of increasing responsibility, including vice president, Enterprise Technology.

CHICAGO ― John Crane announced the opening of its service center in Shannon, Ireland.

Located in County Clare, Ireland, the service center service center builds on the vast experience of its local workforce and provides John Crane with the capabilities necessary for aftermarket support for its customers within the region, as well as those within EMEA, APAC and the Americas, while also allowing them to deliver quick turnaround service capabilities and reduce downtime costs.