MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Lafert North America, a manufacturer of metric AC Motors, metric gearboxes and coolant pumps, announced the appointment of Joel Fernandes to the role of sales representative.

Fernandes brings nine years of sales experience to Lafert with time spent in the construction and power distribution industry. Fernandes is a graduate of the University of Toronto.

PARIS – Xylem was named the Water Technology Company of the Year at the 2018 Global Water Awards. The accolade is presented to the company that made the most significant contribution to the field of water technology in 2017.

BIRMINGHAM, England - In March, M Barnwell Services, a United Kingdom manufacturer, stockist and distributor of fluid sealing products and services, was awarded AGCO Supplier of the Year. The event was held in Breganze, Italy.

TORONTO - Echologics, a provider of permanent leak detection technology, announced it will deliver an Internet of Things (IoT) Smart City solution over Bell’s broadband wireless network for the City of Medicine Hat, Alberta. The solution will wirelessly monitor the city’s water pipeline network to help reduce water loss and mitigate the cost of infrastructure failure.

TULSA, Okla. - Matholding Group announced the acquisition of 51 percent of the shares in U.S.‐based OCV Control Valves LLC. The group is rounding out its portfolio in hydraulic control and air valves by merging Dorot Control Valves’ expertise with OCV’s know‐how and experience in the U.S. and Canadian markets.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Pump Systems Matter (PSM) announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: Jen Muir, P.E., president of JKMuir and Gary Cavey, president and CEO of Dynamatic- Drive Source International, Inc.