RYE BROOK, N.Y .-- Xylem Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of Pure Technologies Ltd. for CAD $9.00 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value of CAD$509 million, or USD$397 million. Pure’s Board of Directors has unanimously approved the transaction and recommends that Pure shareholders vote in favor of the transaction.

HOUSTON – Weatherford International plc announced it has been named Wells Supplier of the Year 2017 by Shell International Exploration & Production Inc. The award recognizes the high levels of safety and service quality that Weatherford has provided to Shell’s well operations throughout the year, as well as the service company’s collaborative, solutions-based approach.

GREAT YARMOUTH, England – SIMMONS EDECO announced that it has been awarded a contract by EDF Energy, the UK's largest producer of low-carbon electricity.

The contract requires SIMMONS EDECO to provide the French utility company with a range of services to maintain its gas storage facilities in Cheshire, England. More specifically, SIMMONS EDECO is supplying production wellhead and valve maintenance, and integrity testing services to optimize facility operations.