NASHUA, New Hampshire -- Pfeiffer Vacuum has acquire California-based manufacturer Nor-Cal Products for $68 million.

Nor-Cal employes around 300 people in their U.S. and Vietnam facilities, where they manufacture vacuum components, chambers and valves for semiconductors, and various other products for research facilities. The company expects to post $60 million in sales in 2017.

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida -- Xylem has been selected to provide advanced UV disinfection technology to the first UV-treated drinking water application in Florida.

Xylem's technology will increase protection against cryptosporidium, which is the leading cause of waterborne disease outbreaks in the U.S. According to a Xylem release, 750,000 people are affected each year by the parasite, which is resistant to chlorine. It is, however, easily inactivated by a low ultraviolet dose.