WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 9, 2017) -- Siemens and Chromally Gas Turbine Corporation this week announced a $130 million joint venture to manufacture turbine blades and vane cast components for power generation.

According to a Siemens release, the the new casting facility will operate under the company named of Advanced Airfoil Components. The venture is expected to create around 250 new jobs, with the first product shipment slated for 2018.

CANBY, Oregon -- Pioneer Pump last month named Steve Schoenbrun as its new principal engineer.

Schoenbrun succeeds Bill Carnes in the position, which includes hydraulic design and testing, new product development and serving as a key technical resource for the company.

Front Row from left:Michael Cropper, Christy Bermensolo, Michael Michaud, John White, Jr., George Harris, John Kahren, Oakley Roberts, Peter Barry, Ken Napolitano; Back Row from left: Kim Jackson, Mark Johnson, John Donatiello, Brent Ross, Mark Kreinbihl, John Miersma, Delancey Davis, Jeremy Frank, Mark Chaffee; Not pictured: Al Huber, Stan Knecht

GROVELAND, Mass. (May 9, 2017) – A.W. Chesterton Company announced today the hire of Mr. Uday Karmarkar as vice president of engineering. Mr. Karmarkar will be managing engineering, research, and development activities for all of Chesterton’s product lines.

DENVER, Colorado (May 8, 2017) -- The Water Research Foundation and Water Environment & Reuse Foundation have published a new guidebook to foster innovation within the water utility and commercial sectors.

WINTERTHUR, Switzerland (May 4, 2017) -- Sulzer has appointed Jim Mugford as president and global head of its electromechanical services business.

Sulzer will be responsible for driving electromechanical strategy and collaborating with Sulzer's turbo and pumps services businesses.

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland (May 5, 2017) – Xylem announced two international appointments at its dewatering business, which are effective immediately.