ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Oct. 19, 2016)—A turnout of 20,113 registrants and 1,006 exhibitors using 301,900 net square feet of space puts WEFTEC 2016 within the top five largest and best-attended events in the conference’s 89-year history, according to organizers.

The Water Environment Federation’s (WEF) 89th annual technical exhibition and conference, commonly known as WEFTEC, was held Sept. 24-28 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

HOUSTON (Oct. 19, 2016) — The Power Plant Management & Generation Summit is a premium forum bringing senior power generation executives, plant managers and solution providers together. Taking place at the Omni Galleria in Houston, Texas, Oct. 23-25, the Summit includes presentations on the challenges and opportunities for fossil-fired generation, power plant performance, application of new technologies, and how to operate efficiently, effectively and safely.

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. (Oct. 18, 2016)—The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and The Water Council announced Dr. David Garman as the new Chief Technology Officer for The Water Council. Garman will lead The Water Council’s new initiative called the ICE (Innovation Commercialization Exchange) Institute while continuing his role as the associate vice chancellor for water technology, research and development for UWM.

LONDON (Oct. 18, 2016) – Blaze Manufacturing Solutions Ltd and Honeywell Process Solutions were announced as the winners of the 2016 EIC Supply Chain Excellence Awards at the EIC’s National Dinner, held at the Natural History Museum in London, Oct. 13.

The EIC Supply Chain Excellence Awards recognize EIC member companies that have created particularly innovative products or delivered exceptional customer service.

HOUSTON (Oct. 18, 2016) – ValvTechnologies Inc., manufacturer of zero-leakage severe service isolation valve solutions, named Herman Benard Jr. director of manufacturing, announced company President Kevin Hunt.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.- (Oct. 17, 2016)—The Water Environment Federation (WEF) announced that teams from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities and Southern Methodist University were winners of the 2016 Student Design Competition.

The 15th annual competition happened in September as part of WEFTEC 2016, WEF’s 89th annual technical exhibition and conference.

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (Oct. 17, 2016)—Spirax Sarco, a leader in products and services for steam system management, recently reached a safety milestone of 1.86 million man-hours—or 3 years—without a lost-time accident.

That means 288 employees did not miss work because of an injury suffered on the job during that time period, according to a statement from the company.