FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Sept. 7, 2016)—Trelleborg, a world leader in engineered polymer solutions, announced that Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has signed an agreement and finalized the acquisition of Anderson Seal LLC, a privately owned U.S.-based seal distributor and value-added service partner.

WAUKESHA, Wisc. (Sept. 6, 2016)—Hatz Diesel of America announced that Michael Hartoonian has been named the company’s national sales manager. With more than 23 years of engine industry experience, Hartoonian will oversee the Hatz National Sales Force and its U.S. distributor network from Hatz’ U.S. headquarters in Waukesha, Wisc.

ASTON, Pennsylvania (Sept. 2, 2016)—New Way Air Bearings of Aston, Penn., has acquired the assets of Bently Pressurized Bearing Company of Minden, Nev., from Bently Enterprises LLC, according to a statement from New Way.

In the statement, New Way Chief Technical Officer Drew Devitt said the acquisition’s purpose involves combining former company owner and founder Don Bently’s advocacy of externally pressurized bearings with New Way’s porous gas bearing technology.

HOUSTON, Texas (Sept. 2, 2016) — Zahroof Valves Inc. (ZVI), announced its partnership with Drivetrain Power and Propulsion. Drivetrain will be the sole distributor of Zahroof Valves’ products in Australia and New Zealand. This partnership supports Drivetrain’s expansion into the gas compression market and marks Zahroof Valves expansion into the region.

BALTIMORE, Maryland (Sept. 1, 2016)—Danfoss, a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, industrial and water systems, has appointed Jeffrey Flannery as business development manager of its Heating business in North America.

EMMABODA, Sweden (Sept. 1, 2016)—Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the most challenging water issues, announced the opening of a newly expanded visitor center adjacent to its global manufacturing facility in Emmaboda, Sweden. The enhanced 400-square-meter visitor center will feature a new showroom, double the amount of conference space, a café and office space.

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 1, 2016) – In July, the WateReuse Association, a national trade association representing the interests of water utilities, issued a challenge to Florida homebrewers—turn recycled water into the best beer on the planet. More than 100 homebrewers from the Tampa area accepted the challenge. On Sept. 10 in Tampa, Florida, two dozen certified beer tasters will determine whose homebrew rose to the challenge—making the best tasting beer from recycled water.

TUCSON, Arizona (Aug. 31, 2016)—Carbide Derivative Technologies Inc. has been named the 2016 Entrepreneurial Company of the Year in Mechanical Seals Frictional Surface Treatment as part of Frost & Sullivan’s annual Best Practices Award competition.