MERIDEN, Conn. (June 24, 2016) -- Sulzer is pleased to announce that Phillip Nelson has joined the company as the head of sales for the North American Mining & Construction segment.

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Nelson joins Sulzer with more than 30 years of experience in the rotating equipment industry with extensive focus on sales and distribution management.

MORTON GROVE, Ill. (June 23, 2016)—Goulds Water Technology (GWT), a Xylem brand, awarded scholarships to 14 exemplary high school graduates through the Goulds Professional Dealer Association (GPDA). This year, GWT increased the scholarship amount to award an additional $500 per recipient. The students, who reside in the United States or in Canada, will each receive a $1,500 GPDA scholarship for college or technical school.

HELSINKI, Finland (June 23, 2016) — Wärtsilä, a global leader in complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets, announced that it has acquired the U.S.- and Canada-based company Weir American Hydro from the Weir Group plc. Ownership of the company will be transferred to Wärtsilä effective June 30, 2016.

MUNCIE, Ind. (June 21, 2016) -- America’s advanced manufacturing sector needs a better educated workforce in order to continue expansion, says a new study from Ball State University.

“Advanced Manufacturing in the United States” examines advanced manufacturing across the nation. The report was prepared by Ball State’s Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) in cooperation with Conexus Indiana, the state's advanced manufacturing initiative.