WILLISTON, Vt. – Flexaseal Engineered Seals and Systems, LLC has announced the acquisition of Sound Seal and Packing, based in Edmonds, Washington. This strategic acquisition establishes a physical presence for Flexaseal in the Pacific Northwest.

Sound Seal's founders, Ward Forrest and Theresa Forrest, will continue with the company, and Flexaseal's Jon Watzka is being promoted to Service and Operations Manager of the Pacific Northwest Seal Service and Repair Center.

PITTSBURGH – Eaton has announced a contract valued at approximately $6 million to provide the city of Georgetown, Texas, with turnkey electrical engineering services, power distribution, control and protection equipment to help establish its new South Lake Water Treatment Plant. With construction expected to be completed in 2026, the water treatment facility will process more than 44 million gallons per day to double local capacity for the growing community.