KYOTO, Japan (June 22, 2015) – Nidec Corporation has announced that it has launched a joint development of a big data analysis technology together with IBM Japan with the main purpose of “improving production ratio via early detection of problems” and “shortening downtime via better factor analysis efficiency” for various production equipment and machinery equipped with the Nidec Group's motors.

AMHERST, N.Y. (June 19, 2015) – Griffco Valve, Inc., announced the appointment of John Conway as its new national sales manager for North American Sales. In this role, he will be responsible for the sales and promotion of Griffco Valve chemical-feed accessories across the United States and Canada. He will develop distributor sales channel networks and manage the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) accounts, focusing on sales growth.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (June 19, 2015) – The challenges of the water crisis have led to the creation of an online deal platform, watercluster.com, designed to connect technology, talent and investors that can solve urgent water problems compounded by record drought on the West Coast.

LAGOS, Nigeria (18 June, 2015) – General Electric commenced fabrication of subsea wellheads at its Onne facility in River State. This achievement comes at the culmination of 4 years of planning, capital investment and training of Nigerian personnel to establish the first of its kind capability in Nigeria. The new investment has resulted in a 40-percent increase of covered workshop area at the Onne facility and additional permanent staff.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 17, 2015) – Before a packed plaza outside the Anaheim, California, Convention Center, Gene Koontz of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, accepted the American Water Works Association’s ceremonial gavel and began his one-year term as president.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 16, 2015) – Columbus, Ohio-based FCX Performance, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Process Control Services, Inc. (PCS).