TACOMA, Wash. (Jan. 8, 2015) – On Dec. 11, 2014, Elaine Thomas, the director of metallurgy at Bradken-Energy, became the first woman to ever receive the Steel Founders Society of America’s (SFSA) Charles W. Briggs Memorial Technical & Operating Medal for her career contributions in metallurgy, awarded at the SFSA 68th Annual National Technical and Operating Conference in Chicago, Illinois.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Jan. 8, 2015) – The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) announces the global industry’s first program for accreditation of electric motor repair service providers. The EASA Accreditation Program provides assurance to electric motor end users that repairs performed at accredited facilities conform to industry standards and maintain the reliability and efficiency of the repaired motor.

BALTIMORE (Jan. 6, 2015) – Danfoss has named Sean Kurtz general manager and director of operations for its compressor manufacturing facility in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. In this role, Kurtz will provide leadership to the facility’s management team and daily production processes, as well as execute the company’s global business strategy at the local level.

BALTIMORE (Jan. 6, 2015) – Danfoss has appointed Joseph Rich as senior director of sales and marketing, North America.

In this role, Rich will focus on growing the company’s VLT Drives business in the North American market, providing leadership and directing strategy for both sales and marketing. He will continue to strengthen customer relationships and develop programs to build loyalty for Danfoss products and services.