IRVINE, Calif. (Sept. 18, 2014) – Georg Fischer LLC (GF Piping Systems) and GF Machining Solutions LLC, both part of Switzerland-based Georg Fischer LTD, will celebrate the Grand Opening of their new Irvine facilities Oct. 9 at 9271 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, California, from 3-8 p.m. Following the official grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremonies at 3:30, guests can tour the joining company facilities and enjoy refreshments.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 17, 2014) – Patricia Vega is the new president and CEO of GE Oil & Gas for Latin America. She will be responsible for maintaining the prominent position assumed by the company in the oil and gas market and contributing to the development of customized solutions that meet the specific demands of customers and partners in the region.

ERLANGEN, Germany (Sept. 16, 2014) – Siemens Energy has received an order from Chengdu Cryogenic Liquidation Equipment Co. Ltd. to provide two compressor trains for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Etuoke Qian Qi of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region with an annual capacity of 400,000 tons of LNG. This marks the fifth order for Siemens from Chengdu Cryogenic. The project is planned to be put into operation in December 2015.

FORT SMIGHT, Ark. (Sept. 16, 2014) – Baldor Electric Company was honored this week to receive the Arkansas Governor’s Quality Award for Performance Excellence from Governor Mike Beebe during the 20th Annual Awards Celebration in Little Rock, Arkansas. The award is the highest level available in the quality program organized by the Arkansas Institute for Performance Excellence.