ATLANTA (Dec. 10, 2014) – During its recent annual meeting in San Diego, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) elected Raj Batra, president of Digital Factory for Siemens USA, to serve on the Board of Governors. Batra will serve a two-year term expiring in 2016. The Digital Factory division of Siemens offers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated hardware, software and technology-based services.
KYOTO, Japan (Dec. 10, 2014) – Nidec Corporation has announced the creation of the Nagamori Awards in an effort to recognize young inventors for creative, innovative problem-solving solutions.
A German pharmaceutical facility upgraded its pumps to efficiently handle solvents.
DUBAI (7 December 2014)—Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management, announced the complete integration of Invensys following its acquisition in January 2014. The merger allows the combined entity to provide expertise and knowledge in automation, software and energy management across the industrial and infrastructure target markets.
A Texas golf course balanced water needs and environmental concerns with advanced pump controls.
HOUSTON, Texas, U.S. (5 December 2014)—Halliburton announced that Abdulaziz F. Al Khayyal has been named to the company’s board of directors. The appointment was effective 4 December 2014 and Al Khayyal will stand for election by stockholders at the annual meeting in May 2015.
ERLANGEN, Germany (Dec. 4, 2014) – Siemens has recently completed the commissioning of one of Australia’s most efficient industrial power stations—the Diamantina plant, which consists of two combined cycle power blocks and performs at more than 50 percent efficiency. Owner and operator of the plant is Diamantina Power Station Pty Limited, a joint venture between APA Group and AGL Energy Limited.
RYE BROOK, N.Y. (Dec. 4, 2014) – Xylem was awarded the 2014 WateReuse Equipment Manufacturer of the Year by the WateReuse Association at their 29th Annual Symposium in Dallas, Texas.