(Jan. 22, 2014) – To respond to the growing global demand for reliable valve technology, Metso has decided to build a new green-field global valve technology center in Chungju, South Korea. The investment will strengthen Metso’s control valve and service capabilities for customers in the oil & gas and power industries, both locally and globally. The new facility will be ready to begin global deliveries in September 2014.
CHICAGO (Jan. 22, 2014) – Hydro Inc. announced the acquisition of Energy Repair Service in Denver, Colo. The 27,500 square-foot facility will provide pump aftermarket services to customers in the Rocky Mountain region in the power, pipeline, refining, chemical and mining industries. Jim Surkau will be the VP & GM of the new facility and lead the transition of the employees and facility.
Abu Dhabi, UAE (Jan 21, 2014) - ABB has been awarded the Zayed Future Energy Prize 2014 in recognition of its efforts to drive innovation, renewable energy and energy efficiency.
AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 21, 2014) – The American Water Works Association Board of Directors elected Gene Koontz of Lemoyne, Penn., as the association’s next president-elect and chose five new vice presidents and two directors-at-large.
NEW YORK (Jan. 21, 2014) — Grundfos launched Ecademy, its online training platform for professionals in the pump industry, at the 2014 International Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo).