NUREMBERG, Germany (Oct. 18, 2013) – The cement producer Thai TPI Polene Public Company Limited has placed an order with Siemens for engineering and supply of the power distribution system and drives for the new clinker production line in Saraburi, Thailand. Siemens will be supplying the drive solutions as well as the switchgear for the high, medium and low-voltage distribution systems and is also responsible for project management and engineering.

MORTON GROVE, Ill. (Oct. 15, 2013) – Xylem Inc. played a key part in opening the Global Water Center in Milwaukee, Wis., through its donation of pumps and products used in the building’s HVAC systems. The Global Water Center is a first-of-its-kind facility backed by The Water Council that is helping position the Milwaukee region as a global capital of freshwater research and technology.

(Oct. 15, 2013) – The State of the Market: Latin America Mining Report 2013 reveals that earnings from copper and iron ore were the most important sources of Latin American mining revenue last year. The region's total mined revenue was more than U.S. $150 billion in 2012, with two-thirds coming from copper and iron ore.

Stafford, Texas (Oct. 15, 2013) – COOPER® Valves has acquired Accuseal, a manufacturer of severe service metal-seated ball valves. The acquisition will strengthen COOPER Valves’ position within the severe service valve market. Accuseal will conduct future business as a brand of COOPER Valves under the name COOPER Accuseal. Financial terms were not disclosed.