DORAL, Fla. (April 23, 2013) – LUDECA is bringing Precision Laser Alignment to Pennsylvania and New York with their one-day Machinery Alignment Seminar. This workshop will cover how to Monitor and Measure Thermal Growth, Measure Multi-Coupling Trains as well as Alignment of Bores of Compressors, Engines and Pumps.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (April 17, 2013) – Baldor Electric Company, a Member of the ABB Group, will host a one-day pump systems optimization course on May 16, 2013 in Greenville, S.C., designed to help pump users learn how to identify and reduce hidden operating and energy costs in their pump systems, and ultimately increase profitability of their business. Energy savings of 20 to 40 percent are possible.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (April 17, 2013) – The message in Washington was loud and clear: investment in water infrastructure is an investment in America’s future. Top water leaders from the private and public sector joined together in Washington, D.C. to make the business case for water infrastructure investment during the well-attended National Water Infrastructure Summit and concurrent testimony before the House Interior and Environment Subcommittee on Appropriations.

GROVETOWN, Ga. (March 21, 2013) – GIW Industries announced a new record in employment longevity – as of January, Reab Berry, mechanical engineer and renowned slurry pump expert, has been with GIW for 50 years.

"How do you get to 50 years? It's very simple. You just take it one day at a time," says Berry.

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. (April 10, 2013) – Pump Solutions Group (PSG^®) has named Russell Sitka Director of Business Development, Americas. In addition, PSG appointed Doug Cumpston as Director, Global Segment Marketing (Energy).

CHANHASSEN, Minn. (April 11, 2013) – Boerger, LLC, named Steven Widdicombe as Biogas and Agriculture Sales Manager for North America. Steve completed training in Germany and is familiar with Boerger technology on farms and anaerobic digestion plants. He will be a knowledgeable partner for consulting engineers, OEMs and end users.

OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (April 11, 2013) – Andrew Pascal has joined BJM Pumps as the production and inventory control coordinator, reporting to Richard Malcarne, the manufacturing manager. Pascal comes to BJM with more than 5 years of inventory control and warehouse management experience in the wholesale building trades market. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Wheaton College.

RAVENNA, Ohio (April 11, 2013) – Vogelsang USA, Inc., a manufacturer of pumps, grinders, and related equipment for municipal, industrial and agricultural markets, announced the hiring of Jim Kuller as sales manager for the U.S. states of Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, California, Nevada and Alaska. He will also manage the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta.