Parsippany, NJ (July 11, 2012) – The Hydraulic Institute (HI) has updated the 2001 edition of the ANSI/HI standard on submersible pump tests and published ANSI/HI 11.6 – 2012 Rotodynamic Submersible Pumps for Hydraulic Performance, Hydrostatic Pressure, Mechanical, and Electrical Acceptance Tests. The updated standard applies to customer acceptance testing of submersible pumps driven by induction motors, unless otherwise agreed or specified.
Metso has also signed an agreement with Hitachi Zosen Inova AG to supply automation for two lines at a greenfield waste-to-energy plant being built by SITA South Tyne and Wear Ltd. in Tees Valley, Billingham, U.K.
Metso has recently received three orders for Metso DNA automation systems for greenfield waste-to-energy plants from the CNIM Group. The latest order is for the North Hykeham plant in Lincolnshire, U.K. It was preceded earlier this year by similar orders for waste-to-energy plants in Turin, Italy, and Maardu, Estonia. CNIM, the European leader in construction of waste-to-energy plants, acts as a contractor in all these projects.
MINNEAPOLIS (June 5, 2012) – Pentair, Inc. announced that Marybeth Thorsgaard has joined the company as vice president, Communications. In this role, Thorsgaard will oversee Pentair's internal and external communications, including: media relations, employee communications, executive communications, and will work closely with the Pentair leadership on government affairs.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (June 6, 2012) – IDEX Corporation recently announced the promotion of Fenton Challgren to president of Chemical, Food & Process (CFP) which includes three Business Units, Viking Pump, Wright Flow Technologies, located in Cedar Falls, Iowa and Richter Chemie, located in Kempen, Germany.
BELOIT, Wisc. (June 7, 2012) – Fairbanks Morse Engine, an EnPro Industries company, announced that Marvin Riley has joined the company as division president, effective June 1, 2012. Mr. Riley succeeds George Whittier, who has served as president since 2009.
Prior to joining Fairbanks Morse Engine, Mr. Riley was vice president - Manufacturing for EnPro Industries, where his responsibilities included oversight of the company's global manufacturing operations.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 14, 2012) – The Water Environment Federation (WEF) announces 23 distinguished members as the 2012 group of WEF Fellows. This prestigious designation recognizes members’ achievements, stature, and contributions in professional segments served by WEF. The WEF Fellow Recognition Program, now in its second year, identifies individuals with outstanding accomplishments who have made an impact in their field of expertise and have been approved by WEF Board of Trustees.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (June 14, 2012) – Xylem Inc., a global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, attended the Citi Water Investment Conference on Wed., June 20, 2012.
VERSAILLES, Ind. (June 20, 2012) – Elgin Fastener Group has announced the recent appointment of Marty Goeree to the position of vice president of sales. Goeree brings more than 16 years of experience as a fastener industry executive to EFG, having spent that time in key management positions and multiple locations with Fabory North America, Fabory CEE, and Textron Fastening Systems.
GERMANTOWN, Md. (June 20, 2012) – Meggitt Sensing System (MSS), the manufacturer of accelerometers and vibration sensing products, has hired Peter Eitnier as mechanical engineer for Wilcoxon Research products, and promoted Wayne Glidden to Director of Materials.