Flowserve Corporation, a provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced that Michael S. Taff has been named the company's senior vice president and chief financial officer. Taff will formally join the company after completing his consulting duties with his former employer, which is expected in early 2012. He will report to Mark Blinn, president and chief executive officer.

Colfax Corporation, a manufacturer of fluid-handling solutions for critical applications, announced the appointment of Rick McKay to account manager for Colfax Fluid Handling's Power Generation and Industrial Solutions.

McKay will help drive the sale of a complete spectrum of fluid handling products and services across the South Central territory, which encompasses Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.