MARYVILLE, Tenn. – ICC International is deeply saddened to announce that Laura Bishop Lyke, president and CEO of ICC International, passed away peacefully on December 27 after a sudden cardiac event on December 16. 
 
Laura is best described as a strong-willed, visionary leader, whose bravery, loyalty, creativity and resilience were matched by her business acumen, her determination and above all, her passion for her own family, her work family and her community.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Badger Meter, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Syrinix, Ltd.  

Kenneth C. Bockhorst, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Badger Meter, stated, “We are pleased to add the hardware-enabled software capabilities of Syrinix into our smart water solutions portfolio. I look forward to working alongside the talented Syrinix team to further our aim to preserve the world’s most precious resource.”  

LANSDALE, Penn. – Greene Tweed has announced the appointment of Magen Buterbaugh to president and CEO of Greene Tweed effective January 3, 2023. Buterbaugh brings two decades of experience in progressive management and has a long track record of leading cross-functional teams in a variety of industries and markets, from large corporations to start-ups. She replaces Kevin Lukiewski, who retired at the end of 2022.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) announces the 2023 Valve Forum Conference & Exhibits. The 2023 event will take place April 17-19 in San Antonio, Texas.

MONTREAL, Quebec – SmartD has announced that Mike Sabinash will be joining the team as vice president of business development. Sabinash brings extensive experience in solving customers issues and bringing to market cutting edge industrial technology. He will be focused on building their partner network in North America and supporting their key OEM accounts.