Due to coronavirus concerns, the Finnish government announced its intention to issue a presidential decree to commission the Emergency Powers Act (Valmiuslaki 1552/2011, as amended) on Tuesday, March 17, adopting multiple restrictive measures, including the prohibition of public gatherings of over 10 people.
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“American companies should dig in and weather out the storm, which will be shorter and less damaging than what today’s headlines are implying.”
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - Due to the ongoing global public health concerns related to coronavirus or COVID-19, the 2020 Extended Short Courses will now be held October 12-15, 2020 in the original venue, at the Embassy Suites in San Antonio, TX.
All courses will still be held, and the times and locations will remain the same.
HOUSTON - The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) recognizes the unprecedented global challenge associated with the current COVID-19 pandemic. The health and safety of our partners, attendees, exhibitors, staff, and community are of the utmost importance, and our hearts go out to all who have been affected.
ST. LOUIS - EASA has not announced plans to cancel or postpone its convention, set for June 14-16 in Nashville, but released this statement on Friday.
LAS VEGAS - Due to the growing concerns about COVID-19, the travel restrictions put in place by president Donald Trump and changing corporate travel policies that impact many of the attendees and exhibitors, the decision was made to close ConExpo-Con/Agg & IFPE one day early, closing on Friday, March 13 at 5 p.m.
UpKeep CEO and Founder Ryan Chan on remote monitoring amid COVID-19 concerns
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Due to the ongoing global public health concerns related to coronavirus or COVID-19, the third biennial Asia Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium (ATPS 2020) will now be held Aug. 4-6, 2020 in the original venue, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).
The technical sessions and exhibition will be held Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 4-6 and short courses will be held on Friday, Aug. 7.
Pumps industry consultants and experts weigh in on the fallout from the worldwide spread of COVID-19.
Many uncertainties, along with general optimism, highlighted the spring annual conference in Tucson, Arizona.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - The Turbo Lab announced that, as of Feb. 25, the Asia Turbomachinery and Pump Symposium has been postponed due to the ongoing health concerns related to the spread of the coronavirus disease, or COVID-19.
The event will still be located at KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. New dates for ATPS are soon to follow.
Go to the Asia TPS site for more information.
WUHAN, China - The Huoshenshan Hospital attracted worldwide attention at the beginning of the month when it was built in just a few days in the Chinese city of Wuhan to accommodate patients infected with the coronavirus. The hospital has been officially in operation since Feb. 3, 2020. Busch Vacuum Solutions supplied 12 vacuum pumps for the central vacuum supply of the entire hospital, and they were installed within two days, according to a Busch press release.
SHANGHAI - Twelve of Busch's vacuum pumps have been delivered to Wuhan in China to support the treatment of patients infected with the corona virus. Two new hospitals have been built in Wuhan in just a few days.