FORT MILL, S.C. – Schaeffler was recently recognized as a top global supplier of 2023 by General Motors during the automaker’s annual Supplier of the Year event in Miami, Florida. This is the fourth time Schaeffler has been honored with this award. Emphasizing shared values between GM and global suppliers, the rigorous selection process distinguishes those who align closely with GM’s principles.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Control Techniques and KB Electronics are transitioning to Nidec Drives beginning May 1st, 2024. While there will be updates to branding across platforms like social media, product labeling and brochures, products and services will maintain their established quality. This move enhances collaboration with Nidec, a global brand, providing more opportunities to meet customer demands.
SADDLEBROOK, N.J. – To coincide with Military Appreciation month in May 2024, PumpMan, a provider of on-site maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment used in water and wastewater systems, proudly announces that it will establish a special recruitment call center for U.S. military veterans who are seeking employment.
ALBUQUERQUE – Aqua Membranes has been recognized by Global Water Intelligence (GWI) as the Breakthrough Technology Company of the Year in the 2024 Global Water Awards.
GROVETOWN, Ga. – Effective immediately, the legal name of GIW Industries, Inc. has changed to KSB GIW, Inc. The brands GIW Slurry Pumps, KSB Mining and KSB SupremeServ will remain the same.
GIW Industries, Inc. has been a wholly owned subsidiary of the KSB Group since the 1990's. GIW is a reputable worldwide supplier of slurry pumps, technologies and service. Combining the two brands in one name was done to promote synergy and brand-name recognition.
YONKERS, N.Y. – Graphite Metallizing Corporation has hired Tom Raio as the new territory sales manager for GRAPHALLOY products for the Mid-Atlantic region.
BELDING, Mich. – Robroy Industries enclosures division announces the appointment of Alex Erwin as its central region business development manager.
Erwin has been involved in the electrical product industry his entire professional life. A graduate of Georgia State University he provides more than 40 years expertise as an electrician, serving as lighting manager for a wholesale supply house, and as a field sales representative for a manufacturers’ agent.
EASTLEIGH, Hampshire – Dan Lee, who has 15 years of experience at the helm of high-performing, asset-based industrial services businesses, has been appointed CEO of Workdry International (“Workdry”).
Lee will work closely with Arcus Infrastructure Partners (“Arcus”), which manages funds holding a majority shareholding in Workdry, to deliver on its strategy to establish the Group as the number one provider of pump and wastewater treatment rental solutions in the UK and Europe.
DUBLIN – Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced that Adam Wadecki, Ph.D., has been named senior vice president and controller.