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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Global water technology company Xylem Inc. announced the appointment of Matthew Pine as chief operating officer, effective January 1, 2023. In this role, Pine will accelerate Xylem’s operations, driving cost leadership and scaling innovation across the global organization. He will report to Xylem President and CEO Patrick Decker and will oversee the company’s business segments and regions.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Badger Alloys, Inc. has announced that Tim Eilers has been appointed director of operations. In this role, he is responsible for day-to-day operations and the development of people and processes to satisfy the needs of Badger Alloys' diverse customer base. Eilers has more than 20 years of foundry experience, affording him an intimate understanding of the casting process and overall manufacturing improvement.

ZIONSVILLE, Ind. – 120Water hires Jonathan Cuppett as director of water quality compliance. A critical role in navigating the complex landscape of the evolving Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), Cupped will be instrumental in monitoring federal and state compliance requirements and providing relevant regulatory insight to the 120Water team.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Trelleborg comments on the acquisition of the US-based company Minnesota Rubber & Plastics that was finalized recently.

The bolt-on acquisition furthers Trelleborg’s ambition to provide innovative custom solutions to customers by accelerating product development and strengthening research and development in areas such as healthcare and medical, food and beverage, and transportation.

ST. LOUIS. – The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) announces its Spring 2023 training seminar schedule. Offered in various locations around the United States, EASA's industry-specific training pools more than 100 years of rotating equipment knowledge from EASA's technical support staff. Participants have an opportunity to interact face-to-face with the presenters, as well as each other. Seminars offered include: