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COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Grundfos today announced its optimistic vision for the world’s water, energy and climate challenges, with a new brand promise that reaffirms and strengthens its commitment to pioneer solutions to the world's water and climate challenges and improve quality of life for people.

Underpinned by the endline ‘Possibility in every drop,’ Grundfos’ new promise is to respect, protect and advance the flow of water:

GLENDALE HEIGHTS, Ill. – Tsurumi America announced Bryan Nelson as its new regional sales manager for the Northeast. Nelson has experience having worked in the pump business for over 20 years and working closely with customers in the past to provide solutions for all their fluid handling needs. 

“I believe my background is well suited for this role, and I look forward to becoming a resource for Tsurumi Pump that customers can depend on,” Nelson said. 

WINTERTHUR, Switzerland. – Sulzer’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Jan Lüder will assume the leadership of the Flow Equipment division, effective January 1, 2023. Lüder brings extensive experience leading successful international businesses – since 2019 he has been the CEO of thyssenkrupp Mining Technologies where he led the transformation of the EUR 1.2 billion  business from loss-making to sustainable profit.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – WEF and the WEFTEC Program Committee are looking for technical program content, abstracts, and topical session proposals. WEFTEC 2023 is an extraordinary gathering of the water community’s thought leaders and innovators.

WEFTEC 2023 is the optimal opportunity to connect with other water community members. Become a speaker to share your experience, knowledge, and expertise to advance water innovation further now and tomorrow!

DAVIDSON, N.C.– Ingersoll Rand Inc.  has entered into agreements to acquire Everest Blowers Private Limited and Everest Blower Systems Private Limited (collectively, “Everest Group”) and Airmax Groupe (“Airmax”) for a combined all-cash upfront purchase price of approximately $86 million with additional potential consideration based on achievement of Everest financial targets.

NEW HYDE PARK, NY. – Power-Flo Technologies (PFT) announces the hiring of Andrew Crawford as its newly appointed president of Power-Flo Pumps and Systems. Reporting directly to the CEO, Crawford will drive continual improvement for the PFT Brand of products as well as growing their distributor network of submersible, end-suction, circulator and dewatering pumps.