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DUBLIN, Ireland -- Power management company Eaton announced it has completed the acquisition of Royal Power Solutions, a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-precision electrical connectivity components used in electric vehicle, energy management, industrial and mobility markets. Under the terms of the agreement, Eaton paid $600 million for Royal Power Solutions, which represents approximately 13.6 times the company’s estimated 2022 EBITDA.

RYE BROOK, N.Y. – Xylem Inc., a global water technology company, today announced the appointment of Dorothy Capers as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, effective February 7, 2022. Current General Counsel, Claudia Toussaint, has assumed the dual responsibilities of Chief Human Resources and Sustainability Officer, a newly combined position supporting the Company’s strategy to further integrate its human capital and ESG strategies.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Holland Pump Company, an independent specialty pump rental and dewatering solutions provider, announced it has completed the acquisition of Pump Service & Supply of Troy – PSS, based in Troy, New York. This marks the third acquisition since partnering with XPV Water Partners and adds to Holland Pump's extensive pump fleet and complete dewatering services offering.

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has granted $200,000 for the Advancing Low-Energy Biological Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal project. The project will develop research and guidelines for the design, implementation and operation of sustainable, low energy processes for biological nutrient removal at water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs).