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Earth Tech Inc., a business unit of Tyco International Ltd, and a global provider of consulting, engineering, construction and operation and maintenance services, has named Michael Romano director of business development for the company’s International Asset Management Division in the U.S. Gulf Coast region.

The 20th Annual Water Reuse Symposium, to be held September 18-21 at the Grand Hyatt Denver, is expected to be one of the largest Symposia ever. A record 111 technical papers will be presented during the event, whose theme is “Water Reuse & Desalination: Mile High Opportunities.”

North Yorkshire County Council recently called on the expertise of ITT Flygt to maintain water levels at Scorton, a lake located adjacent to Scorton Quarry in North Yorkshire.

IDEX Corporation today announced that Heath A. Mitts has been hired for the position of vice president-corporate finance, reporting to IDEX’s chief financial officer, Dominic Romeo. It is anticipated that his formal appointment will take place at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.

A new pulse-free dispensing pump which offers excellent repeatability on a wide range of flows, is the latest addition to the range of pumps available from liquids handling specialists MICHAEL SMITH ENGINEERS.

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced it has reached agreement with Cobham plc to purchase its aerospace fluid and air division for $270 million. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter.

Moyno, Inc. will exhibit their extensive line of Moyno® pumps, Annihilator™ grinders and AugMentor™ pump stuffers at booth #N119 at the Worldwide Food Expo, held October 26-29 in Chicago. In addition, Moyno, Inc, will release a new, food industry specific, interactive CD that contains application and product information.

Dalriada Water Limited – a consortium consisting of Earth Tech, Kelda Water Services, and Farrans – has been selected as the preferred bidder for the first water Public Private Partnership (PPP) offered by The Water Service in Northern Ireland.

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The HGM-RO high-pressure pump series from KSB Aktiengesellschaft which has been successfully employed in many desalination plants is now available in five additional standard sizes.