IN FOCUS

Ferdinand Stutz, Head of GF Automotive and member of the Executive Committee of Georg Fischer since 1998, has decided to continue his career outside Georg Fischer. He will therefore relinquish his function at the end of October 2008.

Parker Hannifin Corporation announced that it has acquired three companies whose total sales for their most recently reported fiscal years approaches one half billion dollars. Parker is remaining focused on executing its plans for growth throughout the current economic turbulence.

The Grundfos Prize 2008 was given today to Professor, Anne Strunge Meyer, Dept. of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Danmark (DTU). The prize is a recognition of Ms Strunge Meyer’s research in the development of new products and processes by means of nature’s own enzymes and the use of plant material otherwise unused.

Armstrong, a leading supplier of quality high efficiency HVAC and fluid handling equipment for residential, commercial and industrial applications, has been nominated for a prestigious award in the UK.

IDEX Corporation announced the acquisition of Richter Chemie-Technik, a leading provider of premium quality lined pumps, valves and control equipment for the chemical, fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Robert K. Asdal, Executive Director of the Hydraulic Institute, announced that the Institute has added four firms as Standards Partners. The Standards Partner program provides an opportunity for engineering consultants and pump users to partner with HI members in the development of pump standards and education efforts.

Baker Hughes Incorporated announced that Clifton (Clif) Triplett, 50, has been appointed Vice President and Chief Information Officer and is expected to assume his duties on September 29, 2008.

Crane Co.a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, announced today that it had purchased all of the capital stock of Delta Fluid Products Limited.

Clyde Blowers, the East Kilbride-based group owned by Scottish entrepreneur Jim McColl, today announced that they have reached a definitive agreement to acquire an entire business unit from American Fortune 500 company Textron.

Gary Mannus has been appointed Managing Director Armstrong HVAC Manchester.