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A collaboration between Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) and a leading American training institute is helping to deliver first-class learning experiences for the bioprocessing sector.

Aflex Hose Ltd, a division of Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG), will now provide direct sales and technical support to EEU countries (Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia).

SPX Flow has announced the opening of two new, state-of-the-art Bolting Rental Service Centers in Louisiana, USA. Conveniently located in Sulphur and Gonzales, the new facilities offer a full rental fleet including hydraulic torque wrenches, spring return tensioners, nut splitters, pneumatic torque guns, hydraulic pumps, impact sockets and other ancillary equipment, along with a comprehensive range of services.

On 1st October, the Ingelfingen-based valve expert GEMÜ celebrated the foundation of its new subsidiary inevvo solutions.

Pentair announced the release of its 2017 Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, highlighting corporate and community citizenship efforts including its continued commitment to sustainable products and solutions, operational excellence, employee engagement, community involvement and philanthropic giving, and governance.

Pfeiffer Vacuum celebrated the opening of its new production location in Cluj, Romania, on September 26. The continuous growth of the Pfeiffer Vacuum Group and the ongoing demand for vacuum technology made the modern new building necessary.

Sulzer inaugurated a new manufacturing site for Applicator Systems products in Wrocļaw, Poland. Strong growth in the adhesives and dental segments, for which Sulzer markets products commercially under the brand Mixpac, required additional production capacities. The new site will generate more than 100 new jobs.

The 31st annual Inpro/Seal VIP Charity Golf Tournament raised over $17,000 for Aspire, a non-profit organization recognized throughout the Midwest as a leader in providing bold, pioneering and uncompromising services to children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Mouvex is pleased to announce the opening of its Mouvex Americas facility. The facility is located within PSG in Grand Terrace, CA, USA.

Ebara Corporation (Ebara) is delighted to announce the merge-absorption of its wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary Thebe Bombas Hidráulicas Ltda. (THEBE) by Ebara Indústrias Mecânicas e Comércio Ltda. (EIMCO), another wholly-owned subsidiary in Brazil. The surviving entity has the new name as Ebara Bombas América do Sul Ltda. (Ebara Pumps South America – EBAS).