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Bearings Plus (BPI) is proud to announce that the quality management system at Dover Pearland Operations (DPO) recently received ISO 9001:2008 certification.

Almatec is pleased to announce that its plastic and metal AODD pumps are now 1935/2004/EC-compliant. 1935/2004/EC is the common name for European Commission Regulation No. 1935/2004, which is the European safety standard for materials that come into contact with food during the production process.

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the establishment of Industrial Knowledge, a new business unit that will play a key role in accelerating expansion of Yokogawa’s business in asset intensive industries through the provision of cloud-based advanced solutions.

Wearside Pneumatics, based in Gateshead, is celebrating its appointment as a premier distributor for Atlas Copco Compressors in the North East of England. This promotion means that Wearside Pneumatics, formerly a Class 1 distributor, now offers the supply and installation of Atlas Copco’s full range of energy-efficient industrial compressors, rough vacuum pumps, nitrogen generators and spare parts.

The 2016 Inpro/Seal International Sales Meeting was held January 12-14 in Rock Island, IL, where Inpro/Seal’s headquarters and North American manufacturing center is located. Every year, the sales meeting includes a service event to benefit the local community. This year, the Inpro/Seal sales team volunteered at River Bend Foodbank in Davenport, IA, part of the Quad Cities region along with Rock Island.

The preceding three quarters of a century has borne witness to enormous changes in both the pumps arena as well as the wider world. Back in 1941 in the UK, we were in the firm grip of World War 2 with all the inherent difficulties that it created. Although many aspects relating to pumping have changed since then, some of the fundamental engineering principles behind the technology remain the same today.

Xylem announced that it is expanding its pump rental and service portfolio across Europe and South Africa through a multi-million euro investment. This expansion initiative will enable Xylem to better meet the market demand from construction, industry, municipal and mining customers across both regions.

Airia Compressed Air Solutions, based in Romsey, Hampshire, has been appointed as an authorised premier distributor for Atlas Copco s range of energy-efficient industrial air compressors, rough vacuum pumps, nitrogen generators, quality air products and spare parts in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Pentair and the Minnesota Vikings today announced that Pentair has been named a Founding Partner of U.S. Bank Stadium and the Official Sustainable Water Partner of the Vikings. In an effort to minimize bottled water use at U.S. Bank Stadium, Pentair-filtered drinking water will be available at water-filling and drinking stations throughout the stadium, as well as in the suites and clubs.

Morrison Pump Company is proud to announce its membership in the Hydraulic Institute, with unanimous HI Board of Directors approval.