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Jet Edge, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has promoted Josh Bauer to service manager. Bauer is responsible for managing all aspects of Jet Edge’s waterjet service department, supporting customers worldwide.

Parker Hannifin Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has elected Thomas L. Williams, current Chief Executive Officer and a Director, as Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2016. Mr. Williams succeeds Donald E. Washkewicz, who will remain a Director.

The Fluid Sealing Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Carl Jones to its Board of Directors. Mr. Jones is currently the Global Product Specialist for Packing Fibers Sealant Technologies at W.L. Gore & Associates, a materials technology company based in Newark, DE.

Parker Hannifin Corporation announced that Mark J. Hart has been named Executive Vice President, Human Resources and External Affairs, effective January 1, 2016. Mr. Hart succeeds Daniel S. Serbin who has announced his intention to retire after 35 years of dedicated service. Mr. Serbin will stay on with the company for a period of time to support this leadership transition.

Ulrich Graf will step down as member of the Board of Directors of Georg Fischer Ltd. The Board of Directors will propose Riet Cadonau for election as a new member.

Crane announced that its Board of Directors elected Peter O. Scannell as a Director of Crane Co. effective December 7, 2015.

Mr Peter Reynolds, Managing Director of Grundfos Pumps Ltd is announced as the new President of the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA).

The Board of Directors of Sulzer has appointed Greg Poux-Guillaume, until now President and CEO of Alstom Grid, a world leader in power transmission, as Sulzer’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2015.

Two new service engineers have been appointed by Auma Actuators Ltd. Steve Adams and Bill Armsden, both with strong engineering backgrounds, join the national UK field service team of the established supplier of modular electric actuators.

On 11 November 2015 Markus Voigt, managing director of Voigt Ingenieure and honorary president of Berliner Kaufleute und Industrielle, was appointed as chief executive of Wasser Berlin e.V.