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Parker Hannifin Corporation named Robert Malone, age 51, as Vice President and President – Filtration Group and an Officer of the company, effective December 1, 2014. Mr. Malone replaces Peter Popoff, who will retire effective February 1, 2015, as previously announced.

The Weir Group PLC announces that Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director, is to retire from the Board with effect from 31 January 2015.

Ron Aceto joined Cornell Pump in March 2013, as the North Atlantic regional manager, with responsibilities for municipal, industrial, food, refrigeration, mining, and water transfer markets in the Canadian Maritimes and the US Eastern Seaboard to down to Virginia.

Parker Hannifin Corporation announced that Peter Popoff, Vice President and President – Filtration Group, age 62, will retire effective February 1, 2015, after 36 years of dedicated service to Parker.

The Fluid Sealing Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert (Rob) S. Coffee to its Board of Directors. He is currently the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Proco Products, Inc., in Stockton, California.

Atlas Copco Compressors has appointed Heather Gallagher as Competence & Development Manager in the UK. In her new role, Heather will be responsible for overseeing the training and personal development of 250 employees in the UK and Ireland; in addition to helping the company continue to attract young apprentices and graduates.

Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for water management, building services and groundwater, has named Samuel D. Messana as National Sales Manager – Building Service and Regional Sales Manager for the Northeast.

The Fluid Sealing Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Mahoney as Vice President of its Board of Directors. Mr. Mahoney is currently the Design Engineering Manager for Compression Packing and Mechanical Seals for the A.W. Chesterton Company in Groveland, MA.

Parker Hannifin Corporation announced that Pamela J. Huggins, Vice President and Treasurer will retire effective December 31, 2014, after 31 years of dedicated service. Robin J. Davenport, currently Vice President of Business Planning and Development, has been appointed to the newly created role of Vice President, Corporate Finance where she will assume responsibility for all of the functions currently reporting to Ms. Huggins in addition to business planning and development.

The Fluid Sealing Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Shorts as President of its Board of Directors. Mr. Shorts is currently Vice President and General Manager for Triangle Fluid Controls Ltd. located in Belleville, Ontario, Canada.