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Atlas Copco has appointed Andrew Walker to be President of the Construction Technique business area and member of Group management, effective September 15, 2014. Andrew Walker is currently President of the Service division in the Compressor Technique business area.

The Hydraulic Institute, the nation’s largest pump manufacturing trade associated, announced two significant personnel changes.

Flowserve Corporation announced that its board of directors has elected Lynn L. Elsenhans as a member of the board. With the addition of Elsenhans, the Flowserve board increases to 12 members, 11 of whom are independent. She will initially serve as a member of the board s finance committee and organization and compensation committee.

The Hydraulic Institute, North America’s largest pump trade association announced the planned retirement of its long-serving Executive Director.

National Oilwell Varco, Inc. announces that its Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Dwight W. Rettig, plans to retire effective October 1, 2014, and that the Company has chosen Craig L. Weinstock as his successor.

Following the continued demand for building services, Xylem Water Solutions UK has bolstered its national Domestic Building Services (DBS) team with representatives now located throughout the UK.

Atlas Copco has announced the appointment of Per Rehn as the Vice President for Business Development Pumps for the Portable Energy Division. This position was created to enable Atlas Copco to drive innovation and develop business opportunities within the pump industry.

CP is improving its organisation by integrating the Marketing department into the Sales department and renaming it Marketing & Sales from 1 July 2014. Heinz Mathys (60) is heading the department and joining the Management Team.

Colfax Corporation announced that Darryl Mayhorn has been named Senior Vice President of Colfax and President and CEO Colfax Fluid Handling effective July 21, 2014, reporting to Steve Simms, President and CEO of Colfax. As President and CEO of Colfax Fluid Handling, Darryl will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and daily management of the business.

With effect from 1 October 2014, Carsten Krumm will assume responsibility for the growing regions of Asia, Africa, the Middle and Near East as well as Russia and Turkey in his new role as Executive Board member at Wilo SE. This decision was made by the Supervisory Board of the Dortmund-based pump expert.