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Series 668/688 WOB-L piston pumps from Rietschle Thomas incorporate a package of features to provide clean air-flow, long life, excellent efficiency, low noise and low vibration.

SKF’s acquisition of Jaeger Industrial Ltd – a leading manufacturer of electromechanical actuators, electronic control units and complete actuation systems – has now been finalized.

In February, 2005, SKF announced its intention to purchase the outstanding publicly held shares of its subsidiary SKF India Limited and to delist it from the stock markets in India. SKF presently holds 53.58% of the equity shares in the company.

Frost & Sullivan will present Eaton Corporation with the 2005 Power Quality Company of the Year Award at tonight’s Excellence in Industrial Technologies Banquet.

Armstrong, a global supplier of fluid flow equipment for residential, commercial and industrial applications, is pleased to announce the appointment of A.D.E. Systems, Inc. as Commercial Design/Build Representative for our New York City territory.

Flowserve Corp. announced increased bookings and backlog for the first quarter of 2005, while indicating that the company expects to complete its 2004 Form 10-K filing and previously announced restatement during the third quarter of 2005.

Moyno, Inc. offers a wide variety of Ultra-Shield^® rotor coatings in materials ranging from chromium to ceramic and tungsten, giving Moyno progressing cavity pumps the extra edge needed for long life in highly abrasive and corrosive environments.

A booming economy, intensive building activity and an extensive demand for the replacement and renovation of existing pump plants have created the basis for the 10,000 m2 of production facilities near Moscow, which Grundfos opens today in order to supply the Russian market directly with efficient and energy-saving pumps.

Goulds Pumps, a fluid brand of ITT Industries, offers vertical wet pit, horizontal solids-handling self priming and submersible pumps for industrial sump service. Goulds is your one stop shop for sump pumps.

Falk’s Drive One Selection Guide now includes vertical drives for mixer and agitator duty, and single reduction drives for use in pump and paper applications. This four-color guide is now available on-line (PDF), or by request.