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Atlas Copco Portable Energy has appointed two new Product Marketing Managers and a new R&D Manager to support the rapid expansion of its pump business. Ola Hällgren is now responsible for the development and marketing of electrical pumps and Joakim Cronstrand will oversee diesel pumps. Martin Lindskog is the new R&D Manager.

Flowserve Corporation announced it has signed a license agreement with New Way Air Bearings to develop externally pressurized solutions for its seal and pump operations.

KSB is presenting its novel, fully automatic lifting unit for condensate from heating, air-conditioning and cooling systems. Such units are a must, especially for modern condensing boilers installed below the flood level.

Hugo Vogelsang Maschinenbau GmbH and its subsidiaries can look back at a successful business year 2014. The machine construction company s consolidated turnover rose to 85 million euros, resulting in a growth of 15 percent for the internationally active company.

Preparations are in full swing for MCE, the world’s leading biennial exhibition dedicated to residential and industrial installations, air-conditioning and renewable energy. Two new international events are planned for 2015: MCE Asia in September and MCE Saudi in November.

Voith Hydro Shanghai has met the highest standards in current projects by passing different performance tests. All these hydropower projects in China are progressing fast and smoothly, as Voith has fulfilled the customer’s requirements.

Reliability, cost effectiveness, ease of use and simple maintenance were among the key reasons why Southern Water chose an innovative pressure sewer system (PSS) from NOV Mono, to replace ageing septic tanks for over 900 houses in the community of Lauderdale, Australia.

The Gorman-Rupp Company reports financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014.

Xylem announced the appointment of Anthony Milando as Senior Vice President for Continuous Improvement and Business Transformation, effective February 2, 2015. In this newly created position, Milando will be responsible for driving operational excellence and process simplification across the organization, reporting directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Decker.

Parker Hannifin Corporation reported results for the fiscal 2015 second quarter ended December 31, 2014. Fiscal 2015 second quarter sales were $3.13 billion, a second quarter record, compared with $3.11 billion in the prior year quarter. Net income was $267.3 million, a 6 percent increase compared with $253.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2014.