ITT Inc. announced the appointment of Fernando Roland as president of its Industrial Process (IP) business, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Luca Savi. Roland succeeds David Steblein, who retired earlier this year after more than 30 years with the company. IP, one of ITT’s three segments, is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets.

Global organisations that have blazed a trail of innovation to conserve and enhance water resources and embed sustainable processes have been recognised for their pioneering work.

Xylem and a coalition of stakeholders are calling on EU institutions to enshrine in EU law the human right of access to sanitation. Today, on the United Nation’s World Toilet Day and in the midst of the COVID-19 health crisis, it has never been more important to realize the right to sanitation.

Two leading water organisations have strengthened their relationship as part of a shared mission to positively impact the sector, support the entrepreneurial business ecosystem and create value through innovation, investment and technology.

Water treatment chemical (WTC) companies presently derive substantial profit from their process knowledge. This asset will be leveraged in the new world of IIoT to create double digit profit growth for those who seize the opportunity.

Colfax Corporation announced that Matthew L. Trerotola, formerly an Executive Vice President at DuPont, has been named Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Colfax, effective July 24, 2015. He succeeds Steven E. Simms, who will assist in the transition and will continue to serve on the Colfax Board.

Tom Johnstone, President and CEO of SKF was recognized with the ISSSP (The International Society of Six Sigma Professionals) Six Sigma Premier Leader Award by the ISSSP, the International Society of Six Sigma Professionals, for his work with committing the company to continuous improvement.

Flowserve will host a one-day energy summit on Oct. 17 at the Omni Park West Hotel in Dallas, Texas. The summit with a number of key experts in energy efficiency and cost reduction, will focus on helping businesses reduce their energy consumption by at least 20 percent by using the right tools and resources.

The 2004 Stockholm Water Prize has been awarded to Professors Sven Erik Jørgensen, Denmark, and William J. Mitsch, USA. The scientific fields of the Laureates complement one another and they share the 2004 Stockholm Water Prize.

Industrial thought leaders from across the U.S. gathered in Dallas for the 8th annual Process Equipment Consortium, which was hosted by Flowserve Corporation, a global supplier of fluid motion and control products and services.