The Hydraulic Institute (HI) recently published the Reliability of Pumping Equipment guide. This publication provides reliability insights such as expected reliability levels, monitoring approaches, and methods of improvement. Information is also included on how to identify satisfactory operation for different pump types, classes of service, and importance.

As announced on 28 May 2015, the Management Board of BWT Aktiengesellschaft (BWT Group), which is listed on the official trading of the Vienna Stock Exchange, intends to propose to the Annual General Meeting on 25 August 2015 the merger of BWT Aktiengesellschaft with an unlisted company (BWT Holding AG) by way of absorption. The Supervisory Board has approved the planned merger.

Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company and Grundfos signs an MoU, which allows the parties to build a sustainable water network for the growing African metropolis.

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) recently published the one-of-a-kind guide on wastewater treatment plant pumps. Wastewater Treatment Plant Pumps is intended to assist in the understanding of the general layout, components, and operation of a typical wastewater treatment plant. The book also provides readers with the guidance necessary to select pump types, pump materials, and auxiliary components so the pumping system performs effectively, efficiently, and reliably in the various plant operations.

Pentair is pleased to announce that its Project Safewater efforts have provided over 1 million people with sustainable, safe water services around the world.

Xylem announced the appointment of Kelly McAndrew as Vice President of Global Public Affairs, effective immediately. She will report to Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Angela Buonocore and will oversee global external communications efforts in support of the company s corporate strategy, financial performance and key corporate issues. She is based at the company’s global headquarters in Rye Brook, New York.

Pump manufacturer Grundfos and PUB, Singapore’s national water agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly collaborate on the development of water technologies and solutions.

Noria Corporation is offering public training courses to those who would like to improve their skills in the areas of machinery lubrication and oil analysis.

International Exposition Company (IEC), the organization that produces and manages the AHR Expo, was recently honored by the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) with its prestigious 2013 Public Service Award.

National Oilwell Varco announced that its Board of Directors has authorized Company management to move forward with exploration of a plan to spin-off NOV’s distribution business from the remainder of the Company, creating two stand-alone, publicly traded corporations. The Company believes that the separation of the distribution business can be accomplished via a tax-efficient spin-off to NOV shareholders.