This year’s IFAT will act as ABS’ launch pad when it comes to introducing the company’s new business focus – wastewater technology. To make the message of the transformation even clearer, ABS unveils a new profile, along with the usual large number of new products and services.

Flowserve Corp. and GE Energy have formed an alliance making GE Energy a preferred supplier for Bently Nevada machinery protection and asset management solutions to Flowserve Pumps.

Schlumberger reported 2004 operating revenue of $11.48 billion versus $10.02 billion in 2003.

Flowserve Corp. today announced that it has sold its Government Marine Business Unit, located in Phillipsburg, N.J., to Curtiss-Wright Corp.for approximately $28 million in cash. Proceeds from the sale will be used to repay debt.

Charles J. “Chuck” Powers of Flowserve Corporation has been appointed to Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association’s (WWEMA) Presidents Council.

Flowserve Corp. announced that Richard J. Guiltinan, vice president and chief accounting officer, has notified Flowserve of his plans to leave the company.

“Mark brings an outstanding complement of skills and background to Flowserve and will be an integral member of our executive team,” said C. Scott Greer, chairman, president and chief executive officer.

Roper Industries, Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TransCore Holdings, Inc. from an investor group led by KRG Capital Partners, L.L.C. in a transaction valued at approximately $600 million.

Two trusted names in the process control industry have joined forces to provide customers with a single-system solution that meets analytical needs.

Hurricane Frances battered Florida for three days causing billions of dollars in damage. At least seven deaths were attributed to the storm and over 6 million people lost power. Municipalities were negatively impacted, including Martin County in southeast Florida and the Everglades.