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Flowserve Corporation announced the opening of its state-of-the-art pump manufacturing plant in Coimbatore, India. The facility will support the company’s existing Indian operations and provide pump products for power and oil & gas industries throughout the Asia Pacific region.

The Orange County Water District (OCWD) in California, USA, has been awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2014 for its pioneering work in groundwater management and water reclamation using advanced water reuse technologies, as well as its achievements in public policy and community outreach.

Peter Solmssen will resign from the Managing Board of Siemens AG by mutual agreement, effective December 31, 2013. A member of the Managing Board since October 2007, Solmssen has served as General Counsel and head of the Legal and Compliance Department.

Grundfos Norway has just recently sealed an OEM agreement with Prevent Systems, whose water mist systems guarantees reliable and water efficient fire extinction.

Joe Kaeser (56), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Siemens AG since 2006, has been designated the new President and CEO of Siemens AG, effective August 1, 2013. A new CFO will be appointed very shortly.

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) recognized and honored David McKinstry, SVP – Engineering & Special Projects, Colfax Fluid Handling as its Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

The Sulzer Board of Directors has appointed Scot Smith as the new Division President of Sulzer Pumps and a Member of Sulzer’s Executive Committee.

Pioneer Pump has promoted Josh Standridge to Vice President of Sales. In his role as VP of Sales, Josh is responsible for sales team leadership and driving revenue.

Beat Römer, Head of External Communications at Georg Fischer, is taking over as Head of Corporate Communications.