Smith & Loveless NamesRebori President
Frank J. Rebori, formerly vice president and legal counsel, has been promoted to president of Smith & Loveless Inc. He succeeds his father, Robert L. Rebori, as the company’s sixth president. Robert Rebori will serve as chairman of the board of directors.
Sartell Acquires Remainder of DeZURIK Valves
Sartell Valves Inc., manufacturer of DeZURIK municipal valves, has acquired the remainder of the DeZURIK valve product line and business from SPX Corp., including its manufacturing plant in Cambridge, Ontario; sales offices in Edmonton, Alberta, and St. Cloud, Minn.; and service center in Atlanta, Ga. SVI will continue to operate the combined company from its Sartell, Minn., headquarters and will operate the combined business under the DeZURIK company and brand name.
SEL President Discusses Smart Grid Challenges
Dr. Edmund O. Schweitzer, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc. president and CEO, participated in the keynote discussion, “Putting the Smart Grid into Action,” at the National Rural Telecommunications Council annual meeting. Schweitzer’s comments focused on electric power industry advances made in the area of smart technology. Topics ranged from digital protective relays to local processing facilitated by synchrophasors. He also highlighted challenges that the industry faces as well as his vision for the future of smart technology.
Staco Energy Partners with Thomas & Betts
Staco Energy Products Co. has partnered with Thomas & Betts Global Services to provide service and support for its entire FirstLine three-phase uninterruptible power supply lineup. In addition to start-up and commissioning services, Thomas & Betts will provide preventative maintenance, emergency repair and warranty service.
Dresser Roots Adds Engineering Resources to Web Site
Dresser Roots has added engineering resources to the product detail pages of its Web site, www.dresser.com. Features include pressure and vacuum curves, assembly drawings and parts list, as well as dimensional drawings. Other features include a new product navigational tool, product overview, downloadable product literature and manuals, enhanced contact information and trade show calendar.
ModuTank Releases Latest Catalog
The latest ModuTank catalog includes bolt-together containment systems for environmental, municipal, industrial, governmental and general liquid storage. The catalog also describes secondary containment and available chemical-resistant membrane liners, as well as specialized leak detection, covers, piping connections and fittings. For a copy, call 718/392-1112.
Industrial Scientific Oldham Achieves ISO Certification
Gas monitoring equipment manufacturer Industrial Scientific Oldham has achieved ISO14001:2004 certification, completing a three-day audit by AFAQ AFNOR of France. Throughout the audit, Industrial Scientific Oldham demonstrated compliance with environmental laws and regulations. In addition, the company exhibited a systematic approach to setting environmental objectives. Industrial Scientific Oldham also achieved renewal of its ISO9001:2000 certificate, which it has held since 2001.
Flowserve Names Rosene Chief Sustainability Officer
Lars E. Rosene has been named chief sustainability officer and vice president of public affairs for Flowserve, a provider of flow control products and services. Rosene is responsible for driving the implementation and management of the company’s sustainability and social responsibility efforts, while continuing to maintain oversight of the company’s internal communications, global reputation, government affairs and corporate brand management initiatives.
In-Pipe Technology Forms Agreement with PMC BioTec
In-Pipe Technology Co. LLC, a provider of wastewater treatment solutions, has formed a co-marketing agreement with PMC BioTec LLC designed to reduce operating expenses for municipal wastewater treatment plants.
