Bilco Launches New Web Site
The Bilco Co. has launched a new Web site, www.bilco.com, featuring product information, CAD details, specifications and submittal drawings. It also contains a trade show calendar, company news and downloadable product instructions and literature, case studies and videos.
Management and Operational Resources Transitions Ownership
Mark Simms, Sac City, Iowa, is the full owner of Management and Operational Resources after a transition in ownership. Simms, president/ CEO, was one of three original founders of the company in 2004 and will continue in that role for the water and wastewater treatment operational services company. He is a graduate of Kirkwood Community College’s water/wastewater technician program, has managed several treatment plants and holds the highest level of certification offered by the State of Iowa for wastewater operators.
Abboud Elected to WWEMA Board of Directors
Nadia Abboud, marketing manager, water purification, for Severn Trent Services, has been elected to a three-year term on the board of directors for the Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association.
AWWA Publishes Security and Emergency Planning Book
The American Water Works Association has published Security and Emergency Planning for Water and Wastewater Utilities. The book, available at AWWA’s online bookstore, www.awwa.org/bookstore, includes new laws, regulations, policies, procedures and requirements. Topics include natural, accidental and intentional threats, U.S. federal legislation and
regulation, the Water Sector Specific Plan, vulnerability assessments, emergency management systems, water contamination warning systems, threat response, response training, remediation and recovery, and more.
Godwin Pumps Names Managers
Godwin Pumps has named Will Buddin branch manager for its Raleigh, N.C.-based rental branch and Bill Price to the newly created position of Asset, Logistics and Transportation manager, based in Bridgeport, N.J. Buddin has seven years experience in the equipment industry and holds a bachelor’s degree from The Citadel. Price has 20 years of industry experience.
Fort Lauderdale’s WaterWorks Program Wraps Up Early
WaterWorks 2011, a $690 million program management initiative to overhaul Fort Lauderdale’s water, wastewater and sewer infrastructure is reaching completion. CH2M HILL, an engineering, procurement, construction and operations firm, is expected to transition out of the project nearly one year ahead of schedule. Project goals included providing modern wastewater to all customers, improving the quality and reliability of drinking water, and leaving capabilities in place to sustain continued infrastructure development.
Mil-Ram Receives Product of the Year Award
Mil-Ram Technology received the 2009 Product of the Year Award for its TA-2048MB gas detection digital Modbus rack-mount controller from Occupational Health & Safety magazine at the annual National Safety Council Congress and Expo. Twelve winners were recognized in 11 award categories from among 40 entries.
