Kurita America and Solugen announce partnership
Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, announced a collaboration with Solugen, a bio-based chemical manufacturer, to develop a suite of new carbon-negative water treatment products. These solutions will introduce high-performing, bio-based substitutes to phosphorus and other petroleum derived additives currently on the market.
AWWA awarded EPA grant to bolster water workforce leadership
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the American Water Works Association a $852,000 grant to support the Transformative Water Leadership Academy, a collaborative effort between AWWA and WaterNow Alliance that cultivates and develops the next generation of water utility leaders. The TWLA’s 10-month, cohort-based experiential leadership development program prepares water leaders to address emerging water challenges through the foundations of sustainable community leadership.
SIMFLO names two new sales directors
Greg Hebert, SIMFLO’S new director of sales for its engineered products group, will be responsible for leading the company’s outside sales team, covering the municipal, industrial and commercial markets. Hebert previously served as regional sales manager — engineered products group for SIMFLO.
SIMFLO also announced the appointment of Archie Beard as director of sales for its standard products group. In this role, With over 40 years’ experience, Beard will spearhead the sales strategy and execution for SIMFLO’s standard products group, driving revenue growth across the company’s standard products segment.
Blackline Safety expands in utility sector with new $1.5 million deal
Blackline Safety has signed a new contract to provide G7c devices and services to a major U.S. utility provider based in California. The contract, a collaboration between Blackline Safety and one of its U.S. channel partners, is valued at more than $1.5 million. The utility provider has already started rolling out the devices across their organization. The wearable G7c has features such as SOS latch, fall and no motion detection and real-time connectivity, providing a critical lifeline in case of emergency.
ResinTech expands New Jersey headquarters
ResinTech has begun a significant expansion to its Camden, New Jersey headquarters. The company has awarded the expansion contract to Penntex Construction, a move aimed at bolstering production capacity for its premium quality U.S. resin and filter manufacturing, as well as the burgeoning lab services business. This strategic move, coming just over two years after the company’s move into the new facility, adds 30,000 square feet to the existing 186,000-square-foot factory.
Nidec/US MOTORS announces two senior staff promotions (Cory Kniepp, Patrick Hogg)
Nidec’s US MOTORS division promoted two long-time staffers to senior roles. Cory Kniepp is now director, strategic planning and marketing operations, and Patrick Hogg is senior marketing director, industrial OEMs and distribution. In his new role, Kniepp will support growth initiatives, collaborating with senior management in shaping business strategy and conducting data analysis to ensure continued alignment with goals. Hogg will continue to lead the company’s industrial pumping, distribution and general industry markets, along with a stronger focus on business development for these and other growing markets in the industrial segment.
