Membrion Named Part of 2026 Global Cleantech 100
Electro-ceramic desalination membrane innovator Membrion has been named on Cleantech Group’s 2026 Global Cleantech 100. This annual list recognizes companies delivering market-ready solutions that advance a cleaner, more resilient global future. This year’s selections focus on competitive pressures around AI infrastructure and critical minerals. Firms selected are showing promising growth within the cleantech ecosystem, rising above competitors in a saturated, competitive field.
Through electro-ceramic desalination, Membrion treats complex industrial wastewater by selectively removing dissolved ions, delivering stable performance in harsh, variable operating conditions. Serving industrial activities across multiple sectors, its technology guides salts and metals through the ceramic membrane into a separate concentrate stream, while ceramic pathways remain stable under harsh conditions.
City of Oxnard selects Carollo Engineers to oversee facility upgrade
The city of Oxnard, California, has selected Carollo Engineers to provide construction management and inspection services for the primary clarifiers and activated sludge tank improvement project at the city’s water resource recovery facility. The WRRF serves Oxnard’s growing community of approximately 210,000 residents. The facility operates as part of an extensive wastewater system that includes over 400 miles of sewer lines, 15 lift stations and a 31.8 million gallons per day treatment plant. The $46 million improvement project was identified as part of Oxnard’s 2025-2029 capital improvement program. Carollo’s selection follows the firm’s successful delivery of construction management services for the city’s advanced metering infrastructure project to replace over 41,000 water meters across the city.
Dart Controls names John Burch as president
Zionsville, Indiana-based Dart Controls announced the appointment of John Burch as president. He brings extensive executive leadership experience in industrial manufacturing and business growth, having formerly led Bison Gear and Engineering, where he guided the company’s strategic initiatives, operational execution and market expansion in a highly competitive manufacturing environment. Before becoming CEO at Bison, he gained over 25 years’ experience in general management, sales, marketing, business development and operations within industrial and business-to-business markets. In his new role, Burch will lead the company’s strategic direction and champion initiatives that improve product offerings, operational efficiency and customer value.
William Mammen appointed to VP of engineering at Dynamatic
Dynamatic has promoted William Mammen to vice president of engineering. In his new role, Mammen will focus on driving engineering strategy, advancing product development and supporting continued innovation across Dynamatic’s markets. Mammen holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and brings more than 30 years’ experience developing military, automotive and drive products and systems. He joined Dynamatic in April 2024 and most recently served as director of engineering.
Thompson Pump receives two VMA Awards
Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Company has been honored with two awards of excellence from the Volusia Manufacturers Association. The Manny Award for Lifetime Achievement in Manufacturing was presented to Director of Finance Kelly Seliga. Seliga joined Thompson Pump in 1990 as assistant credit manager and has spent 35 years advancing through key leadership roles, including regional credit manager, credit manager and controller. The company was also awarded the Best Practice Award for the second consecutive year for its Well-Being at Work program. The program is an employee-focused initiative that focuses on five core pillars: employee safety, personal care, personal growth, and physical and mental well-being.
Aqua-Aerobic promotes Terry Reid to VP of research and development
Aqua-Aerobic announced the promotion of Terry Reid to vice president research and development recognizing his distinguished 35-year career and contributions to innovation in water and wastewater treatment. Reid’s most recent role as director of research and development was instrumental in guiding the company’s expanding intellectual property portfolio and advancing emerging technologies from concept to full-scale market introduction. He joined Aqua-Aerobic Systems in 1989 as a process engineer and has since advanced through numerous technical and leadership roles.
