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Daher congratulates FLYING Smart on new base

Daher, a manufacturer of valves and other equipment for aerospace and advanced technologies, with headquarters in North America, recently congratulated FLYING Smart on the opening of its new operations base at London-Biggin Hill Airport in the United Kingdom.

Wärtsilä appoints Roger Holm President Marine Solutions

Mr. Roger Holm has been appointed President of Marine Solutions, Executive Vice President and member of the Board of Management of Wärtsilä Corporation, effective November 1, 2015. In this position, he is responsible for Wärtsilä's Marine Solutions business in North and South America and globally, and will report to President & CEO Mr.

Coca-Cola completes energy-saving challenge

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated (CCBCC) Roanoke plant recently announced the successful completion of The Coca-Cola Company and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) partnership’s Top 10 Energy-Saving Challenge, as part of a larger effort to achieve Coca-Cola’s system-wide carbon reduction goals.

MRC announces global rebranding

Houston-based MRC Global Inc., distributor of valves, pipe and fitting products and services to the energy industry, recently announced that it has initiated a rebranding of its global brands. As part of these rebranding efforts, the company has adopted a new logo to represent its global brand.

Tesoro’s new & safer oil-by-rail cars

Tesoro Corporation, along with Savage and BNSF Railway, recently gave local business leaders an opportunity to observe and learn about the enhanced safety features, including upgraded valves, of Tesoro’s new DOT 120 crude oil rail cars at the Port of Vancouver, USA.

Nordson appoints agent in Mexico

In a move that will expand service to customers in Mexico, Nordson Corporation, with corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, has appointed Bernal Industrial as its exclusive agent for all Nordson Polymer Processing Systems (PPS) brands and has increased access to direct support from Nordson for Mexican plastics processors.

Echologics “smart” water site

Echologics, an affiliate of Mueller Co., has opened a new innovation site dedicated to testing “smart” solutions for leak detection and pipe condition assessment, representing a significant commitment to addressing the growing challenge of aging water main infrastructure.

New Alliance LV-45 series sensors

Alliance Sensors Group (Alliance) has released its LV-45 series inductive, contactless linear position sensor using LVIT Technology. The LV-45 linear position sensors are specifically designed for measuring applications requiring rugged devices.

Sun Hydraulics Corp. announces leadership succession

Allen J. Carlson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sun Hydraulics Corporation (Sun), recently announced that he would transition from his role as Sun’s President and Chief Executive Officer effective March 31, 2016.

Anniston plant to expand operations and services

Alabama-based Electric Melting Services Company’s Anniston facility in the industrial park off Greenbrier Dear Road recently announced its plans to expand within the next year, leading to more jobs at the plant.