Precision Valve names new CEO
Precision, a leading global manufacturer of aerosol valves, custom actuators and other dispensing solutions across a variety of end markets, has announced that Timothy Carlson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, which will take effect immediately.
Kennedy Valve appoints new plant manager
Kennedy Valve has appointed Greg Clarke as the new plant manager. Prior to joining Kennedy, Clarke was the plant manager at Hitchiner Manufacturing’s Littleton New Hampshire facility. He has manufacturing operations and lean systems implementation experience in both metal and finishing operations.
New president & COO at Greene’s Energy
The Board of Directors of Greene’s Energy Group announced that CEO Robert 'Bob' Vilyus has elected to retire from the company and the Board of Directors in September 2015. Vilyus has been a leader for more than a decade, assembling a portfolio of companies that enabled strong growth for many years and durability during challenging periods.
Court demands EPA to redo emission limits
A US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ordered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to relax air-pollution limits placed on power-plant emissions.
The EPA instituted the rules because some gases emitted from power plants cross state lines and impact “downwind” states.
Compact design for new coaxial gearboxes
AUMA, the electric actuator manufacturer, has expanded its portfolio of modular valve control devices with a new range of GP coaxial gearboxes. The gearboxes are designed for gate and globe valve operation as well as part-turn applications, such as butterfly and ball valves.