ME2C names president, COO
Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. ( ME2C) has appointed Alan Kelley as President and Chief Operating Officer effective November 1st. Kelley replaces Richard MacPherson, who will move to the position of senior vice president of Strategic Initiatives and will continue as a member of the company’s Board of Directors.
Lanxess investing in Brazil
Germany-based Lanxess, a specialty chemicals company, is investing in two new plants in Porto Feliz where it will produce plastics and rubber additives. These two plants will be built on company’s current site and will be part of what it plans to be a specialty chemicals hub.
Alberta oil sands projects expanding
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc has received new contracts from seven clients in the Alberta Oil Sands to support steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) and bitumen upgrading expansion projects. Officials estimate the combined total construction value of the awarded projects at more than $1.
Valve service center launched in Sudbury
Romatec has launched its new Valve & Gauge & Valve Automation Center in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
Curtiss-Wright acquires South Bend Controls
Curtiss-Wright Corp has acquired the assets of South Bend Controls for $10 million. South Bend Controls is a leading designer and manufacturer of highly engineered, solenoid-based components used in critical applications serving the aerospace and defense, industrial and medical markets, and had sales of approximately $8 million in 2010.