More Than 80 National Organizations and Labor Unions Urge Senate Passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act(IIJA)
Aug. 4 Letter to Senate Highlights Bill's Boost to U.S. Economy (WASHINGTON)— Eighty-two national organizations and labor unions have signed and sent a letter to members of the U.S. Senate urging passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), citing its “far-reaching” benefits to Americans’ livelihoods and the nation’s economy. “The investments made in the Senate package would facilitate long overdue repairs and improvements to our roads, bridges, rail, and public transpo...
Atlas Copco has acquired specialized centrifugal pump company
Nacka, Sweden: Atlas Copco has acquired CPC Pumps International Inc. The company specializes in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of custom-engineered, mission critical centrifugal pumps. CPC Pumps has 110 employees and is based in Burlington in Ontario, Canada, with North America as their main market. In the fiscal year 2020 the company had revenues of approximately MSEK 385 (MCAD 56). “CPC Pumps is a very good fit because both its technology and market presence correspond well wit...
Profile® Products Hires National Sales Manager for Eastern U.S.
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. — Profile® Products is adding to its accredited sales team by hiring J.R. Stewart as national sales manager for the Eastern U.S. Stewart will manage and support the eastern team of regional sales managers and market development managers, ensuring they continue to grow the market and serve Profile’s customers. “Taking the lead as a national sales manager comes naturally to J.R., and we’re excited to add his knowledge and expertise into the Profile family,” said Wally Butman...
Trimble Launches $200 Million Venture Fund
SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the creation of Trimble Ventures, a venture fund focused on investing in early and growth-stage innovative companies that align with Trimble's mission of transforming work in the agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation industries. The fund will launch with $200 million allocated for investments and focus on companies with the potential for technology-enabled innovation and disruption in the digital transformation of t...
Automating Process Cooling to Eliminate “Strainer Danger”
Automated scraper strainers that filter out both micron-sized particles and oversized detritus resist clogging and fouling, minimizing maintenance and boosting production Industrial plants that rely on process cooling water drawn from natural sources such as rivers, lakes, and oceans face “strainer danger” when both small particles (sand, silt, suspended solids) and larger debris (aquatic life, trash, vegetation) must be removed at the risk of fouled processes and production downtime. I...
Stantec hires veteran coastal engineer to bolster Coastal and Marine practice
Chris Mack leads coastal engineering, restoration, and resiliency services in Stantec’s Charleston, S.C. office CHARLESTON, S.C. (August 5, 2021) TSX, NYSE:STN Leading global design firm Stantec has strengthened its ability to deliver coastal, marine, and resiliency solutions with the addition of Chris Mack, PE, MBA, PMP, D.CE. Mack will serve as a principal, regional director, and coastal engineering leader for a variety of services offered by Stantec’s Coastal and Marine practice. B...
White House Releases State Fact Sheets Highlighting the Impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Nationwide
Today, the White House released state fact sheets that highlight the nationwide impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the largest long-term investment in our infrastructure and competitiveness in nearly a century. The fact sheets highlight how the historic legislation will deliver for states and territories across the country to repair roads and bridges, improve transportation options, build a network of EV chargers to accelerate the adoption of EVs and help connect every Amer...
Pettibone Launches X-Command® Telematics for Telehandlers, Cary-Lift and Speed Swing
BARAGA, Mich. — Pettibone has introduced X-Command®, a new telematics program available for the company’s X-Series telehandlers, Cary-Lift pipe and pole handlers, and Speed Swing rail maintenance machines. The system offers real-time access to machine data, thereby saving time, money and hassle for equipment owners, fleet managers, rental centers and maintenance technicians. X-Command allows users to remotely track a machine’s location and observe data points such as engine hours, fuel rate a...
Little Giant Brand Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Look Back at its Commitment to Innovation
Fort Wayne, IN – Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) brand Little Giant is celebrating a milestone 80th anniversary in 2021, and the company is marking the occasion with a series of initiatives planned throughout the year. “For 80 years, Little Giant has stood the test of time, pumping a steady flow of proven reliability and superior technical know-how both through the products we offer as well as the staff and support team behind the scenes. We’re excited to commemorate this anniversa...
Chicago-Based Clayco Named Among Fast Company’s 2021 Best Workplaces for Innovators
CHICAGO] – Clayco, a full-service, turnkey real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firm headquartered in Chicago has been named to Fast Company’s 2021 Best Workplaces for Innovators list, the publication announced today. This marks the third year Fast Company has recognized organizations around the world that most effectively empower employees at all levels to improve processes, create new products, or invent whole new ways of doing business. “We are honored to b...
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