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Iwaki acquires Walchem in joint agreement
WORLD PUMPS
Business news
October 2008
Pump Industry Awards finalists announced This year’s call for nominations for the Pump Industry Awards received a record response, with over 50 nominations reflecting the breadth of pump and system engineering and innovation across the globe. The quality of nominations was also extremely high,
making the choice of finalists in each category a tough one for the team of independent judges. Following a full day of discussion, deliberation and some healthy debate, 23 finalists were selected, and those companies and individuals who made it through
Iwaki acquires Walchem in joint agreement Iwaki Co Ltd of Japan has acquired US company Walchem Corp. The deal includes the majority ownership that Walchem has in Iwaki America. The new consolidated group will be called Iwaki America, Inc. and will operate from the existing premises, in Holliston, Massachusetts. Iwaki America Inc will have two groups – Iwaki Pumps and Walchem Controllers. The existing sales, marketing, engineering and
manufacturing organizations for Iwaki Pumps and Walchem Controllers will continue without any changes, operating independently and reporting to CEO and president Ron Yates. The company says that the move will provide accelerated growth into target markets of thermal management, semiconductor, medical, fuel cells, chemical process, plating and water & wastewater treatment.
to the next stage were detailed in the last issue of World Pumps.
final end users of pump products for its services.
To help determine the winners, visit www.pumpindustryawards.com and cast your vote for one entry in each category. Awards will be given out in the following categories:
• Young pump engineer of the year, for the skilled engineer aged 30 years or younger, who has made a positive contribution to an interesting product or project.
• Technical innovation of the year, awarded for the most innovative pump, pumping system or other pump related product.
• The judges special award, for outstanding contribution and achievement. The winner for this is chosen by the Pump Industry Awards judging panel and will go to an outstanding entry, individual or company. The winner for this category will be announced on the night of the ceremony.
• Environmental/energy saving award, for the pump product, system or service, which has made a significant contribution to environmental issues. • Manufacturer of the year • Distributor of the year • Supplier of the year All of which will be awarded to the company that has achieved recognition from contractors or
Voting will close on Friday 24 October. The black tie event will be held on the evening of Wednesday 19 November 2008 at the Hilton hotel in Coventry, England. For further information, or to book a table, please visit: www.pumpindustryawards.com
www.worldpumps.com
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Business news
October 2008
Pump Industry Awards finalists announced This year’s call for nominations for the Pump Industry Awards received a record response, with over 50 nominations reflecting the breadth of pump and system engineering and innovation across the globe. The quality of nominations was also extremely high,
making the choice of finalists in each category a tough one for the team of independent judges. Following a full day of discussion, deliberation and some healthy debate, 23 finalists were selected, and those companies and individuals who made it through
Iwaki acquires Walchem in joint agreement Iwaki Co Ltd of Japan has acquired US company Walchem Corp. The deal includes the majority ownership that Walchem has in Iwaki America. The new consolidated group will be called Iwaki America, Inc. and will operate from the existing premises, in Holliston, Massachusetts. Iwaki America Inc will have two groups – Iwaki Pumps and Walchem Controllers. The existing sales, marketing, engineering and
manufacturing organizations for Iwaki Pumps and Walchem Controllers will continue without any changes, operating independently and reporting to CEO and president Ron Yates. The company says that the move will provide accelerated growth into target markets of thermal management, semiconductor, medical, fuel cells, chemical process, plating and water & wastewater treatment.
to the next stage were detailed in the last issue of World Pumps.
final end users of pump products for its services.
To help determine the winners, visit www.pumpindustryawards.com and cast your vote for one entry in each category. Awards will be given out in the following categories:
• Young pump engineer of the year, for the skilled engineer aged 30 years or younger, who has made a positive contribution to an interesting product or project.
• Technical innovation of the year, awarded for the most innovative pump, pumping system or other pump related product.
• The judges special award, for outstanding contribution and achievement. The winner for this is chosen by the Pump Industry Awards judging panel and will go to an outstanding entry, individual or company. The winner for this category will be announced on the night of the ceremony.
• Environmental/energy saving award, for the pump product, system or service, which has made a significant contribution to environmental issues. • Manufacturer of the year • Distributor of the year • Supplier of the year All of which will be awarded to the company that has achieved recognition from contractors or
Voting will close on Friday 24 October. The black tie event will be held on the evening of Wednesday 19 November 2008 at the Hilton hotel in Coventry, England. For further information, or to book a table, please visit: www.pumpindustryawards.com
www.worldpumps.com
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