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Total plant automation for power generation and water utility sectors

Springfield, Ohio – The new Moyno® 2000 Model WA and WB Pumps provide unmatched performance in a compact, close-coupled configuration. Moyno 2000 WA and WB close-coupled pumps are specifically designed for lower pressure, lower flow applications that do not require the full features and benefits of the Moyno 2000 G1 pump. The Moyno 2000 WA […]

Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas, Inc. (“Mitsubishi”) has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, LLC, (CENG) to replace the 750MVA generator at the R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant in Ontario, NY. Mitsubishi will install the new electrical generator and excitation system including related auxiliaries during a planned refueling and maintenance outage […]

• Outperforms other turbines by up to 20% • Highest yielding IEC 3 turbine in its class • Production to start in July 2012 at Arkansas plant CHICAGO, IL, April 11, 2011.  “The N117 will help increase America’s total wind potential by turning many light wind sites into viable power producing locations,” said Ralf Sigrist, President and CEO […]

Atlanta, GA/USA, April 2011 Clyde Bergemann Power Group Americas headquartered in Atlanta/GA has been awarded a contract to supply both the engineering and equipment to convert the existing wet bottom ash removal system of Seminole Electric’s two 650 MW coal fired units located in Palatka, Florida to a dry system utilizing its DRYCON™ technology. The […]

April 5, 2011 (Elmsford, NY) – SCHOTT North America, Inc. announced today the appointment of Linda S. Mayer to the office of President and CEO, effective as of April 1, 2011. Mayer will become the first woman to head the 2,800-employee strong North American operations of the specialty glass and materials technologies manufacturer. She succeeds […]

BEIJING, CHINA—April 6, 2011—As part of its continued investment in China’s rapidly growing cleaner energy and water infrastructure sectors, GE (NYSE: GE) today announced it has doubled the production capacity of its water technologies manufacturing plant in Wuxi New Zone in eastern China. The expanded facility has dramatically reduced the time it takes for GE […]

AUSTIN, Texas (April 6, 2011) – SolarBridge Technologies (SolarBridge), a leading developer of integrated microinverters for the solar industry, is being recognized for its superior microinverter design, technological innovation and business strategy by several industry organizations. Last night, the company received a Gold award at the 2011 Edison Best New Product Awards™ in New York […]

LANCASTER, PA — Phoenix Power Group (PPG) in partnership with its strategic partner Clean Burn is happy to announce that we have successfully operated the Phoenix-10 waste oil electrical generator while tied to the power grid.  The event demonstrated the successful functionality of the first ever small-scale waste oil power generator, and marks the commencement […]

TREVOSE, PA.—April 5, 2011—GE (NYSE: GE) today announced its zero liquid discharge (ZLD) wastewater recycling technology will be installed at the Russell City Energy Center (RCEC), a new 600-megawatt (MW) natural gas and steam combined-cycle power plant being built in Alameda County, Calif. RCEC is the first power plant in the country to be built […]

April 4, 2011 – Abu Dhabi – The Global Smart Grid Federation (GSGF), an international organization dedicated to promoting best practices and accelerating the deployment of smart grid around the world, today emphasized the importance of expanding collaboration between the private sector and global governments at the Clean Energy Ministerial meeting in Abu Dhabi. Members […]

Strategic Partnership Makes Quantapoint Software and Laser Scanning Work Processes and Technology Available to FARO Customers

Elkridge, MD. March 29, 2011. – Global performance improvement solutions provider General Physics Corporation (GP), the operating subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX), announced today that it has added Advanced Pattern Recognition (APR) technology to its industry-leading EtaPRO™ Plant Performance and Equipment Condition Monitoring System. EtaPRO APR™ is fully integrated with GP’s time-proven EtaPRO […]

The North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) CIP Security Standard was designed to help organizations protect their critical cyber assets.  This includes bulk electric system assets, as well as other essential information systems. Compliance with security standards, such as those prescribed in the NERC CIP-002 through CIP-009 can be challenging for any organization. Global Training […]

Rental Solutions & Services (RSS) is a global provider of rental power, temporary cooling and mobile water solutions, has been chosen as one of the “Top 25 Most Innovative Companies in the Gulf”. RSS was ranked fourth, in the special report by Construction Week Magazine.  According to the special report “All the companies listed in […]

BETHESDA, Md., March 18, 2011 – AREVA’s Nuclear Measurements Business Unit (CANBERRA) quickly responded this week to the need in Japan by shipping a supply of crucial emergency support radiation measurement equipment. The wide range of detection equipment helps emergency personnel efficiently and effectively conduct radiation measurements of people and the environment, and helps safeguard […]

The Coal Handling Training Series is the most comprehensive e-learning solution dedicated to providing best practices for working with coal.  Personnel have access to 20 cutting-edge e-learning modules spanning critical skill and knowledge areas like preparation, maintenance, transport, storage and safety.  Each course includes high-quality video of actual demonstrations from the filed and applies the […]

Paris, March 16, 2011-Following the earthquake and tsunami that struck northern Japan, AREVA is mobilizing its forces to provide support to residents of the affected area and to the rescue workers and personnel working near the Fukushima nuclear plant.  AREVA has chartered a plane that will depart for Japan as soon as possible to deliver […]

Ballston Lake, N.Y. – March 15, 2011 – Sixnet, a global market leader of machine-to-machine (M2M) networking solutions for industrial markets, today announced the newest addition to its industrial cellular router product line, the IndustrialPro™ Plus. The compact IndustrialPro Plus routers bring together Sixnet’s core automation, wireless and switch competencies to deliver reliable, secure, remote […]

Irvine, CA—March 9, 2011–The new Model DCA-23 Seawater Dechlorination Analyzer from Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD) is a low maintenance measurement solution that requires no chemicals to monitor seawater chlorine levels accurately in a wide range of industrial process and municipal water treatment applications. Seawater hasmultiple process industry uses, including heat exchange systems at LNG terminals, oil/gas […]

The new Hawkeye® 6 meter Flexible Video Borescope is the perfect choice for visual inspection when portability, easy image capture, and a long reach, are key factors. These new scopes deliver 5X higher image quality than fiber optic borescopes, and are made in the USA. Operators can quickly and easily inspect turbine blades, combustion chambers, […]

March 3, 2011- Charleroi, Pennsylvania – Supporting America’s transition to an era of smarter, more reliable, and more stable energy grids, senior executives of Alstom Grid today celebrated the opening of a new disconnect switch manufacturing facility in Charleroi, Pennsylvania that will strengthen the company’s ability to deliver switches tailored to the needs of U.S. […]

NEW YORK & MADRID–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The financing of México’s largest cogeneration power plant—owned by GE Energy Financial Services, a unit of GE (NYSE:GE), and Abengoa (MCE: ABG.MC)—has been named Overall Latin American and Latin American Power Deal of the Year by Project Finance magazine. Announced at the 12th Annual Project Finance Deals of the Year […]

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – March 1, 2011 – The leader in advanced electrical power software solutions, which operated for nearly 30 years as “EDSA Micro Corporation,” today announced that it is changing its corporate brand to “Power Analytics Corporation”… taking the name of the technology it made famous in the mission-critical power arena.  The new […]

SUBSTATION OPERATIONS CERTIFICATE APRIL 4 – 15, 2011 OKLAHOMA   •    TEXAS This intensive 2-week certification program is ideal for both novices and journeymen who are new to the substation environment.  This program covers industry best practices with a focus on improving safety, efficiency and reliability.   Course topics include: Schematics, Troubleshooting, Protection Skills, High Voltage Safety […]

ARSAW, POLAND—March 1, 2011—GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) Senior Vice President of New Plant Projects Danny Roderick addressed the Polish parliament’s joint committee on energy today, highlighting the company’s advanced nuclear reactor technologies and commitment to Poland. GEH’s nuclear technologies will generate low-carbon electricity and help to strengthen Poland’s energy security, Roderick told the committee. […]

PLAINVILLE, CT and PLANO, TEXAS—March 2, 2011—GE (NYSE: GE) today announced it has completed the acquisition of privately-held Lineage Power Holdings, Inc., from The Gores Group, LLC. Lineage Power is a leading global provider of high-efficiency power conversion infrastructure technology and services for the telecommunications and datacenter industries. The acquisition positions GE Energy technology to […]

(CHARLOTTE, N.C. – March 2, 2011) – Generation mPower LLC, a joint company formed by The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W) (NYSE:BWC) and Bechtel to design, license and build the next generation of nuclear power plants based on B&W mPower™ reactor technology, today announced several executive leadership appointments. Christofer Mowry, President of Babcock & Wilcox […]

Bobcat has launched two new ranges of hydraulic grabs for the company’s E55W, E60 and E80 excavators for applications in demolition, general material handling, construction, utilities and landscaping.  The first range is a new family of grabs for applications in demolition and for general sorting jobs.  The new demolition and sorting grabs are available in […]

Manheim, PA –. Harrington Hoists, Inc. has increased its operating authority and expanded its geographic service area to include South America under the Kito brand.  In doing so, Harrington has launched the newly created Kito Americas; a Kito brand to support these markets.   “This is an exciting time for Harrington” commented Carlo Lonardi, VP Sales […]