Free Web Program On Industrial Pump Economics

Pump Systems Matter™  and the U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Technologies Program will be hosting free audio web briefings on how "Pump Systems Performance Impacts Multiple Bottom Lines."

According to studies by the U.S. Department of Energy:
-- Nearly 25% of industrial electricity demand comes from industrial motor systems.
-- Over 50% of pump life cycle costs result from energy and maintenance expense.
-- Less than 15% of pump life cycle costs are initial purchase costs.
-- Energy savings of 20% or more are possible with systems optimization.

The presenter, Mike Pemberton of ITT Industrial Process, has helped many industrial facilities save significant energy and other operating costs.

The 40-minute briefings will be held on the following dates:
-- Friday, December 12, 2008 at 11:00 am EST
-- Monday, January 19, 2009 at 11:00 am EST

To participate, register at www.PumpSystemsMatter.org.  Registration is required!

Russian Purchase Of Maneely Falls Through
Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK) announced that it has terminated its agreement and plan of merger with DBO Holdings, Inc. for the acquisition of John Maneely Co. (JMC), and the related $2 billion bridge loan facility it had entered into to finance in part the acquisition. Litigation brought by DBO Holdings relating to the acquisition continues. DBO Holdings is owned by the Carlyle Group, a private equity firm that has owned JMC since 2006. JMC is the largest independent tubular manufacturer in North America, with holdings that include the Wheatland and Atlas Tube divisions, and Seminole Tubular Products.

Wilson Opens Two New Locations
Wilson  announced the opening of a new location in Washington, PA, opened in response to the growing needs of the energy industry in Appalachia. Steve Monteith is branch manager. Also, Wilson opened a new sales office in Elk City, OK, according to Mid-Continent regional manager Brett Yourish.

VMA Elects New Officers
The Valve Manufacturers Association elected Sam Bennardo, president of AUMA Actuators. Inc., as 2009 chairman. Bennardo was preceded as chairman by Steve Twellman, president and CEO of Global Flow Technologies. Twellman will continue on the VMA board as immediate past chairman. Elected as vice chairman for 2009 was Mike Mason, ­­­­­­­­­­­­­executive vice president, Fisher Controls. Max Mitchell, president, Fluid Handling Group, Crane Co., Stamford, Conn., will serve as VMA's program chairman for 2009.

Meridian Edmonton Promotes Healthy Eating To Kids
Volunteers from Meridian Edmonton , the valve and valve actuation specialist division of Wolseley Canada, prepared and served the first healthy meals supporting the Albert Project Promoting Active Living and Healthy Eating (APPLE) to more than 200 students at Lee Ridge Elementary School. "Volunteerism is an important part of our corporate culture and our team enjoys getting involved, especially in support of children," said General Manager Bryn Murray.

November Is "Hire Veterans First" Month
Businesses, public officials, civic, and fraternal organization across the country are encouraged to Hire A Hero (veteran) when they have available employment opportunities.  Honor those who have served with a rewarding career at your organization, register today at www.hireahero.org.

What's A Few Trillion Dollars Among Friends?

Many people are breathing easier now that our government has agreed to various bailouts of financially troubled institutions. But where is that money coming from, and what are the long-term ramifications? Two articles from the brainiacs at Wharton raise troubling questions about the total cost of the bailout and what it means for our fiscal health over the long term.

Hint: it ain't pretty.

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Tech Tip #11 by Gregg Marshall
To help you make the most of the Digital Age.

 I hate voice mail.

Gregg Marshall, CPMR, CSP, is president of Rep Connection Inc. He can be reached by e-mail at gmarshall@repconnection.com, or visit his LinkedIn profile at http://www.linkedin.com/in/greggmarshall.