Gorman-Rupp Names Knudsen Eastern District Manager-Engineered Systems
The Gorman-Rupp Co., Mansfield Division, named Eric Knudsen Eastern District Manager-Engineered Systems. He will cover Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and North and South Carolina. Based out of Clifton Park, N.Y., Knudsen has 15 years experience in the municipal and industrial pump market.
Roth Names Harrison Regional Sales Manager-Canada
Roth Industries Inc. named David Harrison Regional Sales Manager-Canada. Based out of Smiths Falls, Ontario, he is HRAI certified in residential heat loss/gain, hydronic design, duct design, ventilation design and installation, and CGC certification, installation and design with the Canadian Geo-Exchange Coalition. He also has extensive training and experience in hydronic solar design.
Liberty Pumps Holds National Sales Meeting
Liberty Pumps held its national sales meeting at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. The meeting was attended by 100 sales representatives and included agencies from both the U.S. and Canada. The meeting highlighted new products, provided hands-on training and an awards ceremony recognizing top agency performance in 2010.
Elastec/American Marine Receives Export Award
Elastec/American Marine, Carmi, Ill., received the 2011 Governor’s Export Excellence Award in the small-sized category for continuing excellence during Illinois Export Week, June 20-24, in Chicago. The award was presented by Gov. Pat Quinn, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Office of Trade and Investment.
Bio-Microbics Receives Kansas Export Award
Bio-Microbics, manufacturer of decentralized wastewater treatment systems, received the 2011 Kansas Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award. The award, presented by Gov. Sam Brownback, recognized the Shawnee, Kan., company for exceptional international marketing success. Bio-Microbics was among five finalists announced by the Kansas Department of Commerce in conjunction with the Kansas International Trade Coordinating Council. Candidates were judged on effective use of international distributors or offices, foreign language promotional materials, innovations in global marketing, joint ventures, long-range strategies for future growth, new products, new export markets, percentage increase in jobs and sales and participation in international expositions.
