Grundfos names water utility president

Grundfos named Dieter Sauer president and general manager of its water utility business. Headquartered in Aurora, Ill., he will direct all operations in the division, including the company’s new service center.

Optronics releases vehicle lighting catalog

Optronics International released a 2014 lighting product catalog. It is available for download from the company’s website, www.optronicsinc.com.

United Rentals completes National Pump acquisition

United Rentals completed the acquisition of National Pump, including 37 branch facilities in the United States and Canada. The $780 million purchase price included $765 million in cash and approximately $15 million in stock.

Thompson Pump names manager of the year 

Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Company recognized James Copeland as its 2013 Branch Manager of the Year. Copeland is manager of the Summerville, S.C., branch, which received the President’s Award for Excellence in Health & Safety for having no OSHA recordable incidents between 2011 and 2013.

AEM, Ditch Witch produce vacuum excavator safety video

Ditch Witch, a member of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Underground Equipment Manufacturers Council, collaborated with AEM on production of a vacuum excavator safety video. Available through the AEM Store, the video promotes best practices in the operation of vacuum excavation equipment, as well as how to protect underground utilities from damage.

NexTraq named Top 40 Innovative Technology Company

NexTraq, a GPS fleet and asset tracking company, was named by the Technology Association of Georgia as one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies. The award recognizes Georgia-based companies for innovation, financial impact and efforts at spreading awareness of the state’s technology initiatives.