Grundfos names water utility presidentGrundfos 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 catalogOptronics 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 acquisitionUnited 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 yearThompson Pump














