Spirax Sarco Inc., has hired one and promoted two to its senior management staff, according to Mark E. Vernon, president and general manager.

Sharon Tube Co. has been invited to participate in the U.S. Army's “Soldier to Soldier” program recognizing key suppliers.

Research by Houston-based Industrial Information Resources (www.industrialinfo.com) has determined that Canada is a land of mega-projects for industrial construction in the near future.

Crane Co. has launched its 150th anniversary Web site (www.crane150.com, also available through www.craneco.com).

Houston-based Wilson Supply said 2004 revenues totaled nearly $1.2 billion, compared to just over $900 million in 2003.

National Pipe & Plastics President Dave Culbertson has purchased all shares of the PVC waterworks pipe manufacturer from Sojitz Corp. of New York.

Northwest Pipe Co. has been selected to supply approximately $5 million of welded steel pipe to Holloman Corp. of Midland, Texas, for a San Antonio aquifer project.

Curtiss-Wright Flow Control (U.K.) has completed a new 46,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing and operations center in Bridport, Dorset, U.K.

If we all spoke different languages we would have difficulty in communicating.

Transportation and warehousing remains on the list of the industries with the highest injury rates.