On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., Martin Luther King, Jr., a Baptist minister who advocated the use of nonviolent means to end racial segregation, delivered his famous “I Have A Dream” speech on August 28, 1963.
In a new video to close Black History Month, IDEX team members (and their children) read excerpts of MLK Jr.’s speech.
Pulsafeeder EPO In Rochester, New York, recently received a Gold Seal Certificate from the Water Quality Association (WQA) for meeting requirements in positive health effects and low lead content. The certificate signifies that Pulsafeeder equipment used to inject chemicals into water and wastewater treatment, use materials that do not leach additional chemicals into the water or environment.
Several Eclipse Rotary Gear pumps, which are used to dose precise amounts of as sodium hypochlorite and sodium hydroxide , are certified to help process and disinfect drinking water in the North American municipal water industry.
Additionally, three models from the recently-upgraded PulsaPro series of Hydraulically Actuated Diaphragm Pumps are now also certified. Upgraded in May 2020, PulsaPro Pumps feature “Hypo Valve technology” to manage off-gassing in dosing applications. The added feature helps users avoid common issues such as vapor-lock, which lead to reduced capacity and inaccurate chemical dosing, while also preventing unnecessary maintenance work.
To view the certificate, click here
The Water Quality Association (WQA) is a not-for-profit association for the residential commercial, and industrial water treatment industry. WQA primarily represents the sector of the water treatment industry devoted to treating water on the homeowner’s or business-owner’s property and represents more than 2,500 member companies around the globe.
IDEX Corporation CEO and President Eric Ashleman has promoted Melissa Flores to Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In her new role, Flores now leads the global human resources function for more than 7,000 IDEX employees worldwide. She joins the IDEX Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to Ashleman.
“No element of the IDEX Difference means more to our success than Great Teams, reinforced by our culture and values. With that in mind, I have been considering the future of Human Resources leadership as we define the next chapters in our story,” Ashleman said. “Having worked with her for years, I have great confidence that Melissa is the leader we need to continue our successful journey. She’s well known across the organization, extremely credible and has a ton of potential for future growth.”
In more than a decade with IDEX, Flores has made a significant impact elevating teams and talent across the company. She was the driving force behind the the IDEX Academy for professional development, embedding learning as a key component of culture. She also drove the introduction of simple and impactful global talent processes aimed at elevating the performance of our organization. She also helped develop the IDEX Values the company knows today – Trust, Team and Excellence.
Flores has held a variety of HR leadership roles across IDEX, including leading several enterprise-wide processes and initiatives. She also served as a Group Vice President of HR for the dosing & water businesses (iPEK, ADS, Knight, Trebor, OBL, Pulsafeeder EPO and SPO), Global Dispensing, our valve businesses (Richter, Aegis and Alfa Valvole), and Micropump. Prior to IDEX, she worked in talent acquisition as a Senior Recruiter, Team Leader and Client Relationship Manager.
IDEX Corporation today announced the appointment of Lakecia N. Gunter to the company’s Board of Directors. The appointment of Ms. Gunter, effective immediately, increases the size of the board from 10 to 11 directors. She will serve on the board’s Compensation Committee.
Gunter currently serves as Vice President and General Manager of IoT (Internet of Things) Global and Strategic Engagement at Microsoft Corporation. She will bring a new level of technology and digital innovation expertise to the IDEX board.
“As we continue navigating further digitalization of our product and service offerings, including the select strategic incorporation of IoT technology, we look forward to the experienced guidance Lakecia will provide,” IDEX Chief Executive Officer and President Eric D. Ashleman said. “Innovation is literally the first initial in our name and continuing on that path today increasingly involves the intersection of new digital technologies with our highly engineered industrial products.”
“Lakecia’s strong business acumen, leadership development skills, strategic insights and customer orientation will expand the breadth of our board’s expertise. She’s a welcome addition who I’m confident will help propel IDEX forward,” Ashleman said.
To read the full announcement, click here
The IDEX Foundation, which was created to positively impact the communities in which IDEX people live and work, has announced an expanded mission accompanied by a contribution of $6 million from IDEX Corporation to support charitable efforts.
The funding infusion allows the Foundation to increase overall giving and add “Equity & Opportunity” – creating opportunities for under-served, disadvantaged people of color in our communities – as a lasting and fully-funded part of its mission.
“Foundation-funded volunteer projects continue to shape the fabric of our company culture, where great teams come together and contribute to the broader community. It’s part of who we are, and I couldn’t be prouder to help expand our ability to help,” IDEX CEO & President Eric Ashleman said.
The contribution means this important expansion of the mission won’t compete for funds with other charitable efforts. The Foundation’s annual charitable giving is expected to more than double.
While in-person efforts have been paused during the COVID-19 pandemic, foundation grants typically fund local projects led by volunteer teams from IDEX business units.
“I look forward to the days of once again regularly coming together as teams to build homes for the homeless, renovate community centers for kids and stuff backpacks with school supplies for local children,” Ashleman said.
NORTHBROOK, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 11, 2021– IDEX Corporation (NYSE:IEX) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Abel Pumps, L.P., and certain of its affiliates (ABEL) from Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI) for cash consideration of $103.5 million, before closing adjustments.
ABEL designs and manufactures highly engineered reciprocating positive displacement pumps for a variety of end markets, including mining, marine, power, water, wastewater and other general industries. The company’s diaphragm and high-pressure piston pumps serve harsh, demanding applications involving abrasive or corrosive substances and fluids with high solids content.
To view the full press release, click here
With much of the market shifting from HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) to UHPLC (Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography) bio applications, IDEX Health & Science added a new MarvelXACT™ PEEKsil™ Connection System to their BioVersal™ line of products this month.
The new connection system solves a recurring problem with UHPLC instruments, which separate compounds for drug discovery and to test quality in food products and pharmaceuticals.
In the past, fittings would break if over-tightened or leak if not tightened enough.
To help resolve the reoccurring problem, the IH&S engineering, sales, procurement, planning and production teams collaborated to develop MarvelXact, allowing UHPLC technicians to finger-tighten the fitting. Like with an automobile gas cap, it clicks once it reaches the right tightness.
To watch a video of the product, click here
Using patented PEEK lined stainless steel and MarvelX™ connections technology, scientists and engineers are provided precise face sealing, eliminating additional internal volume, and minimizing carryover risk, peak tailing, and peak broadening.
“MarvelXACT PEEKsil can be used as a replacement for PEEK and SST tubing especially where chemical compatibility and low absorption is required” said Audrey Schrock, Sr. Product Manager, Valves and Column Hardware. “We are enabling more robust low-flow analysis data for applications that are highly sensitive and require chemical inertness.”
To learn more about the MarvelXACT™ PEEKsil™ Connection System, click here
IDEX Fire, Safety & Diversified (FSD) business units continued to support organizations in their communities during the holidays this month.
German-based iPEK partnered with the Lebenshilfe Association in Kempten to fulfill wishes for young people with developmental delays and disabilities.
Children from Lebenshilfe decorated a “Virtual Wish Tree” with items including books, games, craft materials, puzzles, and more.
Every wish on the tree was fulfilled by an IPEK employee, with 40 gifts distributed to the early intervention center and 20 gifts distributed to the young people’s groups of the remedial education day center.
“A big thank you goes to all the supporters of the iPEK company for the many wonderful Christmas presents for children with developmental delays,” Head of the Early Intervention Centre Anke Kadereit said.
Hale team members in Ocala, Florida also came together to donate gifts for underserved children in Northeast and Central Florida.
Employees purchased, wrapped and delivered 142 gifts to Episcopal Children Services (ECS) – the most contributed by the team since partnering with the organization in 2018.
ECS, the third largest Nonprofit in Northeast Florida, has assisted children and their families for more than 50 years. Working with children from birth to age 5, ECS is dedicated to educating children on how to build a strong foundation for educational success.
IDEX corporate employees from the Northbrook and downtown Chicago offices, competed against each other to purchase gifts online for local Illinois children who have experienced trauma.
The ”Kids Above All” Virtual Holiday Drive included a friendly competition, with IDEX corporate team members split into teams to see which group could donate the most gifts. The solution for holding the toy drive, created because in-person donations were not possible during the pandemic, was hugely successful.
In just three weeks, about 150 corporate team members came together to donate more than 800 gifts, which were delivered straight from retailers to Kids Above All for distribution.
“On behalf of the 2,488 kids and families in our programs, we are amazed by and truly grateful for the generosity of everyone at IDEX,” said Kids Above All Director of Marketing and Communications Andrew Dohan. “Your partnership and support ensure they experience the joy and happiness of the season and makes their holiday wishes come true.”
‘Kids Above All’, is an organization that protects, heals and educates children and families who have experienced trauma – including abuse, neglect, poverty, toxic stress, and violence.
With the mission of helping others build better lives, the organization uses a trauma-informed, clinical framework called Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC) to encourage healing and personal growth so they can realize their dreams.
With customer obsession at the forefront of their product development, Fast & Fluid Management received a “Good Industrial Design” (GIO) award for the HA180 dispenser at this year’s Dutch Design week.
A GIO Award is a mark of quality in recognition of good craftsmanship by an independent panel of industry experts. Products which receive an award must satisfy the following professional design standards:
Adding to the Fast & Fluid Harbil Next Gen Series product family, the F&F team launched the HA180 dispenser in 2019.
Like the HA680 and HA480 dispensers, the HA180 includes ZeroPurge™ piston pump and AutoDrive ™ technologies, but in a more compact design. The HA180 is the ideal solution for small to medium-sized locations without any compromises on canister sizes and flexibility, can height and speed.
To watch a video of the HA180, click here
Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven is the largest design event in Northern Europe and presents work and concepts from more than 2,600 designers to more than 355,000 visitors from home and abroad.