Abresist Corp. Changes Name to Abresist Kalenborn Corp.

Abresist Corp. has changed its name to Abresist Kalenborn Corp. In business since 1977, Abresist Kalenborn Corp., Urbana, Ind., manufactures and installs a range of mineral- and ceramic-based abrasion-resistant protective linings. It is part of Kalenborn International GmbH & Co. KG, a parent company to 12 subsidiaries with facilities in Asia, Europe, North America and South America.

IPR Names Vellano VP Sales, Marketing

Mike Vellano has been named vice president of sales and marketing at IPR, provider of underground rehabilitation services. Vellano had served as general manager at RePipe, a division of IPR.

Wachs Partners with JD7 on Pipeline Services

Wachs Water Services has partnered with JD7 Pipeline Services Ltd. to provide proprietary leak detection and pipeline assessment technologies. JD7’s Investigator provides HDTV images of the inside of pipelines, identifying tuberculation, features, liner condition and laterals while simultaneously detecting leaks in the line. WWS will also offer the LDS1000 leak detection system used on existing transmission lines. The product provides an HDTV image up to 3,000 feet from the point of entry into a pipeline without interrupting service.

RapidView Names Keranko Director of Sales

RapidView LLC has named Steve Keranko director of sales for both domestic markets and abroad. He has 15 years experience in technology sales and marketing. Keranko earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University with an emphasis in marketing and management.

Haaker, Son of Company Founder, Passes Away

John William “Bill” Haaker, 59, son of Haaker Equipment Co. founder John Haaker, passed away Dec. 17. Haaker joined the company in 1972, helping start and build the business. He also was a founding member of the Southern Section Collection Systems Committee (SSCSC). Haaker is survived by his wife, Cindy, son, Jake, and daughter, Robin. Memorial services were held Jan. 3.

Consortium Seeks U.S. Businesses for Global Projects Database

The Consortium for Global Development, through its Global Contractors Library database, seeks to match U.S. companies with projects in the $130 billion global development market. The consortium is especially seeking small, medium and SBA 8(a) businesses. For more information on available projects and the free database listing, go to www.cfglobaldevelopment.com or www.global-contractors.com.