CCI Piping Systems opens third facility in Louisiana
CCI Piping Systems opened its third manufacturing building in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, celebrating the milestone with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony attended by employees, community partners and local leaders. The expansion marks a major step forward in the company’s long‑term growth strategy and reinforces its commitment to delivering high‑quality piping solutions across the water and wastewater industry. The new 24,000-square-foot facility significantly increases CCI’s production footprint, allowing the company to boost manufacturing output to meet rising national and international demand and shorten lead time for customers. It will also enhance product quality and consistency through improved workflow and equipment layout and support future innovation with dedicated space for product development and testing. The expansion also reflects CCI’s ongoing commitment to the Louisiana workforce. The additional building creates opportunities for new jobs, skill development and long‑term economic growth in the region.
Smith & Loveless celebrates 80th anniversary
Smith & Loveless celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2026. Since 1946, the company has served municipalities and utilities, federal and military facilities, commercial industries and mining operations worldwide by improving water and fluid purification and transfer infrastructure through industry-changing innovations focused on performance, installation, operational simplicity, and long-term value. As its ninth decade begins, Smith & Loveless plans to continue investing in developing technologies that help utilities and industrial users manage aging infrastructure, address workforce and operational challenges, and meet evolving regulatory requirements.
KROHNE dedicates production capacity to support growth in AI-driven data centers
KROHNE has made a major commitment to the fast-growing data center sector by dedicating a significant portion of its annual production capacity to meet escalating demand. This strategic move is designed to support the infrastructure behind AI and cloud growth where accurate, reliable flow measurement is essential to mission-critical cooling and process operations. As the demand for scalable, high-performing cooling systems in data centers continues to rise, KROHNE is positioning itself as a foundational supplier to help accelerate construction timelines without compromising on measurement integrity. To support this initiative, KROHNE has also established a dedicated Center of Excellence at its KROHNE America facility in Beverly, Massachusetts, located just outside of Boston. This new hub focuses exclusively on the data center industry and brings together specialized engineering, technical support and sales professionals to address the evolving needs of this dynamic market.
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