The Hydraulic Institute today announced plans to offer a new opportunity for engineering consultants and pump users to participate as “Standards Partners” beginning in 2007.

Since 1917, the Hydraulic Institute has worked as the largest association of pump industry manufacturers in North America. North American corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships and government agencies that are engineering firms, provide engineering services, or are end-users of pumps are eligible to receive a valuable package of HI products and services.

The Institute is pleased to announce that Mechanical Solutions, Inc. (www.mechsol.com), a 25-person engineering research and consulting firm active in the pump compressor and turbine industries, is the first company to become an HI Standards Partner. The company performs analysis, testing, and troubleshooting services for OEMs and end-users.

“Being associated with the Hydraulic Institute is useful for a company that wants to be a significant pump industry player,” said Bill Marscher, President and Technical Director of Mechanical Solutions, Inc. “Through participation in the standard development discussion process, middle management and senior staff are able to contribute while being able to network with the engineers and CEOs who are the movers and shakers of the industry. The new ‘Standards Partner’ website links and consultants directory also provide substantial support to our future business growth.”

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