Sdano led Pentair’s engineering efforts at world’s largest pumping
station to help protect New Orleans
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Pentair
Engineering Senior Director Arnold (Arnie) Sdano was recently honored by
the Hydraulic Institute with its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award. With a
career spanning more than four decades, including the past 24 years with
Pentair, Sdano continues to be a pioneer in the industry through his
leadership, engineering expertise and volunteerism.
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Pentair Engineering Senior Director Arnie Sdano was recently honored by the Hydraulic Institute with its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award. (Photo: Business Wire)
Throughout his career, Sdano dedicated himself to advancing the pump
industry. He chaired multiple American National Standards Institute
committees to develop standards that help to assure safety and the
protection of the environment. Additionally, Sdano serves on numerous
committees and work groups for the Hydraulic Institute and is an active
member in other industry associations including the Submersible
Wastewater Pump Association, the American Water Works Association and
the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Sdano was previously named
the “Member of the Year” by the Hydraulic Institute in 2012.
As an engineering leader at Pentair, Sdano has directed many of
Pentair’s most complex and technologically advanced projects including
at the world’s largest pumping station—the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
West (GIWW) Closure Complex in New Orleans. Following the devastating
flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina, Pentair custom-designed 11 pumps
to help protect the city from future storm surges. Each pump weighs
approximately 140,000 pounds, stands about 50 feet tall, and pumps up to
750,000 gallons of water per minute. Today, the pumping station helps
protect the city’s 1.2 million residents by pumping overflow canal water
back into the Gulf of Mexico at up to a maximum rate of over eight
million gallons of water per minute.
“Arnie’s work embodies Pentair’s commitment to delivering smart,
sustainable water solutions for life,” said Dr. Phil Rolchigo, EVP and
Chief Technology Officer, Pentair. “This recognition by the Hydraulic
Institute is a testament to the footprint Arnie has left not only on the
industry, but on millions of people that are protected daily thanks to
his work. We are proud to have him on the Pentair team, and congratulate
him on this significant achievement.”
ABOUT PENTAIR PLC
At Pentair, we believe the health of our
world depends on reliable access to clean water. We deliver a
comprehensive range of smart, sustainable water solutions to homes,
business and industry around the world. Our industry leading and proven
portfolio of solutions enables our customers to access clean, safe
water. Whether it’s improving, moving or enjoying water, we help manage
the world’s most precious resource. Smart, Sustainable Water Solutions.
For Life.
Pentair had revenue in 2018 of $3 billion, and trades under the ticker
symbol PNR. With approximately 130 locations in 34 countries and 10,000
employees, we believe that the future of water depends on us. To learn
more, visit Pentair.com.
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Rebecca Osborn
Pentair Communications
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E: rebecca.osborn@pentair.com
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