NEWS: GE acquires Lufkin Industries for $3.3B In a recent acquisition, GE broadened its artificial lift capabilities with Lufkin Industries, a provider of artificial lift technologies for the oil and gas industry. READ... Manpower survey anticipates Q3 2013 moderate hiring climate Canadian employers expect a moderate hiring climate ahead, but some remain hopeful for the coming quarter. READ... Nexen donating Balzac field equipment and more to SAIT A partnership between Nexen and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) aims to help increase training opportunities for students in the energy industry. READ... Imperial Oil to convert Dartmouth refinery to terminal In order to continually serve east coast Canadian markets, Imperial Oil will be converting its Dartmouth refinery into a terminal operation. READ... Emerson acquires Groveley Detection Emerson Process Management has acquired UK-based Groveley Detection, which claims it was the first company to develop a piezo-electric based ultrasonic gas leak detector. READ...

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

August 11-15 23rd World Mining Congress and Expo Montreal, Que.

September 10-13 Optimizing Mine Operations Toronto, Ont.

September 24 Partners in Training - Shutdowns & Turnarounds Sudbury, Ont.

Check out the Calendar of Events on the REM website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

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