Takeuchi-U.S., compact equipment manufacturer, has named Fred Hinton to a newly appointed position as technical trainer and content developer for the technical training group, effective immediately. This position was added in response to keeping up with the market growth Takeuchi has experienced. 

Meridian Energy Group Inc., the emerging growth refining firm and leading innovator in advanced technology and environmentally beneficial petroleum-processing facilities, announced today that the company has signed a letter of intent with Watco Companies,a leading rail-based transportation provider, under which Watco will serve as the main rail management contractor for the Davis Refinery with ongoing discussion for future developments.