Satellite Industries announces John Babcock as CEO
Satellite Industries announced the promotion of John Babcock to CEO. Babcock served as president of Satellite Industries for the past eight years and has worked for the portable sanitation industry manufacturer for more than 30 years. He joined Satellite Industries in 1992 as a customer service representative, advancing through multiple leadership positions in the company from vice president of Satellite Japan to vice president of supply chain, vice president of finance, chief financial officer, president and now to CEO. Satellite is in its 65th year of serving the portable sanitation industry.
SSPMA offers new scholarship program
The Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association announced the opening of its 2024/2025 SSPMA scholarship program. This year’s program will award up to two scholarships for $2,500 each to students working toward an associate, bachelor’s, master’s degree or appropriate certification/trade associated with wastewater management. Applicants may apply online at sspma.org/scholarship by June 1. Formed in 1956, the SSPMA is a North American trade organization representing a majority of the manufacturers of sump, effluent and sewage pumps, together with component and accessory suppliers.
