LAWRENCE, Mass. – Asahi/America, Inc. has announced the addition of Damon Cuestas to the technical field service team, effective as of February 5, 2024. Cuestas will assist customers with training and installing Asahi/America’s single and double wall industrial and high purity piping systems through thermofusion processes.
ZURICH, Switzerland – The ABB board of directors has appointed Morten Wierod as chief executive officer. He will take office on August 1, 2024, and succeed Björn Rosengren, who will step down from his position as chief executive officer effective July 31, 2024, and retire as of December 31, 2024.
From August 1, 2024, until the end of the year, Rosengren will advise and assist Wierod and the executive committee to ensure a seamless transition.
WASHINGTON, DC – Xylem Inc. has announced the appointment of Radhika Fox as senior advisor to the company.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Zoeller Company has announced that Bill Zoeller will become CEO, effective May 1, 2024. Zoeller Company’s board of directors, with the support of executive search firm Kensington International, selected Bill, current chief operating officer, to lead the company as CEO upon the retirement in May of John Zoeller, who will have served for 22 years.
ESPOO, Finland – Valmet's board of directors has appointed Thomas Hinnerskov president and CEO of Valmet, and he will start in the position during the second half of the year. Hinnerskov succeeds Pasi Laine, who will continue as the president and CEO of Valmet until his successor starts.
STURTEVANT, Wis. – DSI/Dynamatic welcomes Greg Golz as a new industrial sales specialist working with their industrial market customers. With more than 15 years of experience in outside and inside sales plus account management, Golz loves creating lasting customer relationships to drive new business growth. Golz also has experience in technical support, purchasing and inventory management from several manufacturers and distributors in southeastern Wisconsin.
MIAMI, Fla. - Pleuger has announced its strategic acquisition of AVI International, a Connecticut-based specialist in the upgrade, repair and service of rotating equipment. This acquisition signifies a major expansion of Pleuger into the North American markets, marking a new chapter in the company’s history of innovation and engineering excellence. Pleuger also has manufacturing facilities in Germany and France.
MIAMI, Fla. – Pleuger Industries has announced that Luc Chabas is rejoining Pleuger as the new chief commercial officer, fortifying their global management team during a pivotal period of corporate expansion. With his expertise, Pleuger feels set to bolster their international commercial development and enhance their engagement with major customers worldwide.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Water Council has announced that Scott Beightol, partner at Milwaukee law firm Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, has been appointed the new chairman of its board of directors.
STAFFORDSHIRE, UK – Wilo UK has acquired Arfon Rewinds Limited (trading as Arfon Engineering Services) in a move that further increases the company’s water management pump servicing capability.
The acquisition will enable Wilo UK to extend its service capability in key water management operations, including installation, repair, condition monitoring and general pump maintenance.