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ROSEDALE, Md. – Process Wastewater Technologies LLC (PWTech), an American manufacturer of sludge handling products, welcomes Chris Hubbard as joint business development manager and regional sales manager. Hubbard brings more than 20 years of water industry experience, joining the executive team at a critical juncture in wastewater treatment marked by a heightened focus on efficiency and environmental challenges.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Busch Vacuum Solutions announced Jennifer Ploskina as Vice President of Industrial Vacuum Sales in the U.S. In this role, Ploskina will direct strategic sales operations and business development in the industrial vacuum market. Busch’s major industrial customers include companies in the food, packaging, chemical, pharmaceutical, metallurgy and plastics markets.

Founded in 1974, Pedrollo Group is an Italian family company in the water pumps industry. The group recently acquired a majority share of Superior Pump, the brand name for Michel Sales Company, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Superior Pump designs, manufactures and markets residential and commercial water pumps and systems with a presence in the North American market. Charlie Michel III will remain minority shareholder and CEO of Superior Pump.

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – SJE announced that Bjorn Haldorsen has joined the leadership team as president of the engineered division. His position is new to the company and will emphasize customer focus and growth execution. The engineered division will expand through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions. Haldorsen experience in running businesses in similar industries with comparable strategic focus aligns well with SJE.