DUBLIN – Eaton has announced the appointment of Omar Zaire to president, Corporate and Electrical Sector, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Zaire succeeds Tim Darkes, who has announced his upcoming retirement from Eaton, effective June 1, 2025. Zaire will report to Heath Monesmith, chief operating officer, Electrical Sector, and will join Eaton’s senior leadership team.
New Hires/Promotions/Recognitions
HELSINKI, Finland – Metso’s board of directors has appointed Sami Takaluoma (born 1973, M.Sc. (Eng.)) as Metso’s new president and CEO. He will assume his duties on November 1, 2024. Metso’s current President and CEO, Pekka Vauramo, will continue with the company as per his contract until the end of 2024, ensuring a smooth transition of responsibilities. Takaluoma has been with Metso since 1997 and has led Metso’s Services business area since 2021.
HOUSTON, Texas – AUC Group, LLC (“AUC”), a member of Seven Seas Water Group, announced the acquisition of key assets of WAWCON, Inc, a prominent manufacturer of clarifier internals. This strategic acquisition strengthens AUC's design expertise and broadens the company's capacity to meet the increasing demand for larger, customized water and wastewater treatment plants, supporting the expansion of its Water-as-a-Service solutions.
STAMFORD, Conn. – ITT Inc. has announced the election of Maggie Chu to its board of directors. Chu currently serves as chief human resources officer of Littelfuse, Inc., a global manufacturer of circuit protection and power control components serving customers across industrial, transportation and electronics end markets with a market capitalization of more than $6 billion.
LAWRENCE, Mass. – Asahi/America, Inc. has announced the addition of Tony Catricala to its outside sales team as district sales manager.
HOUSTON – Jetstream of Houston, LLP has announced the rebranding of its rental division, FS Solutions, to Jetstream Rentals. The rebrand aligns with Jetstream’s commitment to providing a unified brand experience and further strengthens its position as a premier provider of waterblasting solutions across the United States.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a developer, manufacturer and supplier of precision seals, bearings and custom-molded polymer components, has named Heather Castleman president of the Industrial Americas business unit of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions.
DANVILLE, Calif. – Covenant Technical Solutions (CTS) has announced the addition of Blake DePaola to its leadership team as the Southern California vice president of operations.
LUND, Sweden – Alfa Laval has announced that Sammy Hulpiau has been appointed president of the food and water division effective September 1, 2024. Hulpiau joined Alfa Laval in 1988 and during his 36 years with the company he has held multiple senior leadership positions.
APPLETON, Wis. – Werner Electric Supply announces Jeff McGee has joined the company as the director of industrial sales for the Southeast Wisconsin region. McGee has over 20 years of experience in industrial automation, manufacturing engineering and executive leadership.
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – SJE is excited to announce that Matt Murray has joined SJE as vice president of sales – CLT Division as of Monday, July 15, 2024. Murray replaces former VP of Sales, Richard Rankka, following his recent retirement.
DUBLIN – The board of directors of intelligent power management company Eaton has named Paulo Ruiz president and chief operating officer of Eaton and a member of the board of directors, effective September 2, 2024. Ruiz will be appointed chief executive officer of Eaton on June 1, 2025. He succeeds Craig Arnold, who will retire on May 31, 2025, having reached Eaton’s mandatory officer retirement age of 65.
DEXTER, Mich. – QED Environmental Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of environmental products and subsidiary of Graco Inc., has appointed Mike Sebion as its new President.
LAWRENCE, Mass. – Asahi/America, Inc. has announced the promotion of Mark Monroe to vice president of sales for the East and Central Regions of the United States, effective as of August 1, 2024.
DENVER, Colo. – The American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) board of directors today selected Cheryl Porter from Detroit, Mich., as the association’s next president-elect.
The board also selected four vice presidents and two directors-at-large during its annual winter meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
MANCHESTER, U.K. – RMI Pressure Systems has appointed Corey Ulrich as sales manager for North America.
According to Joe Keenan, global managing director for Industrial Fluid Flow Solutions at RMI Pressure Systems, the appointment will support the company’s ongoing growth in mining and industrial segments in the United States and Canada.
DUBLIN – Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced that Karenann Terrell has been elected to the company’s board of directors effective July 24, 2024.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – BFC Solutions recently announced Jason Cocco’s appointment as president and chief revenue officer. Cocco brings with him a proven track record of success in national field service businesses. His most recent role as CRO at Smart Care, a national foodservice equipment and refrigeration service provider, saw significant growth. Prior to this, he served as SVP of sales at Restaurant Technologies, a national provider of commercial kitchen solutions.
ST. LOUIS - Mo. – The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) announces new international officers for the 2024-2025 administrative year.