Pleuger Industries Announces New Chief Commercial Officer Luc Chabas

Flacks Group, the parent company of Pleuger Industries, announces the acquisition of Artemyn, a division previously owned by Imerys SA, a publicly listed company on the Euronext. This strategic acquisition marks Flacks Group’s significant entry into the mining industry, reinforcing its diversified portfolio and global reach.

PLEUGER, a pioneer in the manufacture of submersible motors and pumps, is celebrating its 95th anniversary this July. Founded in Berlin in 1929, PLEUGER has been based in Hamburg since 1945 and in Hamburg Wandsbek on Friedrich-Ebert-Damm since 1951.

PLEUGER announces 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 into the North American markets, marking a new chapter in the company’s history of innovation and engineering excellence. The company also has manufacturing facilities in Germany and France.

Flowserve Corporation and Pleuger Industries GmbH are pleased to announce an early mutual resolution to all pending legal disputes between the parties through the establishment of a cooperative commercial relationship for the foreseeable future.

ITT Inc. announced the appointment of Fernando Roland as president of its Industrial Process (IP) business, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Luca Savi. Roland succeeds David Steblein, who retired earlier this year after more than 30 years with the company. IP, one of ITT’s three segments, is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets.

Celeros Flow Technology has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Rich Morin as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO). Based in Houston, TX, he will provide leadership and direction for the full scope of fulfilment activities across Celeros FT’s Pumps, Valves and Closures product groups.