IN FOCUS

With the start of his term, Winnecken is focusing on enhancing competitiveness, advocating for reliable framework conditions, and increasing the visibility of the industry.

Following its acquisition of compressor manufacturer Köhler & Hörter (KOHO Kompressorsysteme, or KOHO) last year, the marine pump and gauging system specialist Svanehoj has appointed long-time Neuman & Esser executive Jens Wulff as Managing Director of KOHO and Head of Compressors at Svanehoj.

Valmet announced on July 24, 2026 that Pia Aaltonen-Forsell had been appointed Chief Financial Officer and member of the Valmet Executive Leadership Team, with a planned start date no later than the end of January 2027.

Valmet has appointed Max Luedtke as Executive Vice President, Pulp, Energy and Circularity business area and a member of Valmet’s Executive Leadership Team. He will start in his position on September 1, 2026, and will be based in Tikkurila, Vantaa, Finland.

NETZSCH Pumps USA, a provider of complex fluid handling solutions, announces that James Brown has joined NETZSCH as LACT Pipeline Territory Sales Manager.

VSX – VOGEL SOFTWARE GmbH, a company of the Everfield Group and the European market leader in selection and configuration software for the pump industry, announces a change in leadership. Dr. Ulrich Dümichen has assumed the position of CEO, effective August 1, 2026.

Valmet has appointed Pia Aaltonen-Forsell (M. Soc.Sc. (Econ.), MBA) Chief Financial Officer and member of the Valmet Executive Leadership Team. In this position Aaltonen-Forsell will report to the President and CEO Thomas Hinnerskov and she will start in the position at the latest at the end of January 2027.

Sami Riekkola, Executive Vice President, Pulp, Energy and Circularity business area, and a member of Valmet’s Executive Leadership Team, has decided to leave Valmet to pursue an opportunity outside of Valmet. His last day at Valmet will be January 22, 2027, at the latest. The recruitment process for his successor will be initiated immediately.

NETZSCH Pumps USA announces that Larry Condon has joined the company as the Biogas Market Manager. In his new position, Larry will assume responsibility for developing, implementing, and managing programs that support Biogas customers, engineering firms, integrators, and associated marketing initiatives for NETZSCH Pumps USA.

NETZSCH Pumps USA, a leading provider of complex fluid handling solutions, is pleased to announce that Brad Schard has joined the company as Sales Director for the Oil & Gas business field.