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It is with great sadness that Europump announces the death of Prof. Bernd Stoffel, who passed away on 8th June 2021. All those who had the pleasure of knowing him, both personally and professionally, will mourn his passing. Europump and the wider pump sector has lost a strong, valuable, and committed supporter of many years.

Franklin Electric Co. Inc. announced that Jeffery L. Taylor has been appointed Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective June 14, 2021. John J. Haines has retired as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company but will support Mr. Taylor through an interim period to ensure a seamless transition.

MANN+HUMMEL Water & Fluid Solutions (previously MICRODYN-NADIR) today announced Jeff Sanchez as the new Vice President for the group. The global membrane manufacturer has been part of MANN+HUMMEL since 2015. In his new role, Sanchez replaces Marco Nava, who has been Vice President since April 2020.

The European Federation of National Associations of Water Services elects a new president, committee chairs and Executive Board, to oversee the continued protection of Europe’s water consumers and the environment.

On Wednesday 26th May, Vanni Vignoli was elected as the 30th President of Europump, the European pump industry association. In an historic first, and in keeping with other such COVID induced adaptations, the election was undertaken digitally as part of the association’s Virtual General Assembly.

Experienced pump designer Per Abrahamsen returns to Hamworthy Pumps to take the technical side of the business to an even higher level.

Conrad Penzhorn has been appointed Managing Director of Vesconite Bearings BV, the wholly-owned Netherlands subsidiary of plain bearing and wear material manufacturer Vesconite Bearings. He joined Vesconite Bearings in 2019 as a Development Engineer, specialising in automotive applications.

Ruthman Companies, a group of global pump and valve manufacturing and service brands, has appointed Trice Zaffino to the role of Regional Sales Manager, Central Plains States US.

SEEPEX is pleased to welcome Ben Wells to the Sales team as the Territory Manager for the West region.

Franklin Electric announces changes in its Board of Directors including the election of Mr. Alok Maskara as Director of the Company.