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Siemens has appointed Markus Grabmeier as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its Electrical Products (EP) Business Unit at Smart Infrastructure, effective June 1, 2026. He succeeds Andreas Matthé, who will remain available in an advisory capacity until his transition into retirement at the end of September 2026.

The sales team at Armstrong Industrial has been further strengthened with three recent appointments to serve customers in North America and in the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

Pump Action Limited, a provider of pump and engineering solutions, announces the appointment of David McIntosh as their new Sales Director. David brings over 15 years of experience in the pump industry. His extensive technical expertise, market knowledge and proven ability to adapt to evolving industry demands will ensure that Pump Action continues to deliver and go above and beyond for our customers.

CIRCOR International announces the appointment of Mike Daricilar as Vice President of Operations for its Warren, Massachusetts facility. In this role, Daricilar will lead operations strategy and execution, with a focus on strengthening delivery performance, instilling disciplined operating fundamentals, and reinforcing engagement and communication across the site to drive sustained operational performance.

AUMA underwent a reorganisation at the start of 2026. With its new organisational structure and expanded executive board, the company is strengthening its long-term viability in an increasingly complex market environment.

The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has appointed Carey Guerin-Oliver to support members in implementing and progressing through its Codes of Practice, reinforcing the Association’s commitment to raising standards across the repair of rotating electrical equipment.

Håkan Andersson has been appointed President of the Industrial Technique business area and member of Group Management, effective June 1, 2026. Håkan Andersson is currently President for the General Industry and Assembly Systems division within the same business area.

Valmet’s Chief Financial Officer Katri Hokkanen has decided to leave the company to pursue an opportunity outside of Valmet. She will continue in her current position to lead Finance and be an active member of Valmet’s Executive Leadership team until the end of September 2026 to ensure an orderly and seamless transition.

Armstrong Fluid Technology announced the appointment of Danilo Elez as Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Elez will lead the company’s next phase of growth and innovation.

The company now has a permanent presence at the Budapest office of its mother company Bufab in Hungary. BUMAX will focus on establishing the BUMAX brand and better supporting customers across the Eastern European region – particularly in the Baltic states, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, the Balkans and Turkey.