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Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for building services, water management, and groundwater, is pleased to welcome Brian Dretske as the new Regional Sales Manager of Water Management for the Northwest Region, United States.

Baker Hughes Incorporated and General Electric Company announced the executive team that will lead Baker Hughes, a GE Company upon closing of their proposed transaction to combine GE’s Oil & Gas business with Baker Hughes.

Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for building services, water management, and groundwater, is pleased to welcome Tim Stapula as the new Director of Marketing.

Atlas Copco has announced the appointment of Alexander Pavlov as General Manager for its Compressor Technique business in the United Kingdom and Ireland. In this new role, Alexander will lead local operations with a clear mission to strengthen even further the market leader status of Atlas Copco Compressors across the region.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, a global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that John G. Dedinsky, Vice President – Global Supply Chain and Procurement, will retire after 38 years of dedicated service to the company. The Board of Directors has elected Thomas C. Gentile, to succeed Mr. Dedinsky as Vice President – Global Supply Chain, effective July 1, 2017.

Xylem, a global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, announced two international appointments at its dewatering business, which are effective immediately.

Atlas Copco s Board of Directors appointed Ronnie Leten, the Group’s retiring President and CEO, to become Chair of the company that will be dividended out in 2018 provided shareholder approval.

The Supervisory Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft extended the appointment as Chief Financial Officer of Dr. Helmut Schmale (60) by another 3 years until March 31, 2021.

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced that it has appointed Donald P. Kenney as President, North America Water Systems.

ABB China Managing Director Chun-Yuan Gu is appointed President of the Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region; Frank Duggan succeeds Bernhard Jucker as President of the Europe region; both will be members of the Executive Committee.