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Atlas Copco has appointed Ken Revell and Stef Lievens to lead its Compressor Technique Service (CTS) division in the UK. The division has recently been re-structured to help customers improve the uptime of their compressed air and vacuum systems through an expanded range of aftermarket services, including air compressor optimisation, big data analysis, remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, as well as genuine spare parts and service.

The Board of Directors of Sulzer has appointed Armand Sohet as Chief Human Resources Officer and member of the Executive Committee. Frenchman Armand Sohet, 50 years old, joins Sulzer from General Electric.

GF’s Chief Financial Officer Roland Abt (59) has been proposed for nomination as member of the Board of Swisscom AG. He has therefore decided to step down at the end of 2016.

Since January 2016, a reformed management structure takes care of further economic growth at Lewa-Nikkiso Group and drives forward the integration of the newly arranged Industrial Division. This division consists of the LEWA group, Geveke NV, Nikkiso Cryo and the Nikkiso Japanese pump business activities.

Jet Edge, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has promoted Josh Bauer to service manager. Bauer is responsible for managing all aspects of Jet Edge’s waterjet service department, supporting customers worldwide.

Parker Hannifin Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has elected Thomas L. Williams, current Chief Executive Officer and a Director, as Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2016. Mr. Williams succeeds Donald E. Washkewicz, who will remain a Director.

The Fluid Sealing Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Carl Jones to its Board of Directors. Mr. Jones is currently the Global Product Specialist for Packing Fibers Sealant Technologies at W.L. Gore & Associates, a materials technology company based in Newark, DE.

Parker Hannifin Corporation announced that Mark J. Hart has been named Executive Vice President, Human Resources and External Affairs, effective January 1, 2016. Mr. Hart succeeds Daniel S. Serbin who has announced his intention to retire after 35 years of dedicated service. Mr. Serbin will stay on with the company for a period of time to support this leadership transition.

Ulrich Graf will step down as member of the Board of Directors of Georg Fischer Ltd. The Board of Directors will propose Riet Cadonau for election as a new member.

Crane announced that its Board of Directors elected Peter O. Scannell as a Director of Crane Co. effective December 7, 2015.