Parker Hannifin , a global leader in motion and control technologies , announced the retirement of Joachim Guhe , President of its EMEA Group ,

after 32 years with the company . Guhe will step down on June 30 , 2025 , and remain until August 31 to ensure a smooth transition .

Thomas Ottawa , currently Vice President of Operations - Motion Systems Group Europe , will succeed Guhe as EMEA President , effective July 1 , 2025 . “ Joachim ’ s leadership has driven operational excellence and significant growth in the EMEA region ,” said Andy Ross , President and COO . “ We thank him for his remarkable contributions .”

Ottawa , who joined Parker in 1995 , has held key leadership roles , including General Manager of the Prädifa Technology Division . Since 2019 , he has been instrumental in driving profitability in his current role . “ Thomas ’ s deep expertise and leadership will propel the EMEA region forward ,” Ross added . In his new role , Ottawa will oversee nearly 14,000 employees across 22 countries .

Metalforms Heat Transfer , a division of TransTech Group , announces four new channel partners to enhance customer support for Twisted Tube ® and Brown Fintube ® Heat Exchanger products . The new partners include : � Heat Transfer Specialists of Louisiana – Serving Louisiana and Southern Mississippi . � Apogee Equipment Solutions

– Covering Texas . � Andersen & Associates –

Supporting the Western U . S . � Thermal Transfer Solutions

Ltd . – Serving Western Canada .

With extensive industry expertise , these partners strengthen Metalforms ’ ability to provide localized engineering support ,

faster response times , and superior customer service . “ This marks a pivotal expansion for Metalforms ,” said Greg Ezzell , Chief Growth Officer , TransTech Group . “ Our new partners align with our mission to deliver innovative , high-performance heat transfer solutions .” To support this growth , Metalforms has appointed Alvin Jones as Regional Sales Manager to oversee the network and ensure top-tier service . “ We are excited to enhance our support network and advance Twisted Tube ® and Brown Fintube ® technologies to better serve our customers ,” added Clint Martin , Director of Commercial Operations .

CALGAVIN , a leader in thermal design and process optimisation , has moved into a cutting-edge facility in Alcester , Warwickshire , marking a new chapter for the company . The 800-square-meter space houses the Centre for Flow Processing ( CFP ), CALGAVIN ’ s research arm , and enhances its capacity for innovation in fluid dynamics and heat transfer technology . With nearly 45 years of expertise , CALGAVIN is poised to expand its impact on industrial process optimisation . The facility features custom rigs for heat transfer testing , Planar Laser-Induced Fluorescence ( PLIF ) for in-tube mixing analysis , and advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics ( CFD )

to refine and simulate solutions . Prototyping capabilities like laser cutting , CNC machining , and 3D printing will also accelerate the development of custom solutions . The new facility strengthens CALGAVIN ’ s collaborations with partners such as the University of Birmingham , bridging academic research with industrial application . “ This move reflects our commitment to addressing tomorrow ’ s energy challenges and delivering sustainable solutions ,” said Managing Director Martin Gough . CALGAVIN is focused on driving the future of energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions across industrial sectors .