industry update
Change in Valmet ’ s executive team
Janne Pynnönen has been appointed Senior Vice President of Operational Development at Valmet . He will be a member of Valmet ’ s Executive Team and |
report to President and CEO Pasi Laine . Janne Pynnönen began his career at Valmet in 2020 , and he is currently holding the position |
of Vice President , R & D . Before joining Valmet , he worked in versatile business management and development roles and R & D in Stora Enso since 2003002E . “ After a thorough recruitment process with many excellent candidates , we have chosen Janne Pynnönen to lead our Operational Development function further . Janne is known for his deep technological know-how and good customer knowledge , which he has gained after working for a long time in one of Valmet ’ s key customer industries . Since 2020 , Janne has been successfully leading our R & D function introducing and implementing a new |
R & D strategy and vision for Valmet , developing the way to operate , and creating a large R & D ecosystem program called Beyond Circularity supporting the green transition . With this background , Janne will further strengthen the technological and customer understanding of the Executive Team , and his collaborative approach will be an asset in taking the different Operational Development related functions forward ,” says Pasi Laine , President and CEO of Valmet . Janne Pynnönen succeeds Julia Macharey , who is leaving Valmet at the end of January , as announced in August 2023 . |
Oliver expands operational facilities in Malaysia
Oliver Valves expands its operational facilities in Malaysia and relocates its sales and engineering offices to larger office space in Kuala Lumpur . The move will allow for greater efficiencies to be made in servicing the customers and continue its growth plan to deliver large-scale and specialist engineering projects in Asia .
Velan appoints James Mannebach as CEO
Velan Inc . ( Velan ) announces that its board of directors has appointed Mr . James Mannebach as CEO of Velan . Mr . Mannebach is the Chair of the Board of Directors of Velan and was previously the interim CEO . “ We believe it ’ s in Velan ’ s best interests for Mr . Mannebach to be confirmed as CEO . Mr .
Mannebach has demonstrated he has all the qualities required to lead Velan into the next stage of its evolution ” commented Mr . Tom Velan , Chairman of Velan Holding Co . Ltd ., the controlling shareholder of Velan . “ I am very excited to transition from my recent interim role and join the team as the CEO of Velan ,” said James Mannebach . “ With the benefit of five years of insight from my position on the board , these past few months have confirmed my belief in the potential of this great company . I ’ d like to thank the Velan family for their trust in me . I look forward to working with our teams around the world as we write the next chapter in the company ’ s history together .”
Total Valve partners with Crane ChemPharma & Energy
Total Valve Systems has partnered with Crane ChemPharma & Energy to distribute and service their valve products . Total Valve will represent Crane brands including Xomox , Pacific Valves , Hoke , Westlock Controls ,
Saunders , and patented products like Duo-Chek and Noz-Chek non-slam check valves . Crane ChemPharma & Energy designs and manufactures high-performance valves , actuation , fittings and more for demanding applications in chemical processing , biotech , pharmaceuticals , oil / gas , refining and power generation . Total Valve Systems is a distributor and valve service center with over 40 years of experience . Crane Co . provides a range of trusted brands and innovative portfolio to customers worldwide .
Hyundai Engineering of South Korea awarded Neway Valve
Hyundai Engineering of South Korea has awarded Neway Valve the title of strategic partner , the first time granting this to a Chinese supplier . Hyundai Engineering has cooperated with Neway Valve for years , increasing purchase of valves for fine chemicals , fuels , power , refining , and LNG industries .
Hyundai Engineering ’ s Shanghai Office visited Neway Valve , led by the general manager . Neway ’ s overseas business heads hosted and discussed future projects and cooperation . The strategic partner title shows Hyundai Engineering ’ s recognition of Neway ’ s products and services . It reflects anticipation of further cooperation .
50 Valve World March 2024 www . valve-world . net