PHILIPPINES - Grundfos has announced the appointment of Jonathan Breton to the role of General Manager of Grundfos Philippines, with effect from Jan. 1, 2020.

In his role, Breton will be responsible for the overall sales operation within the Philippines market in key business areas: industry, commercial business services, domestic business services, business development and aftermarket service sales. He will report to Chee Khuan Leong, area managing director, South Asia, Grundfos.

Metso announced changes to its executive team on Jan. 2, 2020.

Kalle Sipilä has been appointed President, Pumps business area and a member of Metso’s executive team from Jan. 2 onwards. Previously, he has been operationally in charge of the Pumps business area in addition to his role as head of Finance and Business Control of the Minerals Services business area. 

WORTHINGTON, Ohio — Hyperion Materials & Technologies, a global specialist in developing hard and super-hard materials for a wide range of demanding applications, on Jan. 1 completed the acquisition of AFC Hartmetall, a cemented carbide tool blank manufacturer, marking the close of the highly complementary agreement announced in September.

JACKSON, Miss. - LEC, which specializes in automation control engineering and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) enablement, announced that Scott Walker will serve as the company’s new director of sales. 
 
Walker brings 20-plus years of sales, marketing and business development experience to LEC, where he will be responsible for managing day-to-day sales endeavors and ensuring success with LEC’s channel partner network.