New Faces

27 September, 2017

Continuing expansion by process valve and actuator specialist Bonomi has resulted in the appointment of a new marketing assistant.

Will Bradley, 21; who this year graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a Media & Communications degree, will help publicise Rubinetterie Bresciane, Valbia and Valpres; the three companies that make up the Bonomi Group.

Based at Bonomi’s UK headquarters in Nuneaton, Bradley says he is looking forward to putting into practise the theory he has acquired during his degree course. “It will be great to finally apply my skills in a professional capacity and my role will give me the chance to be involved in a wide range of marketing activities including campaign management, print production and social media,” he said.

Outside of work, Bradley enjoys a variety of sports, including football and gym, and he once played cricket to county standard. He also enjoys hill walking, having recently visited Snowdonia and with plans to shortly undertake Yorkshire’s Three Peaks challenge.

 Valves Online appoints South West technical sales engineer

Glynn Sanderson has joined Valves Online as South West technical sales engineer, bringing with him a high level of technical expertise with the view of helping develop and support customers in the South West.

The company comments that the appointment will strengthen its position as a leading national and local supplier of valves, controls, tube and fittings. Sanderson comes with a wealth of experience within the industry, having previously spent many years at BSS Plymouth where he is known for his technical knowledge and customer service.

“Valves Online has an excellent reputation within the industry and I am looking forward to meeting the challenges that lie ahead,” said Sanderson. “With my experience and Valves online extensive range of products we can now offer complete solutions to companies in the South West.”

Sanderson will be looking after the existing and growing number of businesses in the South West requiring valves including HVAC, dairies, food manufacturers, breweries and steam plants. With an extensive range of valves, fittings, pipe alongside technical advice, Valves Online is positioned as the one stop shop for the South West.

Gary Hopkinson, director of Valves Online said: “Glynn is going to be a great addition for the company and South West customers”.

New chairman for Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation’s Board of Directors has elected president and chief executive officer, Blake D. Moret, as chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2018. Moret, 54, succeeds Keith D. Nosbusch, who has served as chairman since 2005 and remains as a director. The company will continue to have an independent lead director.

Donald R. Parfet, lead director, said: “Since Blake became CEO and joined the Board in July 2016, he has demonstrated that he is exceptionally well-qualified to lead the company and the Board. Blake is a champion of the company’s high-performance culture with an extraordinary ability to inspire and connect with customers, employees, partners and the leadership team. The Board is confident that this leadership structure will continue to drive the Company’s success.”

Moret began his career in 1985 as a sales trainee, and subsequently served in senior positions across the organisation; including international assignments in Europe and Canada. He was promoted to senior vice president of Control Products & Solutions, one of the company’s two business segments, in 2011, and to president and chief executive officer in July 2016.

Moret earned a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. He serves on the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Board of Directors and Executive Committee and on the boards of other industry and civic organisations and is a member of the Business Roundtable.