TPT January 2013

Industry News

New CEO takes helm at EFD Group

BJØRN Eldar Petersen, a Norwegian executive with 20-plus years’ experience in the global automotive industry, has been appointed CEO of the EFD Induction Group. Mr Petersen takes over from Eivin Jørgensen, who, as planned, has stepped down on his 60 th birthday. “I’m honoured and flattered to be made CEO of this great company,” said Mr Petersen from EFD Induction’s corporate headquarters in Skien, Norway. “In fact, I was once a satisfied customer of EFD Induction, back when I was a manager at Kongsberg Automotive plants in Hvittingfoss and Rollag, Norway. So I’m already familiar with EFD Induction and how its products play key roles in everything from Formula One cars to wind turbines.” A native of Oslo, Mr Petersen earned an MBA from the Norwegian School of Management before being recruited by KongsbergAutomotive, the multinational manufacturer of driveline systems, power electronics and other critical automotive components. Before taking over at EFD Induction, Mr Petersen lived for more than three years in China, where he headed up Kongsberg Automotive’s Asian operations. For EFD Induction board member Truls Larsen, Mr Petersen’s overseas experience and executive role in Asia mesh perfectly with the Group’s strategy. “EFD Induction is in the process of becoming a seamlessly integrated global player. It is a process that will no doubt be supported by our new CEO with his strong international background

CEO Bjorn Eldar Petersen

and outlook.” Currently the world’s second largest induction heating company, the EFD Induction Group comprises 19 companies in Europe, Asia and North and South America. EFD Induction also has a significant stake in an associated Canadian company called Tekna Plasma Systems. “These are challenging times,” commented Mr Petersen. “The global economic outlook is still uncertain. But thanks to the hard work of my predecessor, EFD Induction is well positioned to thrive. We have technologies that are proven to cut costs and improve quality for our customers.” Akeen sportsman, Mr Petersen enjoys literature and music, and spending time with his wife Tone and their three sons.

EFD Induction – Norway Website: www.efd-induction.com

Indowater 2013 INDONESIA’s largest international water and wastewater trade show – Indowater 2013 – will be held from 3 to 5 July 2013 at Jakarta Convention Center, in conjunction with Indorenergy and Indowaste. The event takes place every year, alternately in Jakarta and Surabaya. The trade show is organised by PT Napindo Media Ashatama, in association with Merebo Messe Marketing in charge of the Europe, American & Australia Pavilion. The last Indowater Jakarta in 2011 attracted 336 exhibitors from 24 countries, and 7,200 trade visitors.

Merebo Messe Marketing – Germany Email: contact@merebo.com Website: www.indowater.merebo.com

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