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09 Sep Emiel Lechevallier
SME Hydrogen, Leak Detection & Engineered Solutions, Ventil Test Equipment Emiel Lechevallier began his career in the oil and gas sector before joining Ventil, where he develops advanced testing solutions to improve safety and reliability across the valve industry. His work focuses on new methods for hydrogen and deep cryogenic service, including a liquid hydrogen valve testing solution and alternatives to helium for production testing. Alongside his role in the writing of international standards, Emiel is an active conference speaker and trainer...
01 Sep Vesa Lempinen
Vesa Lempinen is an experienced automation engineer with over 25 years of expertise in delivering advanced valve solutions for the process industry, oil and gas processing, and petrochemical sectors. Throughout his career, he has helped customers to optimize their flow control applications by combining deep technical knowledge with a strong understanding of industry needs. Currently, Vesa serves as Director, Valve Business at Valmet. His previous roles include: Vice President, Products and Solutions Head of Valve Product Lines Various leadership positions in product...
01 Sep Marty van Tilburg
"My name is Marty van Tilburg, and I work as a Process Control Engineer at Sitech Services in the south of the Netherlands, specializing in control valves. At Chemelot, I support clients with replacement projects and carry out inspections in overhaul workshops, during regular revisions, turnarounds, and for new valves at suppliers. Outside of work, I enjoy sports and have a particular passion for triathlons and marathons."...
06 Mar David M. Anderson
David M. Anderson is a senior leader at Score, overseeing development and global deployment of valve condition and performance monitoring solutions that drive emissions reduction, cost savings, and operational efficiency. With 42 years working in the valve industry, 31 of those at Score, he has specialised in valve diagnostics and condition monitoring for more than 25 years. A Chartered Quality Professional and Fellow of the Institute of Directors, David also holds memberships with the CQI, IoD and IAM. A time-served...
12 Jan Laurent Pefferkorn
Laurent is a Senior International Executive, with over 20 years experience in General Management and Business Development. He now leads the Projects and Severe Service BU as Executive Vice President at Velan inc. a World Leader in Valve Manufacturing. Laurent holds a bachelor's degree in economics and finance from the Institut d'études politiques de Strasbourg and a master's degree from the École de Management de Reims. His career trajectory includes working in various capacities for oil companies, as well as valve companies...
12 Dec Hu Jun
Hu Jun ,(Hefei General Machinery Research Institute Co. Ltd.) ,Senior Engineer of HGMRI. He is mainly engaged in the study of Chinese national standards and foreign industry valve and relative standards, technical services for industrial valve etc. He has participated in a number of ISO valves related international standards, and prepared a number of Chinese national and professional industry valve standards. Best regards, Hu Jun Hefei General Machinery Research Institute Co., Ltd, China. hujun0905@163.com...
22 Nov Thomas Wagner
Thomas Wagner has a Diploma Engineering degree from the University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt, Germany. Since 2003, he is working for Framatome GmbH, at Karlstein, Germany. Mr. Wagner is the Engineering Supervisor at the ISO 17025-accredited Components Qualification Department. As a Senior Test Engineer, he gained experiences in testing of fuel elements, containment venting systems, passive safety systems, pressurizer heaters, Reactor Coolant Pump seal systems and various types of valve assemblies....