September 2020

Reynolds Contamination Control has appointed design product engineer Peter Remmert (62) as engineering director. Remmert founded specialist company HPR Solutions nearly 20 years ago and will continue to run the company. However, he will now be sharing his expertise and specialist knowledge with Reynolds as the two companies look to create bespoke solutions for a greater range of customers. Proficient in 3D design and the manufacture of high- and low- volume items from raw materials, his wide-ranging experience also includes fault analysis on laser optical electro mechanical scanning devices, the customising or re-design of equipment to work in harsh environments and extreme temperatures, Ansys CFD, CFX and other simulation tools, Remmert also has extensive experience with the design and build of hydraulic actuators, power tools, cold steel cutting devices, robotic arms and attachments for ultra-deep sea remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to work in a wide range of conditions and power sources. He is also highly experienced with Geomagic – the professional engineering software brand of 3D Systems. The company’s products focus on computer aided design with the emphasis on 3D scanning. Remmert’s client list includes recent contracts successfully completed for Laser Wire Solutions, Evoqua Water Technologies, FPE Seals, a worldwide distributor and manufacturer of polymeric seals and hydraulic cylinder parts, has appointed Steve Ellis as its new managing director. He assumes the role following the recent retirement of Nick Davies after four successful years at FPE. Ellis previously worked for LoneStar Group, a global manufacturer and distributor of high- performance fasteners, sealing products and precision engineered components to the world’s energy markets. He was responsible for group purchasing at LoneStar before moving to Ningbo, China as managing director of LoneStar PHIT and, most recently, Houston, Texas where he was managing director of LoneStar Fasteners and LoneStar Sealing Technologies. Alessandro Lala, CEO International Seals at Diploma PLC, comments: “We are delighted to welcome Steve to the group. He brings with him a wealth of leadership and procurement experience and his appointment will ensure that we have a strong team to facilitate our continued growth.” He adds: I would also like to thank Nick Davies for his incredible contribution to the company during the four years he spent with the business, and who did an excellent job of navigating FPE through recent months, ensuring safe working conditions for his colleagues and managing the business through difficult circumstances. I wish him the very best for the future.” Ellis says of his appointment: “I am honoured be to be leading FPE Seals into the next stage of its future growth. I look forward to working with the team and developing new solutions that will bring added value and satisfaction for our customers.” New managing director for FPE Seals EnerMech has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Behzad Kazerani as chief business development officer. Kazerani will be responsible for the company’s global business development function, overseeing an expanded BD team which will spearhead an ambitious growth strategy over the next five years. EnerMech, a specialist in integrated mechanical and electrical services, has recently made several senior BD and sales director appointments as chief executive officer Christian Brown focuses on transforming the business and exploiting growth in new markets. Headquartered in Aberdeen, UK, EnerMech has global operations in 22 countries in Europe, Americas, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Caspian and Australasia, servicing the international energy and infrastructure sectors. EnerMech CEO Christian Brown says: “The addition of Behzad to our team will enable EnerMech to strategically drive sales and development more consistently across all of our service lines and end markets.” Kazerani has more than 25 years’ experience in the global oil and gas industry, including upstream, downstream, midstream and LNG. His knowhow covers engineering and design, business development, opportunity pursuit, partnership agreements, commercial models and contract negotiation. Kazerani has held senior positions at KBR, Petrofac, IHI and most recently at Houston-based Halff TriTex. He comments: “I am delighted to be joining EnerMech at an exciting time in the company’s evolution and I look forward to being part of an executive team which will realise the company’s full potential in existing and new markets.” Reynolds appoints engineering director EnerMech welcomes chief business development officer www.hpmag.co.uk HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS September 2020 45 NEW FACES Spectrum Technologies, Kirintec, Schaltbau Machine Electrics and Hydro Industries. Technical director (sensors) Wayne Hubball, comments: “It wouldn’t be an overstatement to describe Peter as a genius in his particular field. He has vast experience and will be a valuable asset to Reynolds Contamination Control. We are absolutely delighted that he has joined us.” Remmert’s arrival signals a new phase in Reynolds’ development – and one of the building blocks of its five-year growth plan. The company has made a name for itself with its quest to boost filtration and particle control – and overall cleanliness in fluids. Along with training and consultancy services, the company designs and builds bespoke rigs for clients – including Formula 1 racing teams – looking for the highest possible standards. Remmert says: “I think there are lots of great opportunities. Wayne and I will be putting our heads together with the aim of building up a portfolio of good quality kit – not just bespoke equipment that gives customers a competitive edge, but also competitively priced high-volume items that generate plenty of repeat business.” Steve Ellis. Behzad Kazerani. Peter Remmert.