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Former PDX Manager Kroner appointed new Pentair Südmo MD

Former PDX general manager Heinz-Jürgen Kroner has been appointed as the new managing director of Pentair Südmo Components GmbH, Germany.

Kroner will be responsible for the further development and strategic positioning of Südmo Components GmbH and Südmo Projects GmbH. Kroner will report to Olaf Müller, vice president, Pentair Process Technologies Beverages & Niches.

“I am very happy to welcome Heinz-Jürgen Kroner to Pentair Südmo,” said Olaf Müller. “He brings significant expertise in his field and the commitment to further expanding the position of Pentair Südmo as a benchmark in terms of quality and technological leadership in the beverage, food and pharma industries.”

Kroner joins Südmo with vast know-how related to the food and beverage industry, bringing more than 20 years of experience. Previously, Kroner was member of the board of the Process Engineering Segment of the GEA Group AG, with responsibility for the worldwide Liquid Processing business. Kroner also was managing director of APV Rosista Germany. (bmg)