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26 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 60th 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
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
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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
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CEO Bjorn Eldar Petersen