EagleBurgmann U.S, part of worldwide sealing company EagleBurgmann, with headquarters in Houston and nine service centers strategically located throughout the United States, is pleased to announce that Marcus Pillion has been named president. Pillion will be responsible for the strategic and operational performance of this key subsidiary, part of EagleBurgmann’s extensive operations throughout the globe providing world class sealing solutions and world class service. Furthermore, Pillion will be representing EagleBurgmann in the local Houston community where it is focused on continuing to build strong ties developed over its 23 years presence in the nation’s fourth largest city.
Sebastian Weiss, vice president of EagleBurgmann responsible for North & South America, stated: “We are pleased to have the experience and talent that Marcus Pillion brings to this key subsidiary in the world’s largest mechanical seal market.”
Commenting on his appointment, Pillion stated “I am thrilled to be working with such a talented and dedicated group of people focused on supplying critical engineered solutions that improve the operational performance of our customers.”
A graduate of the College of Wooster, Pillion has been involved in all facets of the business, including general management, sales, marketing, engineering, supply, installation and service and has more than 15 years experience in the pump and engineered systems industry. Pillion is a member of the Association of Suppliers to the Paper Industry (ASPI) and is on its board of directors. He is also a member of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) where he is a member of the Hydraulics & Lubrication Committee.
EagleBurgmann, a member of the Freudenberg and EKK Groups, is a world leader in the manufacture of mechanical seals, systems, packing and expansion joints. In addition to offering a full range of products from standard, off the shelf products to highly sophisticated engineered systems, EagleBurgmann supplies a full range of cost effective services to users of rotating equipment including enhanced reliability services, MRO inventory management, repair and training. The company maintains manufacturing, engineering and testing facilities at its Houston facilities. Service Centers are located in Freeport and Pasadena, Texas; Baton Rouge, La.; Cincinnati; Benicia, Calif.; Bridgeport, N.J.; Charlotte, N.C.; Denver; and Midland, Mich.
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