On October 20 the new offering of Flow Control Business for the Austrian industry was presented by Neles, Valmet and PMS valveTec at our headquarters in St. Stefan/Lavanttal. As joint organizers Roman Dengg, Managing Director of PMS valveTec, Stefan Wieland, Sales Manager of Valmet Austria and Raimar Hellwig, Sales and Service Director DACH of Valmet were pleased to welcome numerous participants from well-known Austrian industrial companies.

After a welcome breakfast, Franz Grünwald did not miss the opportunity to welcome all participants and to give a short introduction of the PMS group.

Roman Dengg gave an insight into the long and successful cooperation with Metso, Neles and currently Valmet Flow Control Oy and presented the core competencies of PMS valveTec GmbH. Followed by Raimar Hellwig, who gave an impression of the new organization of the Valmet Flow Control Business Line by presenting strategic approaches and product-specific focal points. Jonathan Reichenbach of Valmet Flow Control Germany started the first block of presentations on "Impact of Reactive-Preventive-Predictive-Proactive Service Concepts on Industrial Companies." After a lively discussion and a joint lunch, the participants took part in the Factory Tour.

By visiting the Service Centre of PMS valveTec and the Competence Centre Switchgear Production of PMS Elektro- und Automationstechnik, one was able to gain comprehensive insights into valve service and our switchgear production.

The changes in safety requirements for the industry as well as risk analysis, safety issues and SIL were topics of the subsequent presentation, held by Helmut Timmerer. Jonathan Reichenbach concluded the event with the subject „What does it cost companies when processes are not optimized? Benefits of Expertune plant triage PID tuning software“, followed by a lively discussion.

During the joint dinner at Pollheimerwirt, the participants enjoyed further interesting conversations, received additional impulses as well as opportunities for implementation and had plenty of time to network and exchange ideas.

A sequel is planned!