WARRENDALE, PA, Nov. 20, 2014 -- Today, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC announced that Ronald C. Keating has been named chief executive officer of the company and will be appointed a member of the board of directors effective on December 1, 2014.
Keating joins Evoqua from Contech Engineered Solutions LLC, where he has served as president and CEO. He succeeds Gary Cappeline, interim CEO and AEA Investors LP operating partner, who will remain on the Evoqua board following a short transition period.
"I am excited to join the Evoqua team and to have the opportunity to lead a company with a long history of providing innovation and excellence in the water treatment industry," said Keating.
"Under AEA's ownership, the company has become more empowered, agile and reactive to market needs," he added, "and I look forward to continuing that progress as we deliver on profitable future growth."
Keating will be located at Evoqua's headquarters, which is being moved from Alpharetta, Ga., to Warrendale, Pa., also effective on December 1.
See also:
"Evoqua appoints new interim CEO, CFO"
"Siemens acquired by private equity firm, changes name to Evoqua"
About Evoqua Water Technologies
Evoqua Water Technologies is a specialist in water and wastewater treatment products, systems and services for industrial and municipal customers. Its comprehensive, cost-effective and reliable treatment systems and services reduce fresh water demand, ensure uninterrupted quantity and quality of water, and enable regulatory and environmental compliance. With a wide range of proven product brands and advanced water and wastewater treatment technologies, mobile and emergency water supply solutions and service contract options, Evoqua helps cities provide clean water and industrial plants to maintain productivity and profitability. For more information, visit www.evoqua.com.
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