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Sundyne Appoints Mary Zappone Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Mary Zappone

 

Leadership Additions to Support Acceleration of the Next Phase of Growth

Arvada, Colorado – July 23, 2021 – Sundyne, a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical pumps & compressors, today announced that Mary Zappone has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective July 21, 2021. Ms. Zappone succeeds Mark Sefcik, who is transitioning to President of the Sundyne Products business unit.

Ms. Zappone has more than 20 years of experience leading and growing industrial companies in sectors including Industrial Services, Chemicals, Energy Infrastructure, Industrial Manufacturing, Distribution and Equipment Rental.  Most recently, she was the CEO and Board Member of Brace Industrial Group, a national provider of specialty industrial construction services.  Prior to Brace, Ms. Zappone was the President and CEO of Service Champ, the largest specialty distributor of consumable automotive aftermarket maintenance parts and accessories.  She has served as President and CEO of RecoverCare, a leading national provider of medical equipment and was President of Alcoa’s Oil & Gas products business.  In addition, she has held several leadership positions at Tyco, General Electric, McKinsey & Company and Exxon.

“Sundyne has assembled an incredible portfolio of flow control brands that represent industry-leading and innovative pump & compressor businesses that are backed by strong customer service.  The company’s significant growth opportunities through acquisitions and organic channels are exciting, and I look forward to leading the company in its next chapter of growth,” said Mary Zappone.  “I also want to thank Mark for his leadership of our company over the past four years. I am looking forward to working closely with Mark in his new role as the Sundyne Products Business Unit President along with the rest of the Sundyne leadership team.”

Mr. Sefcik has led Sundyne since early 2017, during which time he helped the company grow its strategic customer relationships, expand and deepen Sundyne’s supplier relationships, and improve the operational delivery and product development functions to deliver industry leading responsiveness, customer service and economic value to customers.

“It has been a privilege to serve as CEO of Sundyne, and I am incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished, increasing the market share of our business, enhancing our technology capabilities – all while serving our customers at the highest of levels,” said Mark Sefcik. “Now is a natural time to transition leadership as Sundyne enters its next chapter and Mary is the ideal person to continue to grow Sundyne’s platform and deliver long-term value.  I look forward to working with Mary and the Sundyne team in my new role and contributing to our company’s further growth.”

New CSA / CSI Range in the Top 2020

Modern Pumping Today Magazine includes the CSA / CSI in its 2020 List of Top Products

 

We are pleased to advise that our new range of CSA / CSI pumps, launched last year, has been included in the list of top products of 2020 by Modern Pumping Today magazine.

MPT Top 2020 Product Award

 

Modern Pumping Today’s Editor J. Campbell said: “The staff at Modern Pumping Today takes a close look at new or newly enhanced pump technology and we examine products that best address the industry’s needs for efficiency, reliability and innovation.  Recent enhancements to CSA / CSI pumps extend the value proposition for a proven pump that’s widely deployed around the globe.  We’re pleased to add HMD Kontro’s sealless magnetic drive pumps to our list of Top Products.”

In reply, Colin Guppy, Sundyne’s Chief Commercial Officer  “Modern Pumping Today Magazine’s endorsement further validates the reputation of the CSA / CSI line for the chemical, petrochemical and general industrial markets.  The pump’s modular design makes it easier for our distributors to build exactly what our customers need, and get it to them faster, easier and less expensively.  We thank Modern Pumping Today for recognising these strengths, and we are honoured to be included in the 2020 Top Products list.”

For further information on the new CSA / CSI range including product literature, an animated video and podcasts, please see www.hmdkontro.com/csa.