Celeros FT Appoints Director of Sales to Head Up its U.S. GD Bandlock™ Closures Operations

Celeros Flow Technology is delighted to announce that Luis Echevarria has been appointed as Director of Sales for its GD Engineering operations in the Americas. Luis takes specific responsibility for growing the market for GD Bandlock™2 Quick Opening Closures in the territory and expanding the network of channel partners who will provide full lifecycle support to customers of GD Engineering’s pipeline access solutions.

The strategic appointment follows investment in a dedicated U.S. manufacturing base for closures at Celeros Flow Technology’s existing site in Houston, Texas. It reflects the huge growth opportunity for GD Bandlock™ closures in the Americas, leveraging their original British design and globally recognized reputation for quality and reliability. Key applications for Bandlock™2 closures include industrial filtration systems as well as midstream pig launchers and receivers in oil and gas operations.

Luis brings more than a decade of experience to his new role as Director of Sales (Americas). He graduated with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Marketing in 2011, and has since worked in sales positions of increasing responsibility with pipeline equipment companies including T. D. Williamson, Pipeline Equipment Inc., CIRCOR, and Inline Services.

Commenting on his appointment, Luis said: “GD Engineering and Bandlock™ are already world-recognized brands. My vision is to make Bandlock™2 the go-to closure solution across the Americas by combining world-class engineering with local responsiveness. We’re committed to delivering faster lead times, U.S.-manufactured quality products, and a robust aftermarket network that keeps our customers’ operations running smoothly.”