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Piab Announces Engineering Team Expansion to Its Vacuum Conveying North America Division

Sandeep Somasundaran joins Piab as Lead Applications Engineer to manage the applications engineering group, while Ben Forgue transitions to Senior Engineer – Custom Solutions.

Sandeep Somasundaran
Sandeep Somasundaran
Piab

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Sandeep Somasundaran has joined the Piab North American engineering team as Lead Applications Engineer. 

Sandeep is managing our talented group of applications engineers, ensuring that we continue to deliver best-in-class engineering support and exceptional experience to everyone we serve. 

Sandeep holds a master's degree in applied engineering and technology management, as well as a Product Strategy Certification from the Kellogg School of Management. He previously led teams in Solution Engineering and Applications, and has worked with industrial automation companies, gaining domain expertise in IIoT, Sensors, Pneumatics, and Hydraulics.  

Ben ForgueBen ForguePiabAdditionally, Ben Forgue will transition to a more concentrated role as Senior Engineer – Custom Solutions. In this new role, Ben will focus on developing tailored solutions that address complex challenges while leveraging his creativity and problem-solving skills to deliver outstanding results.

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