Press release submitted on behalf of PGNA.
PiovanGroup North America (PGNA) has announced an important leadership transition: John Erkert, who has served as Chief Executive Officer for PiovanGroup North America since May 2024, will add a new role as he assumes responsibilities as President, Conair Group, effective immediately.
Going forward, John will play the dual role of President, Conair Group and CEO of PGNA. As PGNA CEO, John is recognized as a leader who drives efficiency, innovation, and alignment with strategic goals. These skills, together with his proven ability to foster employee growth and development, are pivotal to success in his expanded role. John is deeply committed to building high-performing teams and creating an environment where employees can thrive, learn, and advance their careers.
PiovanGroup extends its thanks to Jason Ganim, who has left his role as Conair President, for his contributions, commitment, energy and leadership throughout his tenure with Conair.
Conair Group
The Conair Group (www.conairgroup.com) is a world-leading supplier of plastics auxiliary equipment and systems. Our equipment line includes more than 450 innovative auxiliary products for plastics molders and extruders worldwide. We offer resin drying systems, blenders, feeders and material-conveying systems, temperature-control equipment, and granulation and recycling products. Our clean room suitable extrusion solutions include line-control systems, film and sheet scrap-reclaim systems, and downstream equipment for pipe, profile, and tubing extrusion.
Beyond our industry-leading products, Conair is committed to providing exceptional after-sales support and Customer Care. Our dedicated team offers expert technical assistance, preventive maintenance programs, and a comprehensive inventory of OEM replacement parts to ensure optimal performance and uptime. With specialized expertise in every major end market—including automotive, packaging, medical, transportation, building and construction, and more—Conair delivers sustainable, fully-integrated system solutions, backed by the industry’s best engineering and technical resources, that Make Every Pellet Count.
PiovanGroup
The PiovanGroup is a world leader in the design and manufacture of process automation systems for the storage, transport and handling of polymers, bioresins, recycled plastics, food liquids, food and non-food powders. In recent years, the Group has also been particularly active in the development and production of systems related to the bioeconomy and circular economy for the recycling and reuse of plastics and the production of plastics that are naturally compostable in the environment, taking advantage of cross-selling opportunities. With 90 years of experience, more than 2,000 employees in 14 production plants and 43 subsidiaries/service and sales offices around the world, the Group is close to its customers on a global scale, also thanks to the continuous innovation of the solutions developed and the constant support, from the design phase of the plants to their installation, commissioning and operation.
Since January 2025, Piovan S.p.A. has been majority owned by InvestIndustrial. Investindustrial is a leading European investment group with over 30 years of experience supporting companies through long-term, growth-focused investment. The firm partners with management teams to build sustainable, industry-leading businesses, leveraging deep sector expertise, operational capabilities, and a strong international network.