Victaulic, the world leader in mechanical pipe joining systems, has appointed Pankaj Soni, 41, as country manager for India. Pankaj has worked for a variety of highly respected international engineering firms, and has more than 18 years of professional experience as well as a proven track record of building strong sales channels.

Pankaj, who has a BE in Mechanical Engineering and also holds an MBA, will be focussing his sales and strategic knowledge on growing Victaulic and its business still further. He will look to facilitate the expansion of operations to support future growth and also plans to strengthen team culture.

Commenting on his appointment, Pankaj says: “I am very pleased to be taking on this position and to be developing such innovative products in some very exciting markets, including power. Building and facilitating growth in this fast moving environment will be an exciting challenge.”

Recent innovations from Victaulic include Vic-Press, the power industry’s first ANSI Schedule 10S pipe sized press-to-connect system designed for off-the-shelf ASTM A-312 Schedule 10S stainless steel pipe. The new appointment, along with the new range of products introduced, demonstrates a continued commitment from Victaulic to deliver cutting edge mechanical pipe joining solutions across the region.

About Victaulic

Founded in 1925, Victaulic is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining systems. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, USA, Victaulic has manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide and employs more than 3,500 people. The company develops products for a full range of industrial, commercial and institutional piping system applications. 

For more information, please visit www.victaulic.com