is appointed as sales and marketing director for steam trap manufacturer GEM Ltd., recently-acquired by Thermal Energy International Inc. With a background in efficient energy production systems, Mr. Bennett will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of GEM’s UK and European sales, marketing and business. Peter was previously UK national sales manager for Spirax Sarco and, most recently, head of UK sales at ARI Armaturen. Mr. Bennett is a fellow of the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management. He is also qualified as a Marine Chief Engineer (Class 1) and holds the South Atlantic Medal for service with the British Armed Forces in the Falklands Islands conflict. He plays golf, likes motor cars (“and fast driving”) and in the past has sailed competitively.