CIRCOR Names Erik Wiik President of CIRCOR Energy

BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

CIRCOR International, Inc. CIR, a leading provider of valves and other highly engineered products for markets including oil & gas, power generation and aerospace & defense, today announced that Erik Wiik will join the Company as Group President—CIRCOR Energy effective March 5, 2015. Mr. Wiik currently is the Executive Vice President and Regional President of Aker Solutions North America. Mr. Wiik has had an impressive 24-year career at Aker where he held positions of increasing leadership responsibility managing groups of businesses delivering advanced subsea technology to the oil and gas industry around the world. He replaces Wayne Robbins who is retiring.

Scott Buckhout, President and Chief Executive Officer of CIRCOR International commented, "Erik brings with him a wealth of experience within the energy market. I am confident that he brings the right mix of commercial savvy and operational excellence. He will be a strong addition to our senior leadership team."

"I also would like to thank Wayne Robbins for his years of dedicated service to CIRCOR and wish him well in his retirement," concluded Buckhout.

Wiik said, "CIRCOR is a company with strong product brands in good end markets providing a great platform for strong growth. I look forward to joining the Company and working with the people in CIRCOR Energy to develop its full potential within the energy markets."

About CIRCOR International, Inc.

CIRCOR International, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets valves and other highly engineered products for markets including oil & gas, power generation and aerospace & defense. CIRCOR has a diversified product portfolio with recognized, market-leading brands that fulfill its customers' unique application needs. The Company's strategy is to grow organically and through complementary acquisitions; simplify CIRCOR's operations; achieve world class operational excellence; and attract and retain top industry talent. For more information, visit the Company's investor relations web site at http://investors.circor.com

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