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Article1 min read May 30, 2024Valmet Appoints Rocky Matuska to Vice President, Services, North AmericaValmet has announced the appointment of Rocky Matuska as Vice President, Services, North America. Matuska’s appointment will become effective on August 1, 2024. In his new role, Matuska will be responsible for leading and managing all Valmet Services operations in North America. He will also become a member of the North America Area Management Team (AMT).
