April 2026 Vol. 81 No. 4
Business
CEO retirement, leadership changes mark latest industry moves
Mud Technology
After 30 years as CEO of Mud Technology International Inc., John Miller has retired and closed the business.
Rather than selling the company, Miller said he chose to preserve its legacy. “I decided that I wanted to preserve my legacy and not take a chance that future owners and design changes would cut corners and let our long-time customers down,” he said.
Reflecting on more than three decades, Miller expressed gratitude for the company’s growth and global reach.
“What began as a business endeavor became far more, with Mud Technology growing into an international business with equipment on every continent around the globe,” he said.
“It has been a place where hard work, determination, and shared purpose brought together tremendous talent and built not just strong business relationships, but true friendships with memories that will last a lifetime.”
Franklin Electric
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. has appointed Bryan Duffy as senior business unit manager for Industrial Distribution.
In the role, Duffy will lead strategy for the segment, overseeing commercial activities and supporting customer growth across the business.
Duffy brings nearly 30 years of experience in the pumping industry, with expertise spanning municipal water and wastewater, industrial and process water, commercial HVAC and construction dewatering. He previously held business development and management roles at Franklin Electric, where he helped build the company’s industrial vertical turbine business.
Based in Lubbock, Texas, Duffy will support Industrial Distribution customers across the United States and Canada.
Franklin Electric produces and markets systems and components for the movement of water and energy worldwide.
Austin Powder
Austin Powder has named Lamar Duhon president and chief executive officer.
Duhon succeeds John D. Rathbun, who will transition to chairman of the board as part of the company’s leadership succession plan.
Duhon brings more than 25 years of experience leading industrial businesses and service organizations. Most recently, he served as president of the Flowserve Pumps Division at Flowserve Corporation, overseeing global operations serving infrastructure markets. He also previously led Flowserve’s aftermarket services and solutions business and held leadership roles at Halliburton and Baker Hughes.
Austin Powder manufactures and distributes industrial explosives used in quarrying, mining, oil and gas, seismic and construction applications.
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