Dacke Industri is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ben Söderling as the new CEO of Sovellusmestarit Oy and MoveRoll Oy, effective April 22nd, 2025.
With international business experience and a solid engineering background, Ben is perfectly positioned to lead the company into its next phase of growth.
Throughout his career, he has held various positions in business development and leadership. Ben served in several roles at Sarlin Oy Ab in Finland and CompAir UK LTD, gaining invaluable experience over many years. Most recently, he was with Havator Oy, where he was Vice President of Heavy Equipment. There, he gained experience in the business of lifting and transport services for industries in Finland and Sweden, focusing on heavy manufacturing, construction, and the wind sectors.
Paul Vuori has served as CEO of Sovellusmestarit and MoveRoll for the past three years, and we express our sincere gratitude for Paul’s dedication and contributions, which have led to driving the company’s growth and achievements. Paul will continue to be involved in sales within the companies and will play a key role in taking the companies to the next level, along with the new CEO.
Ben Söderling, CEO of Sovellusmestarit and MoveRoll said: “I am delighted to join Sovellusmestarit and Moveroll as CEO and to work together with our professional and dedicated team. The opportunity to further develop the businesses for the benefit of our customers, employees, suppliers, and stakeholders is very exciting. Quality products, in combination with exceptional customer service, will remain the focus of our efforts.”
“Ben’s deep knowledge of pneumatics and compressed air technologies, combined with experience in leading and managing business units, makes him exceptionally well-suited for this role. I´m very excited about the future success of Sovellusmestarit and MoveRoll,” says Satu Rautavalta, VP of Business Area Air Technology of Dacke Industri and Chairman of Sovellusmestarit and MoveRoll.
“Our strategic acquisition of MoveRoll last year has strengthened our position in roll handling and air technology solutions. With Ben and two established brands under one leadership, we will drive cooperation and growth for both companies together with our customers,” says Mika Virtanen, President Air Technology & Electromechanics of Dacke Industri.