Robert Visintainer, Vice President Engineering and Research & Development

Mr. Visintainer has worked in the design, testing, sales and manufacture of centrifugal pumps since 1981. As V.P. of Engineering and R&D for KSB GIW, Inc. since 2010, he is responsible for product design, product management, materials development, hydraulic R&D, technical training and KSB GIW's unique Slurry Hydraulic Test Lab. More recently, he has taken on the role of engineering lead for product development and management within the KSB Global Mining organization.

Robert has contributed to many developments and innovations in slurry pump design and wear prediction technology, takes an active role in KSB GIW’s industry leading Technical Training Program, and contributes to scientific conferences, journal papers and short courses on a regular basis. An honors graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, he holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Physics.