Plumbing & Mechanical interviewed Lex van der Weerd, CEO of Armstrong Fluid Technology, Feb. 22 at the company’s headquarters in Toronto. In 2011, van der Weerd became the first nonfamily member to lead the company. Before joining Armstrong, he spent almost five years as president of Belimo’s American operations. He previously was with Carrier Corp. for 16 years in general management positions in Europe, Asia and the United States.