FirstLine Appoints Gonzalo Ortega as President of Global Market

FirstLine, the leading manufacturer of pressure vessels for the water industry, today
announced the appointment of Gonzalo Ortega as President of Global Market.

In this newly created role, Mr. Ortega will be responsible for leading FirstLine’s global
commercial strategy across four regions: Europe, MENA, Asia and Americas. He will
report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Ortega brings over two decades of senior executive experience in the water industry,
most recently serving as CEO of a water technology company where he led significant
revenue growth across European and North American markets.

“I am honored to join FirstLine at such a dynamic moment in the company’s international
expansion,” said Mr. Ortega.

“The water industry is undergoing significant transformation globally, and FirstLine’s
product quality and manufacturing capabilities position us exceptionally well to capture
emerging opportunities across all regions.”