Tom Erixon

President and CEO, Alfa Laval Ab Publ

Search every verified Tom Erixon interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Tom Erixon, President and CEO of Alfa Laval, discussed the company's approach to decarbonization in the marine industry during a June 2024 interview at the Posidonia exhibition. He stated that there will not be a "silver bullet" for decarbonizing the global merchant fleet and that the company is working with a "broad portfolio" of tools, including solutions related to friction in water, wind propulsion, and energy savings. Erixon emphasized that development times need to be shorter and that this requires increased collaboration between companies, consortia, and ship owners, with a willingness to test and learn from experience. He also addressed safety concerns regarding new technologies and fuels, saying that while safety must be taken seriously, it should not be a "deal breaker" for trying new things, and that progress can be made in a safe way. In a Q2 2020 earnings call, Erixon noted that the company had moved from a "pandemic crisis situation to more of a normal business cycle downturn" and did not see the market moving strongly in either direction. He described the quarter as "clean" with no major mishaps or quality concerns, and highlighted positive effects from phasing out costs related to a three-year investment program. Erixon also stated that the company's order backlog was solid, representing approximately six months of sales, with no significant cancellations or postponements.