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Electronics
Geoff Bennett will lead ARcare
Geoff Bennett will lead ARcare, a new division within Adhesives Research focused on the manufacture of highly customized, one-of-a-kind tapes, adhesive coated products, films and laminates for customers in the pharmaceutical, medical, electronics and…12.08.05
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Basell Holdings Has Named Chief Financial Officer
Alan Bigman, senior vice president of Access Industries, has been named chief financial officer of Basell Holdings, succeeding Wolfgang Mende. Mr. Bigman will also be a member of the company's management board. Mr. Mende, CFO and member of the manage…12.08.05
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Apparel | Fibers
New Chairman of the American Fiber Manufacturers Association
William Ghitis has been named chairman of the American Fiber Manufacturers Association. Vice president of apparel for Invista, Mr. Ghitis succeeds Walter Hubbard, CEO of Honeywell Nylon. Vice president of Unifi-SANS Technical Fibers, Zach Z…12.08.05
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DuPont Nonwovens Names New VP and GM
Matthew Trerotola has been named vice president and general manager of DuPont Nonwovens, the world’s second largest nonwovens producer. Formerly business director, industrial solutions—DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise, Mr. Trerotola r…11.15.05
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Rayonier
Rayonier has chosen Carl Kraus, a veteran financial and real estate executive, to serve in two prominent roles as senior vice president, finance, Rayonier, and chief investment officer of the company’s real estate subsidiary, TerraPointe. Mr. K…11.15.05
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Several New Members Have Joined Air Products
Several new members have joined Air Products’ executive team. In the first appointment, John Marsland is now vice president and general manager, global healthcare. In this position, Mr. Marsland is responsible for implementing the global strate…11.15.05
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Director Of Global Marketing and Sales
Tredegar Film Products has named Stephen Pouliot director of global marketing and sales. Mr. Pouliot was most recently director of towel category management with Georgia-Pacific Corporation. He joined Georgia-Pacific (formerly Fort Howard…11.15.05
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Degussa Superabsorber Appointed Director of Sales and Marketing
Stefan Nowicki was recently appointed director of sales and marketing by Degussa Superabsorber. Previously serving as international account manager for the company, Dr. Nowicki will be responsible for sales and marketing activities in Europe, t…11.15.05
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Adhesives Research Has Launched a New Division
As part of a corporate restructuring, Adhesives Research has launched a new division of the company called ARcare. The division will be led by Geoff Bennett, who will assume the role of vice president and general manager. With Adhesives Research…11.15.05
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Several Personnel Changes at Nordson
Nordson Corporation has made several personnel changes. In the company’s EFD business segment, Peter Lambert has been elected a corporate vice president and president of this business area, which is based in East Providence, RI. Mr. Lambert ass…11.15.05
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FKI Logistex
Dick Braatz will serve as the new vice president of manufacturing for the North American business of FKI Logistex. Mr. Braatz, a seasoned manufacturing professional, reports to Steve Ackerman, president, FKI Logistex North America. Mr. Braatz comes t…11.15.05
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Several Recent Personnel Changes at BBA Fiberweb
BBA Fiberweb, Simpsonville, SC, has made several recent personnel changes. Sam Depriest has joined BBA Fiberwebs Graphic Arts group as area manager for the Midwest territory. Also new to the group is Shawn Davis, who will cover the Northeast region…10.03.05
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Construction
BASF Names New Leader Of European Adhesive and Construction Business
As of September 1, 2005, Jan-Peter Sander is the new head of BASFs adhesive and construction industry business in Europe. He succeeds Ralph Schweens, who now leads global marketing coordination for BASF Polyurethanes in Brussels. He joined BASF in 1…10.03.05
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The ChemQuest Group
The ChemQuest Group has appointed Zhiming Zhou general manager, China. Dr. Zhou will be located at ChemQuests newly opened office in China. Prior to joining ChemQuest, Dr. Zhou worked for 3M where he served as team leader for consumer products and…10.03.05
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Composite
Michelman Has Named VP of Global Operations
Michelman, Cincinnati, OH, has named Donald Wiseman vice president of global operations. Former group director of plastics at Americhem, Inc., Mr. Wiseman will be responsible for all global manufacturing operations, logistics, engineering, process en…10.03.05
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Adhesives Research Has A New Manager of Environmental Health and Safety
Brian Smith has assumed the role of manager of environmental health and safety at Adhesives Research, Glen Rock, PA. Mr. Smith has been with Adhesives Research since 1999, most recently as the companys EH&S group leader. In this position, he coordin…10.03.05
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Eduard Kusters Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
Effective July 2005, Jens Kellersmann has assumed responsibility for the corporate communication of Eduard Küsters Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG. In addition, he is entrusted with the marketing and communication for the paper division of the…10.03.05
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Linpac Materials Handling Has Two Personnel Applointments
Linpac Materials Handling has made two recent personnel appointments. Stuart Hayden has been named plant manager of the company's Georgetown, KY manufacturing facility while Brigitte Mader has been promoted to marketing specialist with a focus on the…10.03.05
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Updates To The Management Team At ABB
ABB, Raleigh, NC, has made two key updates to its management team. Bruce Wittbrodt has been named senior vice president and general manager of ABB's automation products, low voltage systems, North American operations. Additionally, Mike Plaster…10.03.05
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Personnel Changes At Nordson Corporation
Several personnel changes are underway at Nordson Corporation. John Keane was elected a corporate senior vice president and will have worldwide responsibility for the Adhesive Dispensing and Nonwoven Fiber Systems business segment. Additionally,…10.03.05
