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Terry Freeman named Director of Sales and Marketing at Kraiburg TPE

Terry Freeman, a 30 year plastics industry veteran has been appointed to the position of Director of Sales & Marketing North America at Kraiburg TPE.

Engel names new Chief Technology Officer

With effect from 1 January 2012, Dr. Hubertus Schulte, 50, took over the responsibility for technology and production within the management team of Engel Austria. Schulte brings more than 20 years of international experience in plastics processing machines to the role.

Rukes and Sparenberg appointed to new positions at Albis Plastic

On 1 February 2012, Hans Rukes, 52, took over as General Manager of the Turkish subsidiary of Albis Plastic GmbH in Istanbul.

Krishna Venkataswamy being honored by SPE

The Society of Plastics Engineers SPE has announced the recipients of the SPE Annual Awards 2012. The SPE Annual Awards program recognizes excellence in plastics by individuals who have made outstanding contributions or lifetime achievements in the plastics industry.

Elasto expands technical sales team in Asia

TPE compounder Elasto has announced the appointment of two new members to their Asian technical sales team.

ACS Rubber Division announces 2012 award winners

The Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society has named seven winners that will receive its Science and Technology Awards 2012. These awards recognize specific distinguished achievements of rubber scientists, engineers, chemists and technologists worldwide.

Dominique Fournier appointed to Kraton’s Board of Directors

Kraton has announced the appointment of Dominique Fournier to its Board of Directors, effective February 16, 2012.

Robert Hu joins Hallstar as Vice President R&D

Dr Robert Shengkui Hu has joined Hallstar’s senior management team as Vice President, Research and Development. He will replace Gary Wentworth, who will retire from the company this year after overseeing the transition of his responsibilities.

SPE appoints Willem De Vos as new CEO

Willem (Wim) De Vos has been named as new Chief Executive Officer of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). He succeeds Susan Oderwald, who left SPE in December.

Personnel changes at Zeon Europe

As of 1 April 2011, Haruhiko Takahashi has taken on responsibility as the new Managing Director of Zeon Europe in Düsseldorf, Germany. Takahashi was last employed in the Zeon R&D centre in Kawasaki, Japan. Dr. Walter Heider is now Director of the Specialty Material Business for this business unit.

Galpin and Joly promoted to new positions at Teknor Apex Europe

Barry Galpin has been promoted to the position of European sales director and Dr. Gert Joly to the position of R&D manager for the TPE Division of Teknor Apex in Europe.

New Managing Director at Biesterfeld Polska

As of 1 October 2011, Waldemar Jurczak has been appointed as the operative Managing Director at the Polish branch of Biesterfeld Plastic. The expanded management of Biesterfeld Polska Sp. z o. o. now consists of Marek Parol, who holds responsibility for the administration of the company, and Jurczak, who is responsible for the operative business.

KraussMaffei AG names new Chief Executive Officer

KraussMaffei AG has appointed Jan Siebert as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective from 1 January 2012. He will succeed Dr. Dietmar Straub, who is managing the activities of KraussMaffei Group since April 2007 and who is leaving the company at his own request on 31 December 2011.

Hordijk and Vroomen promoted to new market manager positions at Teknor Apex in Europe

Teknor Apex has promoted Stef Hordijk and Ger Vroomen to new market manager positions in Europe. Hordijk is the new Senior Market Manager for Non-Automotive TPEs, Europe, and Vroomen Senior Automotive Market Manager for TPEs, Europe. Both are based in Geleen, Netherlands.

Kraton appoints Anna Cheng Catalano to its Board of Directors

Kraton announced the appointment of Anna Cheng Catalano to its Board of Directors, effective September 15, 2011.

Teknor Apex strengthens marketing and sales of TPEs in the Americas

The Thermoplastic Elastomer Division of Teknor Apex, Pawtucket, USA, has promoted Nick Sandland and Elizabeth Ponte to two new positions created to provide a strong regional focus for marketing and sales in the Americas. Sandland is now Marketing and Sales Director, Americas, and PonteMarketing Manager, Americas.

New Speaker of the Board of Management at Ter Hell Plastic

Effective 1 July 2011, Claus Dobrowolski, 54, has been appointed as new Speaker of the Board of Management at Ter Hell Plastic GmbH. Klaus Kleeb, who has held this post so far as Managing Partner, will retire from the operative business at the end of the year. He will continue to support the company as a consultant.