CHT Germany GmbH: Cottington new head of General Industries

Levi Cottington, Managing Director of CHT USA Inc. has taken over the management of the global business field General Industries of the CHT Group as of 1 October 2020. In his new function, Cottington combines both tasks. He reports directly to CHT Group management. His predecessor Dr. Ralf Brückmann has ended his active role as Head of BF General Industries on 31 December 2020 after 21 years with the company. Since joining the company on 1 October 1999, Dr. Brückmann has held major roles throughout the company. The success of the business field General Industries is largely due to his work and expertise, the company said.

CEO Dr. Frank Naumann thanked Dr. Ralf Brückmann for the long-lasting successful cooperation and said: “We thank Dr. Brückmann for his commitment during more than two decades and wish him the best for the upcoming stage of his life.“

Dr. Ralf Brückmann is handing over an extremely future-proof and multi-faceted business field to his successor. Dr. Ralf Brückmann: “I am delighted that Levi Cottington has been found for the position and I wish that he will lead the division through the current challenging times with hands that are as prudent as they are fortunate, as I have done. I am convinced that he will continue to successfully develop the division both professionally and personally.“

Levi Cottington gladly accepts the challenge: “I wish Ralf all the best in this new phase of his life and that he will enjoy it to the fullest. I am proud to succeed him and to continue his work in his spirit.“

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About the CHT Group The CHT Group is a medium-sized global player for speciality chemicals and active worldwide in development, production and sales. CHT Germany GmbH in Tübingen is the headquarters of the group of companies which focuses on sustainable chemical products and process solutions. The group comprises the three business fields Textile Solutions, Industry Solutions and Science + Service Solutions. Industry Solutions provides innovative products and process solutions in the fields of silicones, building materials, paints, coatings, paper, agrochemicals as well as cleaning and care products. The CHT Group with its own production and sales locations is represented by more than 27 companies worldwide. In the fiscal year 2019, the CHT Group generated a group turnover of EUR 535 million with around 2,200 employees.