2:10 min
Management
New managing director for Watertek Turkey
Burhan Engin, an experienced marketing and sales manager, was appointed to be the new managing director of Watertek Turkey, a joint venture of Capsnap Europe Packaging Austria and Teknikplastik Turkey. By mid July the Turkish site will have received ISO 9001 and BRC/IoP ...
3:50 min
Management
PolyOne realigns manufacturing assets to enhance competitiveness and supply chain efficiency
As a next step in its strategic transformation, PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL) today announced that it is realigning certain of its manufacturing assets, primarily in North America.The decision to realign assets is a result of the Company’s ongoing focus on both the operational ...
3:40 min
Management
NatureWorks LLC announces management change: Marc Verbruggen named President and CEO
Marc Verbruggen has been named the new president and chief executive officer of NatureWorks LLC. Verbruggen replaces Dennis McGrew, who had held the post since Jan. 1, 2006. McGrew will remain with the company in an advisory capacity. NatureWorks LLC is the first company to offer ...
1:28 min
Management
O-I Names Vice President of Sustainability
Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: OI) today announced that Jay Scripter has been named O-I vice president of sustainability.Mr. Scripter will focus on building O-I's capabilities in the key disciplines of sustainability and to develop the strategies, management processes and key ...
1:53 min
Management
Tuchenhagen Dairy Systems GmbH to become GEA TDS GmbH
The company Tuchenhagen Dairy Systems GmbH of the GEA Group now trades under the name of GEA TDS GmbH. The new name reflects the globally successful engineering company's growing performance and competence range. A staff of currently over 300 do not only serve process and automation ...
2:30 min
Management
Eastman announces vice president appointments in its CASPI and PCI business segments
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has announced new appointments in its Performance Chemicals and Intermediates (PCI) and Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty Polymers and Inks (CASPI) business segments. Damon C. Warmack has been named vice president and general manager, PCI. Brad Lich ...
2:59 min
Management
Clariant acquires Rite Systems/Ricon Colors to strengthen masterbatches’ North American position
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that it has acquired the combined companies of Rite Systems, Inc. and Ricon Colors Inc., leading U.S. masterbatches suppliers with both liquid and solid masterbatches technology. The purchase substantially strengthens ...
2:51 min
Management
H. J. Heinz Company chooses Graham Packaging as top packaging supplier for 3rd year in a row
For an unprecedented third straight year, Graham Packaging Company, L.P., was honored by the H. J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) as its Supplier of the Year in the packaging category. Graham Packaging won for performance measures that include service, quality and innovation.The award was ...
1:37 min
Management
La Seda de Barcelona has signed an agreement with the townhall of El Prat de Llobregat to undertake a study of emission of CO2
LA SEDA DE BARCELONA has signed an agreement with the Townhall “El Prat de Llobregat”, to start up the “CO2 Project” . La Seda, as an emblematic company in the area, has alwayss maintained a high commitment to the community of EL Prat, as well as excellent relations with this ...
12:21 min
Management
Hicks Acquisition Company, Inc. to combine with Graham Packaging in partnership with Blackstone-led group in $3.2 Billion transaction
Graham Packaging to Go Public Through Transaction with Special Purpose Acquisition Company Graham a Global Market Leader in Value-Added Custom Plastic Containers, Widely Regarded as the Technology and Innovation Leader in its Industry Blackstone to Maintain Largest Ownership ...
