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EXCEL POLYMERS NAMES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF SOURCING
Mon, 17 Mar 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EXCEL POLYMERS NAMES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF SOURCING
SOLON, Ohio – (MARCH 17, 2008) – Excel Polymers LLC announces Len McClearn has accepted the position of Vice President, Sourcing. Based in Solon, Ohio, he will be responsible for identifying, negotiating and developing suppliers, as well as providing direction and leadership to the company’s sourcing team.
John E. Quinn, President and CEO of Excel Polymers LLC said, “McClearn will utilize his background to integrate technology with sourcing and quality management to commercialize innovative and value-added technology around the world.”
McClearn brings extensive experience in the rubber industry. Most recently, he was Director of Purchasing at Gates Corporation’s Worldwide Fluid Power Division, where he played a key role as the commercial liaison between the Product Development and Business Unit groups. His background also includes executive positions with the Plumley Companies (Dana Corporation), Associated Rubber and Burton Rubber. In addition, McClearn is a past Chairman of the Southern Rubber Group.
Excel Polymers is the world’s leading provider of customized, high-performance compounded elastomer materials, roll compounds and efficiency-improving additives. End-use markets include transportation, consumer goods, industrial, construction, oil and gas, and roller markets. Excel Polymers is headquartered in Solon, Ohio, and operates eight plants in the United States, Mexico, Europe and China. Excel Polymers is also part of a compounding Joint Venture with Mitsui in the Guangdong Province of Southern China. For more information, please visit http://www.excel-polymers.com.
EXCEL POLYMERS NAMES PARTHA MUKHERJEE NEW DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
Tue, 09 Oct 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOLON, Ohio – (OCTOBER 9, 2007) – Excel Polymers LLC announces Partha Mukherjee, Ph.D. has accepted the position of Director of Technology. He will be based in Burton, Ohio, and will be responsible for providing direction and leadership to the company’s global technology team to support Excel's strategy to commercialize innovative and value-added technology around the world.
Rikki Lamba, VP Technology said, “Technology is the key component of Excel's long-term strategy. Mukherjee will play a key role in developing and commercializing new technology.”
Mukherjee brings more than 19 years solid experience in broad cross-functional areas including Business Development, Product and Process Development, Operations, and Customer Service. He was most recently employed as the Technical Director at Duramax, Inc., Middlefield, Ohio, where he was responsible for leading technology activities, including the design, development and successful production launch of new products, materials and processes. Prior to that he served on the technical staff at the West Pharmaceuticals Services, Inc., Lionville, PA, and as the Technical Director at Lauren Manufacturing Co., New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Mukherjee earned a Ph.D. in Polymer Science from the University of Akron; a M.S. in Polymer Engineering from the University of Akron; a M.S. in Computer Science and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Jadavpur University, India.
Excel Polymers is the world’s leading provider of customized, high-performance compounded elastomer materials, roll compounds and efficiency-improving additives. End-use markets include transportation, consumer goods, industrial, construction, oil and gas, and roller markets. Excel Polymers is headquartered in Solon, Ohio, and operates eight plants in the United States, Mexico, Europe and China. Excel Polymers is also part of a compounding Joint Venture with Mitsui in the Guangdong Province of Southern China. For more information, please visit http://www.excel-polymers.com.
EXCEL POLYMERS LLC PURCHASES SPECIALIZED RUBBER PROCESSING BUSINESS OF CHASE ELASTOMER UK, LTD.
Thu, 13 Sep 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOLON, Ohio – (September 13, 2007) – EXLP Global UK, Ltd., a unit of Excel Polymers LLC, announces the purchase of the specialized rubber processing business of Chase Elastomer UK, Ltd. in Duckinfield, Cheshire. The new organization will be called Excel Polymers–UK, although the Chase Elastomer trade name will still be used.
The purchase represents another significant step in the development of a European strategy for Excel Polymers and follows the recent acquisition of the Vita-Calender business.
John Quinn, president and CEO of Excel Polymers, said, “As global leaders in rubber compounding, we clearly identified the synergy that exists between these organizations. We recognize and admire the long heritage of the Chase Elastomer organization. We are convinced our combined experience, technical strength and global strategy will allow our new business to exceed the demands of the markets we serve.”
Excel Polymers is the world’s leading provider of customized, high-performance compounded elastomer materials, roll compounds and productivity-enhancing additives. End-use markets include industrial, construction, oil and gas, transportation, consumer goods, and roller markets. Excel Polymers is headquartered in Solon, Ohio, and operates eight plants in the United States, Mexico, Europe and China. In December 2006, Excel Polymers announced a compounding Joint Venture with Mitsui in the Guangdong Province of Southern China. For more information, please see http://www.excel-polymers.com.
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KEVIN CHEN JOINS EXCEL POLYMERS CHINA AS VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND RUBBER PRODUCTS
Fri, 31 Aug 2007
NEWS RELEASE
SOLON, Ohio – (August 31, 2007) – Excel Polymers LLC announces Kevin Chen has accepted the position of vice president of Excel Rubber Products in China.
In this role, Chen will manage and build a viable commercial organization and find and cultivate business opportunities for the overall Asian region. He will continue to propel Excel’s leadership position in the market and expand our global position.
John Breitenstein, vice president/general manager Asia Pacific and president Excel Rubber Products Global said, “Kevin’s experience and proven accomplishment will augment the success of our Asian presence. We look forward to his contribution in helping us realize our strategy and in growing our great company.”
Chen comes to Excel Polymers from DuPont Performance Elastomers and DuPont Dow Elastomers, where he held several positions during his fourteen-year tenure, including general manager, business manager, strategic planning manager, country business manager and sales and market development manager. Prior to joining DuPont, Chen was a Marketing executive for Shell Taiwan Limited.
Chen earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Taiwan Technology University, Taipei, Taiwain.
Excel Polymers is the world’s leading provider of customized, high-performance compounded elastomer materials, roll compounds and efficiency-improving additives. End-use markets include transportation, consumer goods, industrial, construction, oil and gas, and roller markets. Excel Polymers is headquartered in Solon, Ohio, and operates eight plants in the United States, Mexico, Europe and China. In December 2006, Excel Polymers announced a compounding Joint Venture with Mitsui in the Guangdong Province of Southern China. For more information, please see http://www.excel-polymers.com .
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Excel Polymers LLC Purchases British Vita's Calender Business
Mon, 23 Jul 2007
NEWS RELEASE
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Excel Polymers LLC Purchases British Vita’s Calender Business
SOLON, Ohio – (July 23, 2007) – Excel Polymers LLC announces the purchase of Vita-Calender®, the specialized rubber processing unit of British Vita, based in Salford, UK. The acquisition, completed on July 16, will merge Vita-Calender with EXLP Global (UK) Ltd, the Rolls Business unit of Excel Polymers LLC, located in Mossley, UK. Both cities are suburbs of Manchester, UK.
The new organization, will be led by Edmund Dowdall, European Business Manager, formerly of British Vita. Tony Hallworth, currently Business Manager for EXLP (UK) will become a commercial manager in the new company. “As global leaders in rubber compounding, we clearly identified the synergy that exists between these two organizations,” said John E. Quinn, President and CEO of Excel Polymers LLC. “We will leverage our people’s knowledge, our mutual technology, our processes and sourcing capability for the benefit of our customers and the markets they serve.”
Vita-Calender specializes in industrial roller compounds, as does Excel. In addition, Vita brings calendered sheet and rotocure technology to the Excel Polymers global network of businesses. Vita is known for its quality and applications development capability and that, coupled with strong global distribution, gives the new company depth and reach.
“With the addition of Vita-Calender’s business capabilities into EXLP Global Ltd, we are now a global supplier with a leadership position in Europe, North America, and Asia,” explained Steve Chase, General Manager of Excel Polymers’ Rolls Business. “Vita-Calender’s reputation for quality, technology, and service fit our value proposition perfectly – enabling us to enhance the products and services we deliver to our customers.”
Excel Polymers is the world’s leading provider of customized, high-performance compounded elastomer materials, roll compounds and productivity-enhancing additives. End-use markets include industrial, construction, oil and gas, transportation, consumer goods, and roller markets. Excel Polymers is headquartered in Solon, Ohio, and operates eight plants in the United States, Mexico, Europe and China. In December 2006, Excel Polymers announced a compounding Joint Venture with Mitsui in the Guangdong Province of Southern China. For more information, please see http://www.excel-polymers.com.
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RIKKI LAMBA NAMED VICE PRESIDENT, TECHNOLOGY AT EXCEL POLYMERS
Mon, 02 Jul 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOLON, Ohio – (July 2, 2007) – Excel Polymers LLC announces Rikki Lamba has accepted the position of Vice President, Technology.
In this role, Lamba’s focus will be on developing innovative platforms to meet customer requirements. Managing and developing a high-performance team of technologists and technicians, Lamba will drive the global development and implementation of innovative technology for Excel Polymers. Lamba stated that the major factors behind his decision to join Excel Polymers included “Excel’s excellent reputation in rubber compounding and its dedication towards innovation and developing value-added solutions to support growth for customers across the globe”.
Lamba comes to Excel Polymers from Columbian Chemicals Company where he was Vice President, Carbon Black Technology. He also held the positions of Director, Global Marketing (Tire Segment) and Product Scientist (Rubber Carbon Blacks).
Prior to his ten years with Columbian, he was a Principal Scientist and Group Leader, Elastomer Development Laboratory with Haliburton Energy Services in Houston, Texas.
John Quinn, President & CEO of Excel Polymers said, “We are very excited to bring Rikki on board. His technological expertise and global experience is a valuable asset to Excel Polymers. He and his team will play a vital role as we work with our customers worldwide on emerging technology requirements.”
Lamba holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Bombay as well as a Graduateship of the Plastic and Rubber Institute, an Associateship of the London School of Polymer Technology and a doctorate in Polymer Science from the University of Akron.
Excel Polymers is the world’s leading provider of customized, high-performance compounded elastomer materials, roll compounds and efficiency-improving additives. End-use markets include transportation, consumer goods, industrial, construction, oil and gas, and roller markets. Excel Polymers is headquartered in Solon, Ohio, and operates eight plants in the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom and China. In December 2006, Excel Polymers announced a compounding Joint Venture with Mitsui in the Guangdong Province of Southern China. For more information, please see http://www.excel-polymers.com .
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EXCEL POLYMERS APPOINTS JOHN BREITENSTEIN AS VICE-PRESIDENT / GENERAL MANAGER ASIA PACIFIC
Tue, 20 Feb 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
SOLON, Ohio -- (February 20, 2007) – Excel Polymers LLC today announced the hiring of John R. Breitenstein as Vice-President and General Manager of its Asia Pacific operations.
Breitenstein will be responsible for the existing (EXLP Global (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.) and developing business operations within the Pacific Rim. He will also assume the role of President of the newly formed joint venture with Mitsui Corporation. Breitenstein will report to John Quinn, President & CEO of Excel Polymers who comments, “We are excited to have attracted John to these roles and to Excel Polymers as he has extensive experience in the Asia Pacific region when he was President/Managing Director of DuPont Dow Elastomers’ Asia business. John also served in a Global Elastomers Business Director role as well as Director of Strategic Planning position while employed by E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company. In his nine years in the Pacific Rim, John was able to significantly grow DDE’s Asia/Pacific revenues and profitability. Additionally, he was able to build a very competitive organization while contributing to the turnaround of the company’s global elastomer business.”
Breitenstein holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Stevens Institute of Technology. He will be relocating to China later this year.
Excel Polymers is the world’s leading provider of customized, high-performance compounded elastomer materials, roll compounds and efficiency-improving additives. End-use markets include transportation, consumer goods, industrial, construction, oil and gas, and roller markets. Excel Polymers is headquartered in Solon, Ohio, and operates eight plants in the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom and China. In December 2006, Excel Polymers announced a compounding Joint Venture with Mitsui in the Guangdong Province of Southern China.
For more information, please see http://www.excel-polymers.com
EXCEL POLYMERS OPENS AUTOMOTIVE OFFICE
IN MICHIGAN
Fri, 12 Jan 2007
SOLON, Ohio -- (January 12, 2007) – Excel Polymers LLC today announced the opening of an Automotive Sales and Market Development office in Novi, Michigan.
Jim Staargaard, Vice President/General Manager, Transportation Business Unit said, “To better serve our customers’ needs, we’re locating a dedicated commercial and technical development team in the heart of Michigan’s Automotive Technical Corridor. As the rate of change in auto parts and material performance requirements continues to speed up, we want to be as close as possible to the specifiers and the automotive OEs. Access to these customers’ tech centers is key to supporting materials development. This new office will enable us to focus our technical resources on more robust and cost effective solutions to help these customers’ compete globally.”
“Excel Polymers has the broadest technical knowledge base in the elastomer compounding industry. This new office makes Excel Polymers the first rubber compound supplier with a dedicated commercial and technical presence in the Detroit area, so access to our expertise by the automotive sector will be ‘best in class’. And this team highlights our commitment to being a true value-added partner to our automotive customers.”
Excel Polymers is the world’s leading provider of customized, high-performance compounded elastomer materials, roll compounds and efficiency-improving additives. End-use markets include transportation, consumer goods, industrial, construction, oil and gas, and roller markets. Excel Polymers is headquartered in Solon, Ohio, and operates eight plants in the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom and China. In December 2006, Excel Polymers announced a compounding Joint Venture with Mitsui in the Guangdong Province of Southern China.
For more information, please see http://www.excel-polymers.com.
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