EuroWire May 2015

News Corporate

New Fluoropolymer president Fluoropolymer Resources, a supplier of reprocessed FEP, PFA and ETFE, has promoted Mike Canterino to president, succeeding David Ely who retires on 1 st May. Mr Canterino, who joined FRL in December 2014 as executive vice president, has already assumed his new leadership position while Mr Ely remains with the company to assist with a smooth transition of responsibilities until his retirement. “While we will miss Dave’s subtle, calm approach, we are incredibly fortunate to have Mike now ready to step in and lead the company as we accelerate our plans for growth both in terms of technical innovation and expanded product offerings to our customers,” said Kevin Buchanan, CEO. “We all wish Dave the very best in his retirement.” Before joining FRL, Mr Canterino served as vice president operations at Remee Products, New York, USA, for over 20 years. Before that, he was manufacturing manager at Rockbestos Wire & Cable (now RSCC Wire & Cable), Connecticut, USA, from 1988-1996.

Mr Ely was named president of FRL in 2013 after serving as president of Chromatics, Connecticut, USA.

He had prior management and business development experience with ICI, LNP Plastics and DuPont Fluoropolymers, and has been active with the Society of Plastics Engineers.

Fluoropolymer Resources LLC – USA Website : www.frlusa.com

▲ ▲ New president Mike Canterino