TPT July 2015

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Davis-Standard appoints VP of extrusion coating and solution coating

“Our developments in extrusion energy efficiency, high-speed bond strength control and redesignedmachine platforms will be what customers need for the future. Our goal is to reverse integrate these developments to the existing base of exceptionally robust lines still in operation after 40 to 50 years.” Davis-Standard designs, develops and distributes extrusion and converting technology. Its systems encompass more than ten product lines to support manufacturing applications and customers within every major industry. The company has manufacturing and technical facilities in the USA, as well as subsidiaries with facilities in China, Germany and the UK. Davis-Standard, LLC – USA Fax: +1 860 599 6258 Website: www.davis-standard.com

RICK Keller has been promoted to Davis-Standard vice president, extrusion coating and solution coating. Mr Keller previously held the position of vice president for the company’s blown film business, and established Davis- Standard’s market position in barrier agricultural films, membranes and agri- stretch films. Mr Keller joined Davis-Standard (Egan) in 1981, working in various roles within the blown film, cast film and extrusion coating product groups. He has extensive experience with Davis- Standard, Egan, and Black Clawson Converting Machinery brands, and is a well-known presenter at technical conferences worldwide. “Davis-Standard is well positioned for further growth and development of product lines for both extrusion and solution coating,” commented Mr Keller. “We have an outstanding team

Rick Keller

to support our global efforts and serve our customers with high-speed web handling technology.

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