WCA May/July 2020

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Davis-Standard appoints new executive vice president

❍ Zachary Ament Davis-Standard has announced that Zachary Ament has been promoted to executive vice president, with effect from 6 March. He will replace long-time Davis-Standard employee and team leader Ernie Plasse, who is retiring. Mr Ament has been with Davis-Standard for more than seven years, most recently serving as vice president of business development. In that role, he has been involved in the development and tactical execution of the company’s organisational strategy, including mergers, acquisitions and strategic agreements, positioning him well to assume Mr Plasse’s role. “Ernie’s leadership, industry knowledge and vast experience will be greatly missed,” said Jim Murphy, Davis-Standard’s president and CEO. “He’s had an extraordinary 46-year career at Davis-Standard. His humility and work ethic set an excellent example for our entire team at Davis-Standard, and we wish him all the best in retirement.” Mr Murphy added, “Zachary will do an outstanding job in this role and has been working alongside Ernie to ensure a smooth transition. We look forward to his perspective and leadership as we continue our commitment to outstanding customer service.” Mr Plasse began his career as a stockroom clerk at Sterling Blow Molding, (a Davis-Standard brand) in 1973, and assumed roles of greater responsibility in the following years, eventually becoming the vice president of manufacturing at Sterling. He relocated to Davis-Standard’s headquarters in 1994, and became executive vice president – aftermarket in 2013. Davis-Standard, headquartered in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, USA, designs, develops and distributes extrusion and converting technology. Its systems encompass more than ten product lines to support manufacturing applications and customers within major industries, including agriculture, automotive, construction, healthcare, energy, electronics, and food and beverage packaging. Davis-Standard, LLC www.davis-standard.com

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