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Acrilex, Inc., a manufacturer of colored acrylic, and a distributor of plastic sheet, rod and tube, recently announced that Tom Crowe has joined the company as Branch Manager of their Hicksville, NY office. Prior to joining Acrilex, Crowe spent 10 years with Commercial Plastics and Supply Corporation (now GE Polymershapes) as an Account Manager.

Penn Fibre Plastics Inc., an Ensinger Company, has announced the retention of a national network of Manufacturer’s Representatives to provide enhanced field sales /service and customer support. Penn Fibre will be represented in the following territories by; Martino Marketing Group, Inc., Easton PA, Engineered Material Sales Inc., Kalamazoo MI, The Tandem Group, Franklin WI, Landry Plastics Sales, Richmond TX, The Plastics Group Inc., Denver CO. For more information see our Manufacturer's Representative listings on pages 49-51 or contact Customer Service at Penn Fibre Plastics, Inc. 800-662-7366.

Dave Hildebrand has been named President of Thermwood Corporation. Hildebrand is a long-term employee of the company having held numerous positions in sales and marketing since the 1970’s. Also, Michael Hardesty has been named to the newly created position of Executive Vice President. Hardesty has been Vice President of Technology at the company and has been instrumental in developing Thermwood’s technology and product line. Finally, Dennis Palmer has been promoted to Vice President Sales. Palmer is a long-term employee of the Company having held numerous positions in sales and service.

Suntuf, Inc. announced that Tony Dimascio has joined the company as Product Manager for Sunlite polycarbonate structured sheet. Dimascio will be responsible for the Sales and Marketing of Sunlite throughout the United States and Canada. He brings over 25 years of experience within the plastics industry.

Interstate Plastics has hired Jeffrey Brent as Branch Manager of their San Leandro, CA facility. Brent has 28 years of distribution sales and branch management experience. Joanne Dover was also hired by the Interstate branch as an Inside Sales Representative. Dover brings a range of experience in mechanical plastics. Interstate is also pleased to announce the addition of Mike Feld as Branch Manager of their Sacramento, CA branch. Feld is returning to Interstate after spending the last year as a rep for a manufacturer. Lastly, Kevin Procida has been promoted to the newly created position of Corporate Sales Manager. Procida has been with Interstate for several years, initially in sales, then as branch management.

Primex Plastics Corporation announced the addition of Jason Jenkins to the position of Commercial Development/Distribution Manager. This new position demonstrates Primex Plastics Corporation’s commitment to their valued distributors. Jenkins joins Primex with 8 years experience in plastic distribution sales and management.

Nida-Core Corp. announced the appointment of Andrew J. Werner as Business Manager, Architectural Programs. Prior to joining Nida-Core , Andy was employed with GE Structured Products and Commercial Plastics & Supply Corp. for 18 years.

New Age Industries announced the promotion of Greg Donovan to the newly created position of Distribution Sales Manager. Donovan’s responsibilities include addressing the particular needs of distributors for the company’s plastic and rubber tubing, hose and fitting products.

Vin Malerba, formerly of Commercial Plastics, joins Modern Plastics in Connecticut.

Preco Industries named Steven Chu Managing Director of Preco Industries, Asia/Pacific International, Inc.

Bisco Industries promoted Don Wagner to Vice President, Product Management.