People, Places and Things

Fran Job has joined Plastomer Technologies as Product Manager for Plastomer’s PTFE etching, Porter Process division in Hatfield, PA. Job comes to Plastomer with over 14 years of chemical and etching experience with such companies as Ashland Chemical and General Chemical.

Andy J Werner announced the creation of Werner Associates Recruiting; a polymer shapes firm specializing in plastic profiles recruiting out of Stuart FL. Werner has been active in the plastics industry for 28 years working for companies such as Polycast and General Electric.

Röchling Engineered Plastics announced the addition of Brandon Nibert, to the position of Southeast Regional Sales. Nibert’s territory will cover WV, VA, TN, KY, NC and SC. Also recently announced was the addition of Ken Steppling as Project Manager to expand Röchling’s business in the bulk material handling field. Steppling comes to Röchling after 25 years experience developing and promoting UHMW in this market on a worldwide basis.

DYMAX Corporation announced the appointment of Darrell Ripley to the position of Managing Director of its Asian Sales and Operations.

The International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair-USA has announced the appointment of Jim Wulfekuhle, who will join the IWF team as the new Director of Marketing and Communications.

Vitrex USA announced the appointment of Duncan Hogg as Sales Leader for the Americas. Hogg will be responsible for sales in North, Central and South America.