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TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC., APPOINTS MICHAEL BRANDMEIER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS North Kingstown, Rhode Island (June 30, 2009)—Toray Plastics (America), Inc., North America’s only manufacturer of precision-performance polyester and polypropylene film, is pleased to announce that Michael Brandmeier has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President and invited to be a member of the Board of Directors. The transition took place on June 29. Toray Plastics (America), Inc., encompasses the Torayfan® Division (polypropylene), the Lumirror® Division (polyester), and the Virginia based Toray Plastics (America) PEF Division (olefin foams). Brandmeier is simultaneously serving as General Manager of the company’s Torayfan® Division, a position he has held since 2007, and has assumed greater responsibility for the expansion of OPP films from Toray Films Europe S.A.S. (TFE) in Rhône-Alpes, France. TFE specializes in the production of Torayfan bi-axially oriented polypropylene high-barrier metallized packaging film. “Mike Brandmeier represents all that we at Toray hold in high esteem,” says Rick Schloesser, CEO and President, Toray Plastics (America), Inc. “He’s an extraordinary leader with tremendous knowledge of the industry who has made countless contributions to the company. We applaud his accomplishments and look forward to many more successful years with him.” Brandmeier’s tenure with Toray Plastics (America), Inc. began in 1995 when he joined the company as Sales and Marketing Manager of the Torayfan Division. He rose through the division, eventually serving as its Director, Senior Director and Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Prior to joining Toray, Brandmeier had a successful career with Mobil Chemical Company’s film division. Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is a leading manufacturer of polyester and polypropylene films for flexible and rigid packaging, lidding, graphic, industrial, optical, and electronic applications. The company is a subsidiary of Toray Industries, Inc., the world leader in synthetic fibers and textiles, carbon fibers, plastics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and high-performance films. Annual sales exceed US$16 billion. For more information about Toray Plastics (America), Inc.’s entire line of polypropylene and polyester films, contact Eric Bartholomay, Product Development Manager, at eric.bartholomay@toraytpa.com. Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is located at 50 Belver Avenue, North Kingstown, RI 02852-7500 telephone 401-294-4511, fax 401-294-3410. Visit the Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Web site at www.TorayFilms.com. Photo Caption: Michael Brandmeier, Senior Vice President and Member of the Board of Directors, Toray Plastics (America), Inc.  |
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