and special applications in Europe, and
prior, coatings in
North America.
The addition of
Orlowski is in line
with Trust Chem’s
global strategy to
further strengthen its
position in North
America.
in the region. He brings extensive sales
and channel management experience in
international markets, as well as technical expertise and understanding of a
wide variety of materials testing methodologies and applications.
Also supporting the establishment of
the FT4 Powder Rheometer in China is
material scientist and product manager
for China, Xiaowei Fu, who will
be based in Shanghai. Fu is mov-
ing back to China from the UK,
having already worked for Free-
man Technology for five years. Customers
in China will benefit from his experience
with the FT4 Powder Rheometer and
wealth of powder characterization ex-
pertise, according to the company. CW
New chairman of the British
Coatings Federation
Industrial Coatings Council
appointed
At the British Coatings Federation’s
(BCF) meeting HMG Paints Ltd.’s managing director, John Falder, was appointed chairman of the Industrial
Coatings Council of the BCF.
Falder has had an active role in the
BCF for 27 years and has been at the
forefront of a number of BCF projects,
including apprentice training schemes,
environmental and sustainability programs and a number of health and safety
initiatives. He has been managing director at HMG Paints for 20 years.
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United Gilsonite Laboratories
hires new research associate
United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL) has
appointed Blythe Elizabeth Golosky research associate in the Research and Development Laboratory.
In her new role, Golosky will work in
new product development and product
improvement. Prior to joining UGL,
Golosky worked in a quality control position for Maid Rite Steak, responsible for
performing required government testing.
Freeman Technology makes
senior appointment in Asia
Pacific
Powder characterization company Freeman Technology of Tewkesbury, UK, has
announced significant expansion into Asia
with the appointment of Nishil Malde as
general manager for Asia Pacific.
Malde, who joined Freeman Technology in June 2012, is responsible for the
company’s business in Asia Pacific, providing support for distribution partners
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