Extrusion International 1-2017

11 Extrusion International 1/2017 Davis-Standard Thermatic ® Extruders to China Operation DSG-Canusa Polymer Technologies Company recently aug- mented their tubing operation in China with the purchase of two Davis-Standard Thermatic ® extruders. The extruders, in- stalled last summer, are being used for processing premium heat shrink tubing to support automotive, electrical/utility and www.davis-standard.com battenfeld-cincinnati USA appoints new President & CEO Effective 1 January 2017, Paul Godwin will take over the position as President & CEO of battenfeld-cincinnati USA. Mr. Godwin brings with him an extensive experience in ex- trusion processes, material and equipment. He started his career with Dow Chemical in 1979 and held professional as- signments with Bayer, HPM and Maag prior to joining bat- tenfeld-cincinnati USA, where he led sales and marketing and, most recently, the engineering department. “Paul is an industry insider and has been with battenfeld- cincinnati USA for almost two decades. His in-depth experi- ence ideally positions him to advance battenfeld-cincinnati’s commitment to equipping customers with the technologies, services and expert support they need to succeed in today’s demanding marketplace,” says Gerold Schley, CEO of the battenfeld-cincinnati group. “We have a highly experienced and motivated team, and I look forward to working with them in my new capacity. I am excited to continue the support of our customer base and www.battenfeld-cincinnati.com/usa Paul Godwin, President & CEO of battenfeld- cincinnati USA electronics markets. In a highly competitive Chinese extruder market, DSG-Canusa chose Davis-Standard due to world-class machines, the proximity of Davis-Standard’s Suzhou subsid- iary, a short delivery time, and customized features for DSG’s proprietary tubing requirements. “We like the processing stability of these machines and the lo- cal technical support and spare parts services. Davis-Standard’s presence in Suzhou was a key part of our decision because we can call on them locally,” said Johnson Zhu, Manager, Engi- neering for DSG-Canusa. “The Thermatic offers a lot in terms of capabilities and versatility, but we especially like the per- formance of the cooling device and gearbox control system. We’ve built our business on quality, technology and service, andwe know thesemachines will help us consistently produce high-quality tubing.” Davis-Standard’s Thermatic extruder is ideal for demanding processes such as heat shrink tubing because it is built for du- rability, minimal maintenance, and quiet operation. For DSG- Canusa, this tubing includes single wall, dual wall, medium/ heavy wall, specialty non-polyolefin, and automotive heat shrink tubing as well as braided sleeves. As with many of Da- vis-Standard’s customers, DSG-Canusa appreciates the Ther- matic’s range of options for feedscrews and control systems, offering opportunities for future expansion. Sizes range from 1 ½ to 10 inches (40 to 250mm) with L/D’s from 12:1 to 40:1. promote battenfeld-cincinnati USA as the leader in technol- ogy and support,” says Paul Godwin, President & CEO of battenfeld-cincinnati USA.