Extrusion International 2-2020

15 Extrusion International 2/2020 New Executive Vice President Davis-Standard announced that Zachary Ament has been promoted to Executive Vice President. He will replace long- time Davis-Standard employee and team leader Ernie Plasse who is retiring. Ament has been with Davis-Standard for over seven years, most recently serving as Vice President of Business Development. In that role, he has been heavily in- volved in the development and tactical execution of Davis- Standard’s organizational strategy across the global organi- zation including mergers, acquisitions, strategic agreements and more, positioning him well to assume Plasse’s role. “Ernie’s leadership, industry knowledge and vast experience will be greatly missed,” said Jim Murphy, Davis-Standard’s President and CEO. “He’s had an extraordinary 46-year ca- reer at Davis-Standard. His humility and work ethic set an excellent example for our entire team at Davis-Standard, and we wish him all the best in retirement.” Murphy added, “Zachary will do an outstanding job in this role and has been working alongside Ernie to ensure a smooth transition. We look forward to his perspective and leadership as we contin- ue our commitment to outstanding customer service.” RAYEX S XT • Precision measurement for wall thickness, eccentricity and diameter • Easy and quick set up for new products • Added longevity due to high-quality X-ray source www.zumbach.com • sales@zumbach.ch Wall Thickness Measurement Made Easy Davis-Standard, LLC www.davis-standard.com Zachary Ament