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19 Extrusion International 1/2021 New Exclusive Distributor for PVC Additives in India „ SONGWON Industrial announced that it signed an exclusive distribution agreement for PVC additives in India withMumbai- basedMakwell Plastisizers, effective as of December 2020. Since starting operations in 1965, Makwell has become a lead- ing player in plasticizers and additives in India with a reputation for high standards and quality. Commenting on the agreement, Arie Kooij, LeaderMarket Cen- ter Tin Intermediates and PVCAdditives, SONGWON said: “With such an experienced partner, we will be very well-positioned to further expand our product availability and increase our level of service to our customers in India. Active in the industry for over 50 years, Makwell has built up a solid reputation and strong lo- cal distribution network which will add great value for SONG- WON.” “SONGWON’s wide range of products completes our product portfolio of PVC additives and we are delighted to be SONG- WON’s exclusive distribution partner in India,” says Amresh Thakker, Marketing Director at Makwell. “SONGWON’s strong R&Dwill also be immensely bene fi cial to our customers and sup- port them to fi nd the right solutions for their needs. Further- more, it will contribute to the development of new products required by the ever-changing PVC industry.” Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. www.songwon.com Makwell Plastisizers Pvt Ltd. www.makwellgroup.com (Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.) Even Closer to Customers „ ILLIG Maschinenbau has appointed Jürgen Lochner as Managing Director in the function of CSO/CTO on Decem- ber 1, 2020. He is responsible for the areas of market and technology with sales and product development for the busi- ness units engineering, tooling and service. Together with CEO Carsten Strenger, the management team at the com- pany’s headquarters in Heilbronn is well positioned. The focus at ILLIG is even more on customer proximity and market-oriented products. Structurally, the management continues to focus the company on sustainable solutions, in line with the megatrend Circular Economy, which perfectly serve the needs of global markets. With the customized packaging development Pactivity ® and the tool development Toolsys ® , ILLIG develops the solutions of tomorrow for customers. With Circular Thinking, ILLIG supports the economic closed-loop concept and clearly de- fi nes sustainability goals: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Renew and Separate. ILLIG Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG www.illig.com Powerful teamplayers: JürgenLochner (CSO/CTO) (left) andCarstenStrenger (CEO)