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29 Extrusion International 1/2022 Appointment as Chief Operating Of fi cer Announced „ Muller Technology Colorado Inc., a leading global sup- plier of molds and automation solutions for sustainable thin-wall packaging, has named Thom Mandl as its new Chief Operating Of fi cer (COO), effective January 1. The ap- pointment was announced by Thomas Federer, Group CEO of Muller Technology. Mandl, based in Fort Collins, will oversee day-to-day busi- ness operations and direct efforts to expand Muller’s growth strategy in the packaging industry. “Muller Technology is thrilled to have Thom join our team and help us manage and direct our business operations through an exciting period of emerging growth,” said Federer. “Thom’s skills, experience, and values make him a great fi t with Muller Technology CO, and we are excited about the impact he will make moving our company for- ward.” Mandl is a seasoned operations executive with over 25 years of experience in manufacturing. He has held leader- ship roles in production, engineering, quality, continuous improvement, and, more recently, general management. “I am excited to join this outstanding and highly respect- ed organization which is at the forefront of leading-edge technology for the plastics industry,” said Mandl. “I look forward to working closely with our highly talented staff to elevate our operational performance, quality control, and supply chain management, while delivering exceptional customer value.” Muller Technology Colorado Inc. www.muller-technology.com Line for Innovative Capacitor Films Installed „ Peak Nano Films, a U.S.-based nanotechnology leader, recently commissioned a Davis-Standard cast fi lm line for processing a breakthrough dielectric fi lm for capacitor ap- plications. With this new equipment, Peak Nano Films has moved into production to serve automotive, military, elec- trical grid, and industrial markets. This new nanolayered fi lm represents the fi rst major materials improvement for solid-state fi lm capacitors in decades. Davis-Standard col- laborated with Peak Nano’s team to validate the process and tailor cast fi lm machinery based on the company’s unique product requirements. “We have grown with Davis-Standard throughout this en- deavor,” said Mike Hus, Peak Nano Film’s senior vice presi- dent of engineering. “Davis-Standard’s technical expertise enabled us to collaborate on new processes and de fi ne machinery features prior to purchase. We value Davis- Standard’s experience and systems-oriented approach in helping make this fi lm a reality.” Peak Nano Films’ modern dielectric fi lm structure over- comes current technology challenges to provide longer capacitor life, higher temperature resistance, greater breakdown strength, and a smaller footprint for capacitor designs. This includes two to four times the energy storage and temperatures up to 150 degrees Celsius (300 degrees Fahrenheit). As a result, capacitor producers bene fi t from additional design freedom and the potential for reducing systems costs for end-users. According to Chris Oseredczuk, senior production engineer at Peak Nano Films, the Davis-Standard line is performing well. “We are highly satis fi ed with the line’s performance and Davis-Standard’s ongoing support. Their sales, techni- cal, parts, and fi eld service teams have provided a timely response during all phases, including initial engagement and acceptance.” Davis-Standard’s web handling expertise and scrap reduc- tion strategies have been pivotal in helping PeakNano Films deliver this fi lm and other innovative products. In addition, a custom feedscrew design built speci fi cally to adapt to the process requirements for this dielectric fi lm has also been advantageous. Davis-Standard, LLC https://davis-standard.com/converting_system/cast- fi lm/ Peak Nano Films www.peaknano.com ThomMandl Peak Nano, fi lmon turret winder