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29 Extrusion International 3/2020 Two Internal Promotions announced The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced two internal promotions to strengthen its sustainability and materials portfolios. Ashley Hood-Morley is now Senior Director of Sustain- ability and Materials, and Patrick Krieger is the Director of Sus- tainability and Materials. Hood-Morley will oversee all projects and programs related to PLASTICS’ materials, sustainability and recycling initiatives. Kriegerwill be responsible for various sustain- ability initiatives such as Operation Clean Sweep (OCS), New End MarketOpportunities (NEMO),MarineDebris, and theBioplastics division, which he currently oversees. Glenn Anderson, PLASTICS Vice President, Industry Relations and Member Engagement, announced the promotions to all staff members. “Our industry and our members continue to put extra energy into developingmore sustainability initiatives,” Anderson stated. “That is one of the reasons whywe have increased the tal- ent in this area with the promotions of Ashley and Patrick. They both have a strong background in our industry and will energize our initiatives to develop a robust sustainability platform in sup- port of our members and the industry as a whole.” Ashley Hood-Morley has a chemical engineering background, with extensive experience working with material suppliers and sustainability programs. Patrick Krieger has been with PLASTICS for five years. Prior to join- ing he managed regulatory affairs for the Animal Health Institute (AHI), serving primarily to support the Veterinary Biologics Section. The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) www.plasticsindustry.org PLASTICS plans further additions to its sustainability personnel. “PLASTICS is entering a newera,” stated President and CEO Tony Radoszewski, CAE. “It’s a time of wonderful opportunities for our industry and our members. Making changes in our sustainability area is just one of the progressive moves we’ll be making. We’ll continue to promote the use of recycled plastics and provide best management practices to help companies achieve their sustain- ability goals. Congratulations to Ashley and Patrick.” Ashley Hood-Morley, Senior Director of Sustainability andMaterials, PLASTICS: “Having worked at PLASTICS for more than five years, it’s been a pleasure experiencing the growth in our recycling and sustainability initiatives. I’m excited to continue the journey with such a strong association.” Orion Engineered Carbons S.A., a worldwide supplier of spe- cialty and high-performance Carbon Black, announced that it is building a new logistics center at its largest manufacturing plant in Cologne, Germany. Upon completion, the central warehouse will be 8,850 square-meters, equaling a capacity of approximately 12,400 pallets. Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. www.orioncarbons.com “We produce 160,000 metric tons and more than 100 differenti- ated grades of carbon black at this facility each year which must be treated and handled very carefully. The new, modern distribu- tion center will enable us to further grow our business in a loca- tionwherewe have deep roots,” saidDr. SandraNiewiem, Senior Vice President Specialty Carbon Black and EMEA Region. The new building, a turnkey project of Goldbeck construction company, will have eight truck docks. It will equalize plant traffic – with about one hundred trucks passing through the plant gate every day. In addition, the newwarehouse will eliminate internal logistics, with consolidation into one location. Orionwill lease the warehouse fromGrieshaber. “With a space-optimized shuttle warehouse system and the con- nection to the warehouse via an automated material conveyor system, we will be able to guarantee a smooth and even more efficient flow of goods,” said Grieshaber Managing Director Gregor Schnell. The handover and commissioning scheduled for December. New Logistics Center in Cologne, Germany Left to right: Gabriele Grieshaber (Grieshaber), Hans-JürgenMelchor (Goldbeck), Dietmar Kersting (OEC), Gregor Schnell (Grieshaber), Sandra Niewiem (OEC) and Christian Eggert (OEC) (©Orion Engineered Carbons/Christoph Kottmann) Patrick Krieger, Director of Sustainability and Materials, PLASTICS: “I’m looking forward to building our marine debris initiatives and continuing tomanage our bioplastics division. I enjoy working at PLASTICS, because we bring together experts from various backgrounds to collaborate and solve pressing issues, as they relate to protecting our environment.”