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26 Extrusion International 4/2024 INDUSTRY NEWS of the UK market for KRAIBURG TPE since 2020 and who has exten- sive experience of the local require - ments. Expanding operations in the UK not only reinforces the company’s commitment to the region but also streamlines the purchasing process for customers. By establishing a lo- cal presence, lead times and ship - ping costs are significantly reduced, providing customers with greater convenience and efficiency in their procurement journey. This localiza- tion strategy aligns with the grow- ing trend towards regionalization in supply chain management, enabling KRAIBURG TPE to respond swiftly to market demands and expand overall service levels. Moreover, customers benefit from seamless navigation in regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance with local standards and regulations. KRAIBURG TPE www.kraiburg-tpe.com Sales Engineer for Fluid Coatings in China Appointed  Nordson Corp.’s Polymer Pro- cessing Systems division has an - nounced the appointment of Rachel Xu as Sales Engineer for the fluid coating business in the Far East. Xu will provide sales and technical sup- port, maintain existing customer relationships, and drive market ex- pansion for Nordson’s fluid coating business. She will report directly to Jie Hu, Senior Sales Manager for Nordson in China/South Korea. Rachel Xu will also oversee the distribution network for Nordson’s Premier™ and Ultracoat™ die slot coating product line. “Rachel’s broad-based sales and technical experience make her uniquely qualified for this new role,” said Jie Hu. “I’m confident that she will leverage her expertise with key customers while leading newgrowth efforts in key fluid coating markets.” “I’m thrilled to join the Nordson team as the company focuses on an ambitious growth strategy in Asia for fluid coating applications,” said Rachel Xu. “I look forward to strengthening relationships with key customers and working to bring new business opportunities.” Rachel Xu previously served for three years as a sales manager for NINGBO IRRIRICH WATER SAVING TECHNOLOGY where she managed customer sales, marketing, and technical initiatives. Prior to joining Nordson, she worked for one year as a Business Development Man - ager at Trendbank, where she cul- tivated a broad network of industry resources and contacts in the fluid coating market. Nordson Polymer Processing Systems www.nordsonpolymerprocessing.com Rachel Xu New Compostable Products  Swedish company GAIA Biomaterials' limestone- based bioplastic material Biodolomer has received more compostability certifications from BPI in the USA. The new certifications cover Biodolomer T and enable the production of compostable products that require rigid materials, such as drinking mugs and food trays. Gaia Biomaterials recently received its first BPI com- postability certificate for the thinner grades of Biodo- lomer suitable for film applications. The new certificates are given to Biodolomer T for Extrusion, Granulates, Sheet Resin, and Thermoforming Resin with a maximum thickness of 1000 microns. Biodolomer T is suitable for products that require a rigid material, such as beer and coffee cups, and food trays.“This means that we can now offer a USA-certified compostable material for a number of new applications that require a thicker andmore rigidmaterial”, says Gaia Biomaterials CEO Peter Stenström. BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute) is North America's leading authority on compostable products and packaging. They ensure that all claims of compostability are supported by sci - entific evidence as requested by the FTC. Biodolomer T already has a European certification from the German certification bureau DIN Certco. Like other Biodolomer materials, it is based on limestone and does not result in any microplastics. It also reduces CO 2 emissions by up to 80% when incinerated. GAIA Biomaterials AB www.gaiabiomaterials.com