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30 Extrusion International 4/2024 30 INDUSTRY NEWS Leadership Change at US Site Announced  BHS-Sonthofen announced the appointment of Garrett Bergquist as new President and General Man- ager of BHS-Sonthofen Inc., effective July 8, 2024. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, BHS-Sonthofen Inc. is the wholly owned subsidiary of BHS-Sonthofen located in Sonthofen, Germany. “We are delighted to welcome Garrett Bergquist back to BHS,” says Dennis Kemmann, CEO of the BHS-Sonthofen group of companies. “Garrett's exten- sive background in chemical engineering and his pro- found understanding of the industry make him the ideal leader for our team in North America.” Bergquist brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the engineering and filtration industries. HisjourneywithBHS-SonthofenInc.beganin2014,where he initially focused on laboratory and pilot-scale testing as a process engineer. His role evolved to encompass filtration equipment selection, sizing, scale-up, commis- sioning, and troubleshooting. During that time, through Bergquist’s work as applications engineer, the largest ever indexing belt filter produced by BHS-Sonthofen group, was sold. By the end of his first tenure at BHS in 2021, he had risen to the position of Sales Engineer for the Process Division. In between his tenures at BHS, Bergquist served as the Director of Sales and Business Development at Steri Technologies, a Long Island, NY-based manufacturer of batch filtration equipment. His exemplary work earned him a nomination and election to the American Filtra - tion Society Scientific Committee in 2023. Reflecting on his decision to return to BHS-Sonthofen, Bergquist states, ”As a cutting-edge equipment manu- facturer, BHS provides expert knowledge that allows us to push the boundaries of equipment application to meet new and exciting market demands. With the emerging markets in battery material production and recycling, as well as green initiatives surrounding the circular economy of plastics, we are well-positioned to meet the new requirements of the Green Chemistry Revolution. When I was offered the chance to return to BHS in a leadership role, I was excited to rejoin a com- pany that is posed to be at the forefront of these impor - tant industry developments.” Garrett Bergquist is committed to elevating BHS-Sonthofen Inc.'s customer service standards. He emphasizes, “In an industry where many offer similar equipment, our proximity to North American custom - ers, dedication to service, and filtration know-how should set us apart. As President andManaging Director of BHS USA, my main goal is to put the customer first by establishing a culture of diligence and responsiveness, while offering customer-focused initiatives that allow BHS to provide the highest quality parts with reliable delivery times.” BHS-Sonthofen Inc. www.bhs-sonthofen.com/en Garrett Bergquist is the new President and General Manager of BHS-Sonthofen Inc. His main goal is is to put the customer first by establishing a culture of diligence and responsiveness Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, BHS-Sonthofen Inc. is the wholly owned subsidiary of BHS-Sonthofen located in Sonthofen, Germany RealClearEnergy Features NCSL Op-ed  As the National Conference of State Legislatures Summit convenes in Louisville, Kentucky, „RealClearEn- ergy“ has featured an op-ed written by Plastics Indus- try Association’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Jason Eberstein. The piece highlights how the plastics industry and legislators can work together to increase recycling rates and reach our shared sustainability goals. “This week in Louisville, lawmakers from all over the country will convene at the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Summit to discuss policy, collabora- tion and solutions to problems impacting their states. We encourage them to seize opportunities to solve the environmental challenges we face and address the need for recycling infrastructure as it offers a promising area for bipartisan agreement and cooperative action.” To read the full op-ed: https://www.realclearenergy.org/articles/ 2024/08/07/industry_and_legislatures_ can_boost_recycling_together_1050169.html