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Davis-Standard Thermatic® Extruders to China Operation
DSG-Canusa Polymer Technologies Company recently aug-
mented their tubing operation in China with the purchase of
two Davis-Standard Thermatic® extruders. The extruders, in-
stalled last summer, are being used for processing premium
heat shrink tubing to support automotive, electrical/utility and
battenfeld-cincinnati USA appoints new President & CEO
Effective 1 January 2017, Paul Godwin will take over the
position as President & CEO of battenfeld-cincinnati USA.
Mr. Godwin brings with him an extensive experience in ex-
trusion processes, material and equipment. He started his
career with Dow Chemical in 1979 and held professional as-
signments with Bayer, HPM and Maag prior to joining bat-
tenfeld-cincinnati USA, where he led sales and marketing
and, most recently, the engineering department.
“Paul is an industry insider and has been with battenfeld-
cincinnati USA for almost two decades. His in-depth experi-
ence ideally positions him to advance battenfeld-cincinnati’s
commitment to equipping customers with the technologies,
services and expert support they need to succeed in today’s
demanding marketplace,” says Gerold Schley, CEO of the
battenfeld-cincinnati group.
“We have a highly experienced and motivated team, and I
look forward to working with them in my new capacity. I am
excited to continue the support of our customer base and
Paul Godwin,
President & CEO
of battenfeld-
cincinnati USA
electronics markets. In a highly competitive Chinese extruder
market, DSG-Canusa chose Davis-Standard due to world-class
machines, the proximity of Davis-Standard’s Suzhou subsid-
iary, a short delivery time, and customized features for DSG’s
proprietary tubing requirements.
“We like the processing stability of these machines and the lo-
cal technical support and spare parts services. Davis-Standard’s
presence in Suzhou was a key part of our decision because we
can call on them locally,” said Johnson Zhu, Manager, Engi-
neering for DSG-Canusa. “The Thermatic offers a lot in terms
of capabilities and versatility, but we especially like the per-
formance of the cooling device and gearbox control system.
We’ve built our business on quality, technology and service,
andwe know thesemachines will help us consistently produce
high-quality tubing.”
Davis-Standard’s Thermatic extruder is ideal for demanding
processes such as heat shrink tubing because it is built for du-
rability, minimal maintenance, and quiet operation. For DSG-
Canusa, this tubing includes single wall, dual wall, medium/
heavy wall, specialty non-polyolefin, and automotive heat
shrink tubing as well as braided sleeves. As with many of Da-
vis-Standard’s customers, DSG-Canusa appreciates the Ther-
matic’s range of options for feedscrews and control systems,
offering opportunities for future expansion. Sizes range from
1 ½ to 10 inches (40 to 250mm) with L/D’s from 12:1 to 40:1.
promote battenfeld-cincinnati USA as the leader in technol-
ogy and support,” says Paul Godwin, President & CEO of
battenfeld-cincinnati USA.