Extrusion International 2-2025

22 Extrusion International 2/2025 INDUSTRY NEWS Commitment to Sustainability Davis-Standard announced that its Davis-Standard Global Servic- es UK facility has renewed its ISO 14001 certi cation. This interna - tional standard recognizes organi- zations for their commitment to en- vironmental management. The Davis-Standard Global Services UK facility is responsible for sales, sup- port, and aftermarket services for ex- trusion equipment for all Davis-Stan- dard and heritage brands, including eld service support, spare and re - placement parts, line upgrades, ret- ro ts, and IIOT solutions. The facility has a long history of environmental stewardship and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its envi- ronmental impact, including – but not limited to – overall scrap and waste reduction, energy conservation, and water management. “This certi cation is a testament to our ongoing commitment to sustain- abilityandourdedicationtoproviding our customers with industry-leading technologies and a robust offering of aftermarket solutions designed to ensure we are the Lifecycle partner in polymer processing excellence for our customers, and do so ef ciently with an eye toward sustainability,” said Ching Gettman, President of Davis- Standard Global Services. Gettman added, “Our UK facility is a key part of our global service network, and we are proud to be able to offer our customers the most comprehensive aftermarket care in the industry and doing so responsibly.” Davis-Standard Global Services Appoints Mark Cox, Managing Director, UK In addition to its ISO 14001 certi- cation, the Davis-Standard Global Services team has appointed Mark Cox as Managing Director, UK. Cox has been with the company since 2006 and is a trained extrusion Tool- maker with extensive industry ex- perience. "Our commitment to cus- tomer success extends far beyond the initial sale. At Davis-Standard Global Services, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive aftermar- ket care that maximizes uptime, op- timizes performance, and ensures our customers achieve the highest levels of productivity throughout the entire lifecycle of their equip- ment, " said Cox. Longstanding UK Managing Di- rector Mark Woodgate will support the changeover whilst transitioning to a new part-time role with Davis- Standard. Davis-Standard, LLC www.davis-standard.com Mark Cox New Of ce for the Benelux Region Opened Plasmatreat continues to expand its presence in the Benelux region. With the opening of a new of ce in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, the company strengthens its global sales and service network and offers custom- ers in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands a di- rect point of contact for technical advice and applica- tion development. Job van Galen is Managing Director of the new sub- sidiary. In his new role at Plasmatreat, van Galen will be responsible for technical sales, the development of sustainable relationships and application development with valued customers. Application-related tests and customer trials can be carried out in modern facilities. Plasmatreat GmbH Managing Director Lukas Buske emphasizes the importance of the new of ce and Job van Galen's expertise: "With the opening of our subsid- iary in Eindhoven, we are further expanding our prox- imity to customers in the Benelux region. Job van Galen brings not only technical expertise, but also valuable in- dustry experience and a high level of commitment. We are delighted to have recruited him for this important role and are con dent that his expertise and customer- focused approach will play a key role in driving our de- velopment in the region". With the new subsidiary, Plasmatreat aims to sup- port companies in the Benelux region in optimizing their manufacturing processes. Atmospheric-pressure plasma technology makes it possible to precisely modify material surfaces, improve adhesion properties and cre- ate environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical pretreatment. Plasmatreat GmbH www.plasmatreat.com Job van Galen heads the newly established subsidiary for the Benelux region and brings with him extensive industry knowledge (Copyright: Plasmatreat GmbH)