02/02/2009
Freefoam Appoints New Ops Manager
Geoff Barnett has been appointed Technical Operations Manager at Freefoam Plastics, it has been announced.
Mr Barnett, who has worked in the PVC industry for over 30 year, is a member of the organising committee for the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining's (IOM3) international PVC conferences.
In his new role at Freefoam - a market leader in environmentally friendly and UV protected roofline and rainwater products- Mr Barnett will be responsible for managing and leading the production and technical activities at the firm's manufacturing plant in Northampton.
In addition, he will take responsibility for mixing operations at Freefoam’s recently acquired facility in Stockport, Cheshire.
"I am delighted to be joining an industry leading company with a well earned reputation for innovation, technical expertise and high quality products," he said.
"Both the manufacturing facility in Northampton and the mixing facility in Stockport are truly state-of-the-art. The new mixing plant provides Freefoam with access to high quality and cost effective raw materials for current and future needs.
"In addition, the technology and knowledge acquired by Chemix over the years in co-operation with Freefoam will be consolidated in Freefoam's operations and will enhance our capability to develop the next generation of PVC raw materials," said Mr Barnett.
He added: "I'm really looking forward to the challenge of managing the operations as the Company continues to grow and helping Freefoam achieve its aim to be the No. 1 manufacturer of roofline products in Europe."
(PR/BMcC)
Mr Barnett, who has worked in the PVC industry for over 30 year, is a member of the organising committee for the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining's (IOM3) international PVC conferences.
In his new role at Freefoam - a market leader in environmentally friendly and UV protected roofline and rainwater products- Mr Barnett will be responsible for managing and leading the production and technical activities at the firm's manufacturing plant in Northampton.
In addition, he will take responsibility for mixing operations at Freefoam’s recently acquired facility in Stockport, Cheshire.
"I am delighted to be joining an industry leading company with a well earned reputation for innovation, technical expertise and high quality products," he said.
"Both the manufacturing facility in Northampton and the mixing facility in Stockport are truly state-of-the-art. The new mixing plant provides Freefoam with access to high quality and cost effective raw materials for current and future needs.
"In addition, the technology and knowledge acquired by Chemix over the years in co-operation with Freefoam will be consolidated in Freefoam's operations and will enhance our capability to develop the next generation of PVC raw materials," said Mr Barnett.
He added: "I'm really looking forward to the challenge of managing the operations as the Company continues to grow and helping Freefoam achieve its aim to be the No. 1 manufacturer of roofline products in Europe."
(PR/BMcC)
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