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31 Extrusion International 3/2022 Chief Procurement Officer Appointed Davis-Standard announced the appointment of Brian Anderson as Chief Procurement Officer (CPO). In his new role, Brian will assume global responsibility for Davis-Stan- dard’s procurement and supply chain operations. He will oversee all aspects of supplier management, sourcing strategies, and cost optimi- zation initiatives. Prior to Davis-Standard, Brian amassed 30 years of extensive ex- perience in procurement and sup- ply chain management, holding key procurement leadership roles. Brian also teaches courses at Elm- hurst University in Supply Chain in Greater Chicago. With a proven track record of optimizing pro- curement strategies and driving operational efficiency, Brian will play a vital role in Davis-Standard’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional value to its customers and stakeholders. "We are thrilled to welcome Brian to our team," said Giovanni Spitale, CEO of Davis-Standard. "His exper- tise and vision will be instrumental in enhancing our procurement prac- tices and ensuring that we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers while driving sustainable growth." Davis-Standard, LLC www.davis-standard.com Brian Anderson Phosphite Antioxidants Now Approved for Use in Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) for Food-Contact Packaging SI Group, a leading global devel- oper and manufacturer of perfor- mance additives, process solutions, pharmaceuticals, and chemical in- termediates, announced that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Food Contact No- tification (FCN) 2326 for phosphite antioxidants WESTON™ 705 and WESTON™ 705T. The FCN extends the use of these phosphite antioxi- dants to polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polymers. WESTON 705 and WESTON 705T are nonylphenol-free stabilizers that already have broad approval as Food Contact Substances for use in various polymers for food-contact packaging around the globe, in- cluding the United States, Canada, the European Union, and China. This latest grant permits the use of WESTON 705 and WESTON 705T in PET polymers and they may be used at levels not to exceed 2000 parts per million (ppm) under conditions of use A through H. “SI Group is committed to invest- ing in and providing antioxidants that meet the current safety needs of consumers globally,” says Robert Kaiser, VP Polymer Solutions & Managing Director EMEA. “With this latest approval extension from the FDA, WESTON 705 andWESTON 705T demonstrate safety profiles that align with the current require- ments of responsible PET food pack- aging producers and brand own- ers.” The approval went into effect on March 1, 2024. SI Group www.siigroup.com Industry Newsletter „PLASTICS Pulse“ Launched The Plastics Industry Associa- tion (PLASTICS) has announced the launch of „PLASTICS Pulse“, a weekly newsletter tailored to those who want to receive the latest news in the plastics indus- try. „PLASTICS Pulse“ will provide subscribers, including manufac- turers, suppliers, recyclers, mem- bers of the press, and policymak- ers, with a curated selection of the latest news impacting the plastics industry. "We are thrilled to announce that „PLASTICS Pulse“, the new weekly newsletter from the Plastics Industry Association,” said Apryl Alexander-Savino, Senior Director of Marketing and Events at PLAS- TICS. “Available to anyone with an interest in the plastics indus- try, „PLASTICS Pulse“ will provide news, insights, and trends delivered straight to inboxes every Wednes- day, allowing our readers to make informed decisions, connect with industry leaders, and seize oppor- tunities in this constantly evolving market.” „PLASTICS Pulse“ will deliver valu- able information on a weekly basis to members as well as non-members of the Plastics Industry Association. „PLASTICS Pulse“ has been landing in subscribers’ inboxes since Febru- ary 14th, 2024. To subscribe to „PLASTICS Pulse“: https://lp.plasticsindustry.org/epc