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34 Extrusion International 4/2025 34 INDUSTRY NEWS Statement as INC-5.2 Negotiations Commence Released As delegates from around the world gathered in Geneva for the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) on a global plastics treaty, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is urging negotiators to stay focused on the original goal of keeping plastic out of the environment: “As INC-5.2 begins in Geneva, the U.S. plastics industry remains committed to a global agreement focused on the original purpose of these discussions: keeping plastic out of the environment – especially our oceans,” said Matt Seaholm, President and CEO of the Plastics Industry Association. “Our oceans have no borders, which is why this must be a truly global effort. The plastics industry has been engaged from the start of these negotiations, and our companies are investing billions in sustainability, recycling infrastructure, advanced technolo - gies, and circular design to keep materials in use and out of the en- vironment. What’s needed now is a practical agreement that builds on this progress and enables continued innovation, manufacturing, and job creation. The path forward must focus on scaling modern recycling systems, accelerating new technolo - gies, and supporting private-sector solutions. Our industry is ready to lead and is dedicated to being part of a workable solution.” New Staff Additions Announced The Plastics Industry Association an- nounced several newadditions across the PLASTICS team, reinforcing the association’s ongoing commitment to protect the industry, promote con - tinued investment in innovation and sustainability, and advocate for the more than one million workers across the plastics supply chain. "I’m thrilled to welcome several outstanding new professionals to the PLASTICS team,” said PLASTICS President and CEO, Matt Seaholm. “Each individual brings a wealth of experience, fresh perspectives, and our shared commitment to protect, promote, and grow the plastics in - dustry. As PLASTICS continues to evolve, I’m confident their contribu - tions will be essential in strength- ening our work, deepening our impact, and delivering meaningful value to our members.” New PLASTICS Team Members in- clude: • Ari Adusumilli: Manager, Sus - tainability & Environment • Ivy Brittain: Regional Director, State Government Affairs • Veronika Brumm: Director, Tra- deshow Services (NPE) • Pedro De Filippo Vannucci: Pro- gram Coordinator, Sustainability & Environment • Jason Finkle: Intern, Data Ana - lytics • Hodayah Finman: Senior Direc- tor, Regulatory Affairs • Moe Murphy: Senior Director, Marketing These hires reflect PLASTICS’ com - mitment to strategic leadership, mission-driven collaboration, and proactive engagement that sup- ports a strong, innovative, and sus - tainable plastics industry. The Plas- tics Industry Association continues to advance our mission grounded in the core values of ethics, unity, im - pact, optimism, and innovation. www.plasticsindustry.org/ Matt Seaholm The report also details how Ori- on’s acetylene-based conductive additives are the purest of all com- mercially available carbon blacks and have the lowest carbon foot- print. Last year, the company broke ground on a state-of-the-art manu- facturing plant in La Porte, Texas, that will be the only U.S. facility of its kind producing the material. “We see sustainability as a strategic business opportunity,” Painter said. “Our ultra-pure conductive additives are helping power the global energy transition, from electric vehicles to grid-scale storage batteries. We’re proud to support and help enable a cleaner, more electrified future.” Orion S.A. https://orioncarbons.com/ sustainability/ www.extrusion-global.com