PETpla.net Insider 01+02 / 2020

PET news 6 NEWS PET planet Insider Vol. 21 No. 01+02/20 www.petpla.net ICIS Asian Recycling & Sustainability Conference 2019 has been a defining moment for the plastics industry as the drive towards a sustainable future becomes the main agenda of multinational corporations, governments and even consumers. While there is no single formula at the moment to end the problem on plastic waste, collaboration plays a critical role in bringing change to what is already a worrying trend. Next month, ICIS is bringing the Asian Recycling & Sustainability Con- ference for the first time to Bangkok, Thailand. This one day event will focus on the theme “Seeking paths and working collaboratively to establish a circular economy road map in Asia” and aims get to the bottom of the issues related to the immensity of the plastic waste crisis, the strategies of producers and long-standing brand owners to explore and promote solutions and many more. As industry news confirms noteworthy and ground-breaking projects of local governments, plastic manufacturers, recyclers, producers, waste management companies and brand owners, it is critical to be in the know about these important headlines allowing you to remain competitive amidst changes and challenges within the plastics industry. This inaugural conference will be taking place at the Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit Hotel in Bangkok on 19 February 2020. Companies in attendance include: Alliance to End Plastic Waste, Asahi Group, Borealis, Chevron Phillips, Clariant Plastics & Coatings, The Coca- Cola Company, Dow, Dynapack, Eastman Chemical, ExxonMobil, Henkel, Indorama Ventures, Milliken, Nu Pure Beverages, SCG Chemicals, Thai Griptech, Union Petrochemical PCL and more. www.icisevents.com/asianrecycling Vimal Kedia, MD & CMD Manjushree Technopack, declared as one of ‘Asia’s Most Promising Business Leaders’ by The Economic Times Mr Vimal Kedia, Chairman & Managing Director Manjushree Technopack, a leading rigid plastic packaging company in India, has been declared one of Asia’s Most Promising Business Leaders by The Economic Times. This title was conferred on Mr Kedia at the 4 th edition of Asian Business Leader conclave held in Singapore recently. The conclave saw lead- ing thought leaders and businessmen across Asia discuss pertinent issues facing the Asian region, particularly India and Singapore. The award is an acknowledgement to pioneers who play a significant role in shaping business demographics around the world. Mr Kedia was recognised for his outstanding achievement and contribution to the packaging industry in India. On winning the award, Mr Kedia com- mented “I am honoured to be one of Asia’s Most Promising Business Leader by The Economic Times. It has been a phenomenal journey with Manjushree Technopack these last 40 years. Manjushree stands for integrity, customer centricity, innovation and environment sustainability. These core values have helped us stay ahead of our peers and steer the rigid packaging industry. This award is a testament to our unwavering commitment to design and to delivering world-class and thoughtful pack- aging solutions. www.manjushreeindia.com Husky appoints Tony Black to lead Customer Success Management organisation Husky Injection Molding Systems announced the appointment of Tony Black to the position of President, Customer Success Management (CSM). Mr Black joins Husky’s senior leadership team leading the company’s global CSM organisation. “Since forming our consolidated CSM organisation in 2017, our goal has been to provide the industry’s most exceptional service and support to help customers elevate their Husky investments, as well as protect and improve their bottom lines,” said John Galt, Husky’s President and CEO. “I am excited to have Tony join our team and am confident he has the experience, skills and expertise to take our CSM organisation to the next level, especially as we move to accelerate development innovation around evolving consumer and market demands.” “Husky is a company with a strong team clearly dedicated to providing the industry’s most responsive and effective customer service and sup- port,” said Tony Black. “The organisation is poised for innovative change and I look forward to applying my existing knowledge to help strengthen our capability to deliver proactive, optimised support to all customers around the world.” Mr Black brings more than 25 years of experience in global business development and operations and has a record of accomplishment for con- sistently improving customer satisfaction and service-oriented performance. www.husky.co