PFFC - November 2007 - (Page 18) NEWS CLIPS Bobst Acquires F&K BIELEFELD, GERMANY | The Grautoff family—the majority shareholder of Fisher & Krecke GmbH & Co. KG—has signed an agreement concerning the sale of its shares to Bobst Group S.A. in Lausanne, Switzerland. Dietrich Bernhard Grautoff, majority shareholder and chairman of the advisory board of F&K, says, “My family sells…very reluctantly. …we feel confident that a strategic connection with Bobst Group is the best solution to protect the future of the company.” He adds that future product development, securing of buying markets, enlarged worldwide distribution, and necessary funding most likely will be assured. Production will remain in Bielefeld. Dietrich Bernhard Grautoff will be connected with the company as a member of the advisory board in the future. F&K managers Dr. George Grautoff and Andreas Kückelmann will remain on the management board. � � ��������������������������� ��������������������������� As the demands of the global pressure-sensitive marketplace continue to evolve, isn’t it reassuring to know that, no matter where in the world you do business, selecting a release liner is only a quick phone call away? Whether you’re in Shanghai or Chicago, Loparex’s technical experts focus on your specific requirements, and work with you step-by-step to determine the right liner for your product. We can help you select from hundreds of proven release liner products already available, or initiate the development of a new product to match your specific needs. Once you have selected your release liner, our skilled Sales and Customer Service teams will ensure you get the resources you need, when you need them. No other release liner manufacturer can match the global presence and localized service of Loparex. When choosing a release liner supplier for your domestic or international markets, make the right call make it Loparex. ��� ����������������������������������� � ������������������������� ��� ����������������������������� � ��� ����������������������������� � ��� ������������������������������� � ���������� ��� �������������������� � ��� ������������������������������� � � � ���������������������������� � � ��������� ����������������������������� ���������������������������������������� ��������������� PFFC-ASAP 112 18 | NOVEMBER 2007 at Walle Corp., Harahan, LA, elects Sean Keeney CEO. He succeeds Cecil Keeney, retiring after more than 25 years of service. I. Black uDan Maurer joins Heidelberg USA, Kennesaw, GA, as director, product management postpress. uIain Black is now part of the customer service team at Comexi North America, West Springfield, MA. uJeff Waldvogel joins Mohawk Fine Papers, Cohoes, NY, as regional sales manager, Midwest. uAt Toray Plastics (America), North Kingston, RI, Christopher Voght becomes national sales manager; Michael Brandmeier is appointed VP and general manager of the Torayfan Div.; Scott Van Winter becomes director and general manager of the Lumirror Div.; Jeffrey Lippy is now general manager of the PEF Div.; and Christopher Roy is named director of sales and marketing for the Torayfan Div. uThe Montalvo Corp., Gorham, ME, names Sergio Sinesi and his company Maier Italia sales representative in Italy. JSC Complect Technika is named sales representative in Russia for Montalvo. Torben Lerris is named managing director at Danarota Technic A/S, Bjert, Denmark, the European subsidiary of Montalvo. uAllied Pressroom Products, Hollywood, FL, hires two for the sales force: Frank Zimmerman for Illinois and Wisconsin and Scott Lemmers to support Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. uMichelman, Cincinnati, OH, hires Marco Juarez as territory manager, Mexico, for the paper coatings business unit, and Chris Coyne becomes business manager, Paper and Flexible Packaging, in Europe. uEnercon Industries Corp., Menomonee Falls, WI, names two regional sales managers: Ryan Schuelke will cover California, Washington, and Oregon; Larry Sterna adds Quebec, Canada, to his New England territory. uSteven D. Smith is named VP, operations, at Filmquest Group, Bolingbrook, IL. uExopack Holding Corp., Spartanburg, SC, promotes Paul Kearns to VP of corporate strategy development. WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM PEOPLE uThe board of directors http://WWW.PFFC-ONLINE.COM
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