Nexam Chemical appoints Francesco Pisciotti as new head of development
11/19/2018
Nexam Chemical has recruited Francesco Pisciotti as new head of development (CTO) for Nexam Chemical. Francesco has a long experience in developing polymeric materials, its processing and property development in end products. With his background and knowledge within polymeric materials he we will become a great asset to the company. Under Francesco’s leadership, the development of new multifunctional masterbatches customized for customers’ processes will intensify.
Francesco Pisciotti has a PhD in material science and technology from Chalmers University of Technology with a focus on polymeric materials and how they are processed. He has long experience in leading successful development projects in polymeric materials. Previously Francesco Pisciotti has worked at Tetra Pak for many years with the development of future polymeric materials. Before that he has experience from RISE, Research Institutes of Sweden. Francesco Pisciotti’s competencies and long experience leading development projects in polymeric materials further strengthen Nexam Chemicals ability to develop products customized for the specific materials customers’ are working with.
Francesco will be a part of the management team and will assume his position on the 1st of February 2019. Nexam Chemicals current CTO, Erik Lager, has received a new assignment within the procurement project that Nexam Chemical has initiated with the goal of improving margins for the company´s products.
“Francesco will contribute with valuable knowledge and experience to Nexam Chemical, specifically in polymeric materials and how our chemistry can be best applied. Francesco has in previous employments delivered very good results from the development projects he has been responsible for. I very much look forward to cooperating with him and I wish him a warm welcome to Nexam Chemical.” says Anders Spetz, CEO.
”I really look forward to becoming a part of Nexam Chemical. I will greatly benefit from my experience in polymers and I look forward to combining this experience with Nexam Chemicals unique chemistry. Together with a focus on accelerated customer innovation, this provides potential for creating unique opportunities for both existing and future customers. The industry is in need of new innovative products, which I think we have great opportunities to contribute with.” says Francesco Pisciotti.
For further information, please contact:
Anders Spetz, VD, +46-703 47 97 00, anders.spetz@nexamchemical.com
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About Nexam Chemical
Nexam Chemical develops technology and products that make it possible to significantly improve the production process and properties of most types of plastics in a cost-effective manner and with retained production technology. The improved properties include strength, toughness, temperature and chemical resistance as well as service life. The improvements in properties that can be achieved by using Nexam Chemical’s technology make it possible to replace metals and other heavier or more expensive materials with plastics in a number of applications. In applications where plastic is already used, Nexam Chemicals products can improve the manufacturing process, reducing material use and enable more environmental friendly alternatives. Example of commercial applications: pipe manufacturing, foam production and high-performance plastics. More information about the business will be found on http://www.nexamchemical.com. The company´s Certified Adviser is FNCA Sweden AB.