Trexel is pleased to announce that Roger Kaufmann has been appointed as the new Director of Business Development. Mr. Kaufmann has joined the company on a part-time basis and in this new role, he will work with Trexel’s European as well as Global sales forces to identify new customers and applications for Trexel’s MuCell and TecoCell foaming products. In addition to devoting a large portion of his time to expanding Trexel’s foaming markets, Roger will continue as CEO of GK Concept, a highly regarded design firm based in Dresden, Germany.
GK Concept and Trexel have a long history of cooperation, culminating in the formation of 2Limit, which is a joint venture between the two companies focused
on simulation and part and tool design services for foamed parts. As Roger has been a major proponent of foaming in injection molding, and as GK Concept has
developed substantial capabilities and know-how in foaming applications, bringing Roger formally onto the team at Trexel is the next step in the evolution of the close partnership. As Trexel CEO Brian Bechard explains, “We have considered Roger a member of our team for many years; this appointment formalizes this and we are excited about Roger helping us create new opportunities to expand our technology.” Roger will be based in Dresden and will operate throughout the
European region.
Trexel also announces the retirement of Hartmut Traut. Dr. Traut has retired after 19 years of service to the company as its Business Director, Europe followed by his transition to VP International Relations in the most recent years. Hartmut helped build Europe into Trexel’s largest market, and the partnerships he formed heavily influenced our growth worldwide. In recognition of his long service and important role in the development of Trexel, we have bestowed on Hartmut the honorary title of Vice President Emeritus, and we look forward to continuing our collegial relationship with Hartmut as he remains active in our industry.
About Trexel, Inc.
Trexel, Inc., headquartered in Wilmington, MA, has led the development of the MuCell ® microcellular foaming injection molding technology and has pioneered
many plastic processing solutions. The MuCell ® technology provides unique design flexibility and cost savings opportunities by allowing plastic part design with
material wall thickness optimized for functionality and not for the injection molding process. The combination of density reduction and design for functionality often results in material and weight savings of more than 20%. The numerous cost and processing advantages have led to rapid global deployment of the MuCell® process in automotive, consumer electronics, medical, packaging and consumer goods applications. Process deployment as well as equipment is supported by teams of highly qualified engineers through Trexel subsidiaries in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Trexel extended its product offering with the TecoCell® system. TecoCell is a unique chemical foaming technology that provides uniform microcellular structure
to injection-molded parts.
For more information, please visit www.trexel.com.
