Industry News
Ask Chemicals to Acquire Industrial Resin Business From SI Group ASK Chemicals, one of the world’s
leading suppliers of foundry chemicals, announces that they have entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the industrial resin business from SI Group (New York, USA). With this acquisition, ASK Chemicals is reinforcing its position in the foundry market and at the same time strengthening its non-foundry business.
ASK Chemicals and SI Group
have agreed on the purchase of SI Group’s industrial resin business and associated manufacturing sites in Rio Claro (Brazil), Ranjangaon (India), and Johannesburg (South Africa), as well as licensed technology and multiple tolling agreements globally. The transaction is expected to close later this year. SI Group will carve out the rubber
and adhesives business, oilfields and surfactants, as well as foundry products in Brazil, and will operate tolling agreements with ASK Chemicals. SI Group’s industrial resin business
serves a wide range of markets and applications such as foundry, friction, abrasives, refractory, paper impregnation, insulation and composites.
About ASK Chemicals
ASK Chemicals is one of the world’s largest suppliers of foundry chemicals and auxiliaries. Its comprehensive product and service portfolio ranges from binders, coatings, feeders, filters and release agents to metallurgical products such as inoculants, magnesium treatment wires, inoculation wires and master alloys for iron casting. Core production,
prototype development
and a wide array of simulation services complete the range. With research and development locations in Europe, Asia,
ASK Chemicals
America and sees
itself
as a driving force behind foundry technology innovations coupled with the commitment to consistently provide added value to its customers. Flexibility and speed, quality and sustainability, as well as profitability of products and services are crucial for the company.
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Gene Stevens named Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Guardian Software Systems Announces New Vice President Guardian Software Systems, a metal casting ERP with MES software provider, announced today the appointment of Gene Stevens as Guardian’s new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We are thrilled to welcome Gene into this expanded role,” said Steve Hoppe, CEO of Guardian Software Systems. “He has been an indispensable member of our team, and his depth of experience and thorough understanding of today’s foundries and the future of the industry positions him well for the job.” As VP of Sales and Marketing, Stevens will be responsible for all sales efforts and personnel, as well as developing and coordinating future marketing plans. “Most foundries are handcuffed in achieving profit/efficiency goals because
they don’t have the necessary data to maximize their expertise. Our solutions provide the visibility needed for foundries to make the best decisions for their business,” said Gene Stevens, VP of Sales and Marketing. “It’s a privilege to come alongside organizations to help optimize operations throughout their entire production chain to achieve measurable results and remain competitive in the market.” Stevens graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with
degrees in music and education. After teaching at secondary and collegiate levels, Stevens built his own IT company specializing in equipping small school districts with the required expertise to develop the infrastructure and programs for administration and education. Stevens also worked with
Q.Know Software, Inc., a software developer that provided information systems to Fortune 500 companies, as VP of Services and Chief Operating Officer. Since joining the Guardian team in 2012, Stevens has held a number of positions, including IT Manager, Customer Service Consultant and Vice President of Communications.
About Guardian Software Systems Guardian Software Systems is a privately held software and services organization and dedicated metal casting provider. With customizable offerings that meet the unique needs of organizations in the metal casting industry throughout the entire production chain, Guardian’s Metal Casting ERP with MES software brings the front office and shop floor together. Backed by 30 years of metal casting industry expertise and first-hand experience in over 250 foundries across the world, the Guardian solution provides organizations with a comprehensive view of their business, arming them with the data and visibility to optimize operations, grow beyond existing KPIs and beat the competition. For more information, visit
www.guardiansoft.com.
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