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KENNETH MENTZER AWARDED STANLEY MATTHEWS MEMORIAL AWARD UPON RETIREMENT FROM THE NORTH AMERICAN INSULATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Alexandria, VA - (July 17, 2009) - The Board of Governors of the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) awarded Kenneth D. Mentzer the Stanley Matthews Memorial Award in recognition of individual contribution to promoting the benefits of insulation through energy conservation, energy efficiency and environmental preservation in the national interest. Today's award marks Mentzer's retirement as President and CEO, Treasurer of NAIMA after 30 years of service to the fiber glass, rock wool and slag wool insulation industry.
Mike Lawrence of Johns Manville, current Chairman of the NAIMA Board of Governors, offered the following words on this occasion, "Ken Mentzer's leadership and professionalism over the last 30 years has been critical to the success and growth of the entire fiber glass and rock and slag wool industries in North America and around the world. Working with Ken has been not only a pleasure, but has helped me and many other people to learn and grow their own careers and capabilities. Ken has a unique way to influence people and policy that drives success for NAIMA, but also for other parties, leading to win-win scenarios. It has been my pleasure and privilege to work with Ken over these last few years and get to know him professionally and personally. I wish him continued happiness and success in this next stage of his life."
Mentzer is an active member of business, professional, energy and environmental organizations and has had a distinguished career in Washington, DC. His many contributions and displays of leadership include: Trustee of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. Foundation; the Boards of the National Association of State Energy Officials and the National Association of Manufacturers Council of Manufacturing Associations; Trustee of the National Association of Home Builders National Council of the Housing Industry and Chairman of the Government Affairs Committee; and President of the National Home Performance Council. He is a member of the Energy Efficiency Leadership Group, The Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate and represents industry at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the UN World Summit on Sustainable Development Committee on Sustainable Development.
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ARMACELL NAMES NEW BUSINESS DIRECTOR, NORTH AMERICAN INSULATION DIVISION
Armacell LLC, 7/1/09 Ð As part of a series of Armacell growth initiatives, Thomas W. Himmel has joined the company to fill the new position of Business Director of its North American Insulation Division. The announcement is the latest initiative undertaken by Armacell to strengthen its market position and accelerate growth.
Within the new management structure, Tom Himmel will work with Kartik Patel, Global Market Manager (HVAC) and the Armacell Sales and Marketing team to drive programs in the Armacell insulation business, a critical Armacell growth area. Over the next six months, Tom will transition to become ArmacellÕs North American regional Vice President by the end of 2009.
Also as part of the transition, Jim Mars will assume a full time role as the Vice President of Armacell Global Operations to help drive the companyÕs strategic manufacturing initiatives.
Tom Himmel has extensive executive leadership and marketing experience. He was most recently the Global Business Director for Agricultural Chemicals at AkzoNobel Surface Chemistry LLC. Prior to that position he held senior managerial positions in various chemical businesses within AkzoNobel and in Europe with Witco Corporation.
Kartik Patel now takes on responsibilities that are increasingly important for Armacell and reflect the companyÕs intense market segment focus. He assumes the new position of Armacell Global Market Manager for the worldwide HVAC segment. In the short term, his initial focus is to drive ArmacellÕs team responsible for gaining immediate new business opportunities for Armacell and its North American customers.
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