Canadian Finishing & Coatings Manufacturing Magazine September/October 2021 - 6

NEWS
Univar Solutions
to Expand
Footprint with
New Facility in BC
Univar Solutions Inc. has begun
construction on a new custom-designed facility in Abbotsford, BC.
The facility is expected to open during the first half of 2023 and aligns with the
company's long-term sustainability commitment to achieve net-zero emissions
by 2050, Univar says. With the goal of offering energy-efficient technology and
compliance through the latest emission standards as well as innovative logistic and
storage strengths, the facility will also include a whole-site tank telemetry system
for real-time product inventory.
" Central to our Growing Together strategy is our customer, and the new
Abbotsford facility will improve our ability to quickly and safely deliver products
when and where they are needed with minimal carbon footprint, making us easier to
do business with and helping us fulfill our purpose to keep communities healthy, fed,
clean and safe, " says Chris Halberg, Vice-President of Local Chemical Distribution
for Univar Solutions in Canada. " We're excited to build-on our leading position in
the British Columbia market with more growth opportunities for our suppliers to
meet local customer needs. "
The company hopes the new facility will deliver a streamlined and efficient
experience. With larger chemical and ingredient storage as well as rail capacity
and specially designed blending rooms for solvents, corrosives and oxidizers, the
facility is designed with the principles of the company's sustainability commitments
embedded throughout, which will help make blending more efficient, while reducing
the risk of incidents through the latest engineering controls, Univar says.
" In addition to the many customer, supplier and sustainability benefits,
employees will appreciate the efficient design and digital investments at the
Abbotsford facility that will make it easier for them to do their jobs with safety top of
mind at every step, " says Halberg.
www.univarsolutions.com
IGM Resins Appoints New
EVP Operations
IGM Resins has appointed Jean-Luc Vildé as Executive
Vice President Operations.
Vildé, based in IGM's headquarters in Waalwijk, the
Netherlands, leads IGM Resins' Global Manufacturing,
Supply Chain and Procurement teams and is member of
IGM's Global Executive Leadership team. He succeeds
Michael Lotman as Executive Vice President Operations.
" I would like to thank Michael for his contribution to our company, " says
Wilfrid Gambade, CEO IGM Resins. " At the same time, I am excited to welcome an
experienced executive and industry expert like Jean-Luc to the IGM Team. Jean-Luc
brings a track record of strategic operations management positioning and strong
executive leadership experience which will be integral in delivering our strategic
objective to further build sustainable business growth for IGM Resins. "
Vildé brings more than 30 years of global operations leadership and deep
experience in the speciality chemicals industry, including the UV space, the company
says. His prior experience includes Global Manufacturing & Planning leadership at
Allnex. Prior to Allnex, he worked for BP and began his professional career at Total.
www.igmresins.com
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www.cfcm.ca
Barentz Appoints Mark
Blakely President of
North American CASE &
Plastics Vertical
Barentz has appointed Mark Blakely as
President of its North American CASE
& Plastics vertical. Blakely brings more
than 30 years of leadership experience,
serving in both executive commercial and
operations roles in global manufacturing
and distribution businesses. He most
recently acted as Vice President for
Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., one of the world's
largest suppliers of specialty industrial
gases.
" We're excited to add a proven leader
of Mark's caliber to our organization. At
a time when we are rapidly scaling our
CASE & Plastics business across North
America, his leadership will be incredibly
valuable, " says Mike McKenna, President
& COO of Barentz North America. " To
support our customers and principal
partners and further differentiate the
value and service offerings provided,
Barentz is heavily investing in all
business segments. Mark and the entire
Barentz team will remain focused on
executing our strategy of delivering
targeted growth, continuously improving
and become the global market leader. "
www.barentz-na.com
Mark and the entire
Barentz team will
remain focused on
executing our strategy
of delivering targeted
growth, continuously
improving and
become the global
market leader.
http://www.univarsolutions.com http://www.barentz-na.com http://www.igmresins.com http://www.cfcm.ca
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