EMP SA Switzerland Appoints Erik K. Verhoeff to Lead CO-EX Corporation, USA


Stabio, Switzerland - EMP SA, world-leading manufacturer of advanced Polycarbonate sheets and systems, today announced the appointment of Erik K. Verhoeff as Managing Director of CO-EX Corporation (CT, USA) effective immediately.

"We expect the business to be pushed to new heights under Erik's stewardship," said Vincent Enzo Piarulli of EMP SA, Switzerland. "His over 15 years experience as GM for public trading and family owned companies in several countries around the world including the USA, Italy and Argentina makes him the ideal choice for our global company structure."

This top management change coincides with EMP's purchase of the 42.2 % BAYER stake in EMP, a step, which facilitates the imminent restructuring of the Conterno group companies, consisting of:

1. EMP Estrusione Materiali Plastici S.A., Stabio, Switzerland
(http://www.macrolux-emp.com/) since 1980

2. POLITEC POLIMERI TECNICI S.A., Stabio,Switzerland
(http://www.politecsa.com/) since 1997

3. LA-ES Laminati Estrusi Termoplastici SPA, Beregazzo con Figliaro, Italy
(http://www.la-es.com/) since 1957

4. Taly Plastics, Zhongshan, China since 2001

For any inquiries, please contact Erik K. Verhoeff (ekverhoeff@co-excorp.com)

CO-EX Corporation manufactures a full line of polycarbonate sheet including Macrolux® multi-wall sheet, Rooflite® corrugated sheet, BDL® standing seam modular panels and Modulit vertical glazing systems. CO-EX products work well in any application where light transmission, impact strength and durability are important. CO-EX Corporation, 5 Alexander Drive, Wallingford, CT, 06492, Web: http://www. co-excorp.com

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