Excel Polymers Names New Vice President of Sourcing
SOLON, Ohio - (MARCH 17, 2008) - Excel Polymers LLC announces Len McClearn has accepted the position of Vice President, Sourcing. Based in Solon, Ohio, he will be responsible for identifying, negotiating and developing suppliers, as well as providing direction and leadership to the company's sourcing team.
John E. Quinn, President and CEO of Excel Polymers LLC said, "McClearn will utilize his background to integrate technology with sourcing and quality management to commercialize innovative and value-added technology around the world."
McClearn brings extensive experience in the rubber industry. Most recently, he was Director of Purchasing at Gates Corporation's Worldwide Fluid Power Division, where he played a key role as the commercial liaison between the Product Development and Business Unit groups. His background also includes executive positions with the Plumley Companies (Dana Corporation), Associated Rubber and Burton Rubber. In addition, McClearn is a past Chairman of the Southern Rubber Group.
Excel Polymers is the world's leading provider of customized, high-performance compounded elastomer materials, roll compounds and efficiency-improving additives. End-use markets include transportation, consumer goods, industrial, construction, oil and gas, and roller markets. Excel Polymers is headquartered in Solon, Ohio, and operates eight plants in the United States, Mexico, Europe and China. Excel Polymers is also part of a compounding Joint Venture with Mitsui in the Guangdong Province of Southern China. For more information, please visit www.excel-polymers.com.
