Johnson Matthey Hires Two Senior Project Engineers for its Stationary Source Emissions Control (SSEC) Business Unit
MALVERN, PA, July 25, 2007 - Johnson Matthey announced today the appointment of two additional senior project engineers to their Stationary Source Emissions Control (SSEC) business unit, as demand for their catalysts and catalytic systems continues to grow.
Layne Blavier appointed Senior Project Engineer. He is responsible for designing, modeling, drafting, scheduling and supervising the installation of catalytic converter systems. Before joining JM, Blavier was a senior mechanical engineer for General Machine Products handling research and development of telecom installation equipment. Prior to that, he was a mechanical engineer for Alfa Laval, responsible for designing centrifuges for waste water and chemical plants. Blavier earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University.
Saji Pillai joins JM as Senior Project Engineer. He is responsible for the development, design, project execution and technical support of both standard and turnkey stationary emissions control systems. Pillai has over 17 years of experience in engineering design, development, testing and troubleshooting of high precision mechanical engineering components. He was a project engineer for Stein Seal Company, responsible for designing, developing and testing aircraft engine sealing components. Previous to that position, Pillai was a scientist for Gas Turbine Research Establishment, Government of India , with complete responsibility for the detail engineering of aircraft engine components including shafts, bearings and housings. He has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Dayalbagh Engineering College and a Master's degree from Drexel University.
"We are pleased that Layne and Saji have joined our team at this time," said Mike Cinaglia, Vice President, Johnson Matthey SSEC. The stationary emissions control market continues to expand and we're bringing on board strong, experienced technical professionals to help us provide the marketplace with high performance, cost effective catalytic solutions."
About Johnson Matthey Stationary Source Emissions Control:
Johnson Matthey SSEC is well known for its total systems approach to solving the customer's emissions problem. It is dedicated to the research, development and application of catalyst technology to improve quality of life by reducing air pollution. JM SSEC designs and supplies catalysts and engineers catalytic systems to control emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), volatile organic compounds (VOC), hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and particulate matter (PM).
About Johnson Matthey:
Traded on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: JMAT), Johnson Matthey is a specialty chemicals company focused on its core skills in catalysts, precious metals and fine chemicals. The $9.3 billion company is 190 years old, employs over 7500 people in 34 countries and has been providing catalytic solutions for air quality problems for more than 30 years. The company is backed by a reputation for superior reliability, design, engineering and manufacturing, technological expertise and customer service.
Contact Information:
For more information about Johnson Matthey Stationary Source Emissions Control (SSEC), contact Wilson Chu, Marketing and New Business Manager, Johnson Matthey, 400 Lapp Road, Malvern, PA 19355, Tel: 484-320-2114, Fax: 484-320-2152, E-mail: chuw@jmusa.com, Website: jmssec.com.
