Syrgis Performance Chemicals Bolsters Technical Team
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Aziz Hikem Named Senior Process Chemist
Latexo, Texas - (June 28, 2011) - Syrgis Performance Chemicals (PChem) today announced that Aziz Hikem has joined the organization and will assume the role of Senior Process Chemist.
"Aziz is an experienced chemical professional who combines a strong chemical background and an understanding of the oilfield industry with a strong team-based approach," said Ted Schlosser, president of Syrgis PChem. "I expect him to make a major impact immediately."
Hikem has 12 years of experience in the chemical industry, across a broad range of technical and application issues. Hikem combines experience in research and development, quality assurance, process improvement, and field technical service. He has previously worked for Weatherford International, Headwaters Construction Materials and Sonatrach (in Algeria). Hikem has a Bachelor of Science degree in applied chemical engineering from the University of Bejaia (in Algeria) and a Master of Science in physical chemistry from the University of Paris.
In 2009, Syrgis (parent company of Syrgis PChem) embarked on a plan to strengthen its technology capabilities. In the last two years, Syrgis has completed major expansions to laboratories at each operating company (more than doubling the space at each location). Syrgis has also doubled the number of people working on technology and has greatly expanded its analytical capabilities.
According to Andy Harris, CEO of Syrgis, "The ultimate goal is to strengthen Syrgis' capabilities to provide solutions optimized for the processes of our discerning customers. Adding Aziz to our team represents another step in this process."
About Syrgis
Syrgis is an international diversified group of fine and specialty chemical manufacturers. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Syrgis is a suite of companies that includes Syrgis Performance Specialties, Syrgis Performance Chemicals (PChem), and Syrgis Performance Initiators- all worldwide leaders in their respective niche markets. Syrgis companies deliver high-quality products that meet the exacting standards of leading chemical solution providers in the building materials, composites, cosmetic, mining, oil and gas, paints and coatings, personal care, plastics, renewable energy, transportation and water treatment industries. With strong backing from Cleveland, Ohio-based Edgewater Capital Partners, Syrgis is dedicated to delivering the high-performance products its customers need, supported by exceptional customer service and technical application expertise. To learn more, please visit www.syrgis.com.
