Multisorb Technologies Names New Market Leader

BUFFALO, NYMultisorb Technologies, the leading manufacturer of sorbent, desiccant and oxygen absorbing technologies, has announced the promotion of John F. Solomon to the position of market leader, specialty foods. In this role, Solomon will be responsible for expanding Multisorbs business in diverse food packaging markets, including organics and natural foods.

John brings over 15 years of experience in the packaging industry to this position, said Steve Lloyd, director of sales. He has helped expand our market reach into new areas through his deep understanding of customer needs. Multisorb will rely on his leadership to develop partnerships with all customers in the specialty foods industry, including in the ever-expanding market of organic foods.

Prior to joining Multisorb in 1998, Solomon spent several years working to build various markets and cultivate customer relationships for companies including the Alloyd Company, the EFP Corporation and Facile Holdings Incorporated. Solomon has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Research & Development Association for the past eight years and is a member of the Institute of Food Technologists and the Institute of Packaging Professionals.

Multisorb has successfully developed close ties to its customers by providing the best cost-effective solutions to complicated packaging issues. Expanding our portfolio of sorbent technologies to help ensure product freshness and enhance brand integrity will continue to be a major personal goal of mine, said Solomon.

About Multisorb Technologies
Multisorb Technologies has been an innovator in sorbent technology for over 40 years. Founded in 1961 by John S. Cullen to protect products against the damaging effects of moisture, today Multisorb is North Americas largest producer of packaged and fabricated sorbents and the world leader in active packaging components. Multisorb Headquarters is located at 325 Harlem Road, Buffalo, NY 14224-1893. For more information in North America, contact: 888/SORBENT (767-2368); international inquiries please call: +1 716/824-8900; fax: +1 716/824-4128; e-mail: [email protected].