Polyflow, an Akron, Ohio-based advanced energy equipment supplier, has named plastics industry veterans Phillip Ashkettle and John Quinn as co-chairs of the company’s corporate board.
Ashkettle, the former chairman and CEO of Cleveland-based manufacturer M.A. Hanna Co., led the merger of M. A. Hanna and Geon to form PolyOne.
Quinn, the former president and CEO of Excel Polymers, has extensive experience in polymer manufacturing, including stints with Dupont and GE Plastics.
Both individuals have served as advisors to Polyflow for several years.
Jay Schable, Polyflow CEO, says both new board members have significant experience in the plastic business and manufacturing sector, which will strengthen the commercialization strategy in place at Polyflow.
“As Polyflow launches its first full scale renewable energy facility this year, the support offered by both Phill and John to our implementation goals is significant,” Schable says.
Polyflow’s initial facility utilizing a patented waste-to-energy conversion process is scheduled to come online later this year in northeast Ohio.