Applied Extrusion Technologies appoints president & CEO

Applied Extrusion Technologies, Inc. has announced the appointment of Thomas M. Mohr as president & CEO.

Thomas M. Mohr, 54 years old, served previously as president & CEO of Grupo Celanese, Mexico; president & CEO of Trespaphan; and president & CEO of the Vibac Group North America.

‘I have known and respected AET Films for many years as a strong, technically sophisticated competitor in BOPP films, and I am excited to lead the Company through necessary change and restructuring, followed by attractive growth opportunities in the rapidly changing BOPP film market.’

Jackson Craig, chairman of AET Films, said: ‘Thomas Mohr has successful turnaround expertise in a variety of companies, and over ten years experience in the packaging industry in North America and on a global scale. He is a passionate and hands-on leader with an excellent reputation in the BOPP film industry, and will guide AET Films through a necessary restructuring and growth process. The demand for OPP films is sound, and the highly fragmented industry offers attractive growth opportunities.’