Matthew Banach
Reifenhauser Incorporated, the U.S. subsidiary of the German extrusion machine manufacturer Reifenhäuser Group, has appointed Matthew Banach as the new Vice President Sales Cast Sheet Coating (CSC). Effective September 2, Banach has assumed responsibility for the further expansion of Reifenhäuser’s North American flat film and sheet extrusion business.
With decades of experience and a proven track record in the extrusion industry he will support Reifenhäuser customers in setting up successful production lines.
Steve DeSpain, Vice President Reifenhauser Inc., says: “We are pleased to have Matt on our team as it shows the continued commitment that Reifenhäuser has in the North American market. Matt is an industry veteran and has experience in leading positions both on the processing and machinery side.”
Banach adds: “With a career dedicated to the plastics industry, I am thrilled to step into a leadership role at Reifenhäuser, a true global pioneer in extrusion technology. I look forward to contributing to Reifenhäuser’s renowned legacy of engineering, innovation, and manufacturing excellence as we push the boundaries of technology and shape the future of the industry together.”
Banach has held various leadership positions, including Vice President of Sales at Processing Technologies International (PTi). He also founded Global Process Solutions (GPS), a leading-edge consultancy in engineering, manufacturing, and technical operations primarily in the packaging industry.
In his new role as Vice President Sales CSC, Banach will focus fully on Reifenhäuser’s Cast Sheet Coating technologies and make their advantages visible in the market. Reifenhäuser CSC systems are consistently designed for maximum OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and enable the efficient processing of recycled material. A particularly unique selling point are the Value PET lines, for example, featuring a co-rotating twin-screw extruder and a high-performance vacuum system for the direct extrusion of recycled PCR- PET material. The FDA/EFSA certified process allows the production of food- safe sheet without the need for an upstream cleaning and drying process.