Freefoam appoints Technical Operations Manager for state-of-the-art plants

Freefoam Plastics, the market leader in environmentally friendly and UV protected roofline and rainwater products, has appointed Geoff Barnett as Technical Operations Manager for its UK operations. Geoff joins Freefoam from Chemix and has over 30 years of technical and operational experience in the PVC industry having previously worked at Brett Martin, Polypipe and Premier Profiles. In addition, Geoff is a member of the organising committee for the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining’s (IOM3) international PVC conferences.

Geoff will be responsible for managing and leading the production and technical activities at Freefoam’s manufacturing plant in Northampton. In addition, he will take responsibility for mixing operations at Freefoam’s recently acquired facility in Stockport, Cheshire.

“I am delighted to be joining an industry leading company with a well earned reputation for innovation, technical expertise and high quality products”, comments Geoff. “Both the manufacturing facility in Northampton and the mixing facility in Stockport are truly state-of-the-art. The new mixing plant provides Freefoam with access to high quality and cost effective raw materials for current and future needs. In addition, the technology and knowledge acquired by Chemix over the years in co-operation with Freefoam will be consolidated in Freefoam’s operations and will enhance our capability to develop the next generation of PVC raw materials. I’m really looking forward to the challenge of managing the operations as the Company continues to grow and helping Freefoam achieve its aim to be the No. 1 manufacturer of roofline products in Europe.”

For further information and images please contact:
Jackie Kelly
01604 7598710 or 021 4911047
jackie.kelly@freefoam.com