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Bakelite Named 2024 Supplier of the Year by Engineered Wood Technology Association

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bakelite Synthetics (“the Company”) was named “2024 EWTA Supplier of the Year” in the Materials and Supplies category by the Engineered Wood Technology Association (EWTA) during its 2024 Annual Meeting in San Antonio.

The EWTA Supplier of the Year Award is designed to recognize EWTA member companies that excel in serving their APA member manufacturer customers and in developing innovative solutions to processing problems and challenges.

“The Bakelite Synthetics team at all levels of the organization made this happen, and to be recognized by industry leaders and our customers is a remarkable achievement,” said Curtis Shelast, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Americas. “We look forward to building on this achievement by maintaining the highest standards in the markets, meeting the continued needs of our customers, and driving our innovative culture forward.”

“At Bakelite Synthetics, we’re committed to building trust and serving our customers,” said Dirk Killen, Business Manager, Building & Construction. “We look forward to continuing to be a valued partner to them for many years to come.”

Bakelite Synthetics was a platinum sponsor for the 2024 Annual Meeting Info Fair. The event featured discussions concerning the engineered wood technology industry, expert insights, committee meetings and a supplier exhibition.

About Bakelite Synthetics

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bakelite Synthetics is a leading global integrated producer of thermoset specialty resins, solutions and engineered thermoset molding compounds serving a variety of segments and end markets across geographies. Additional information about Bakelite Synthetics and its products is available at www.bakelite.com.

Contacts

Bakelite Media Contact:
John Branham
(404) 749-2516
john.branham@bakelite.com

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Bakelite Media Contact:
John Branham
(404) 749-2516
john.branham@bakelite.com

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