Wehr, March 2009


Novamelt GmbH, manufacturer of industrial hotmelt and UV-curable pressure-sensitive adhesives, is pleased to announce its expansion as a key supplier for the label, tape and medical industries.
This global expansion in Europe, Asia, North and South America has led to organizational changes to better meet growing demands.

Effective January 1, 2009:

Wolfgang Ziegler, Global Manager of Research and Development, will be promoted to the the position of Technical Director. He will coordinate and control all technical activities at Novamelt in Germany and the U.S.

Peter Hölzle, Business Manager PSA, will be promoted to Sales & Marketing Director. Mr. Hölzle will oversee sales operations for all of Europe.
Mr. Hölzle played a leading role in the expansion of the east-European market.

Mike Ralph, Business Manager, will be promoted to General Manager of Novamelt-Jowat LLC. The U.S. based manufacturing and sales division in High Point, North Carolina. Mr. Ralph was also a key player in Novamelt's global expansion. He has been with the company since 2004 and has over 20 years experience in the adhesive industry.

We congratulate all of those promoted and wish them continued success.


Harald Braun
Managing Director