Plans are for Russell to focus mainly on new applications and materials, the company said. He previously worked at Applied Materials and Parker Hannifin as well as material manufacturers such as Freudenberg and Mitsubishi.
“Mark is an accomplished professional and a respected member of the composite industry,” said Dustin Davis, director of sales and business development at Norplex-Micarta. “I am excited to have him on the team to bring to market many new materials and approaches that Norplex has been developing over the last few years.”