17 AUGUST 2012crainscleveland.com
Philippe Meyer named chief technology officer by Aleris
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Aluminum products producer and recycler Aleris in Beachwood has named Philippe Meyer vice president and chief technology officer.
Aleris said Mr. Meyer will build an internal technology organization, including centers of excellence for the company's aerospace and automotive products.
"Philippe brings to Aleris a distinctive blend of research and development and technology commercialization experience in the aluminum industry," Steven J. Demetriou, Aleris chairman and chief executive officer, said in a statement. "His expertise in developing strategic technology will help fuel Aleris' organic growth and strengthen our ability to customize solutions for customer needs."
Aleris said Mr. Meyer has 30 years of experience in the aluminum industry, most recently as technical director for Montupet, one of the world's largest producers of aluminum-cast automotive products. He previously held management positions in research and technology with Pechiney, a Constellium predecessor company, where he helped develop an aluminum lithium alloy for aerospace use and precision aluminum-forging technology for automotive products, according to Aleris.
Aleris said Mr. Meyer will build an internal technology organization, including centers of excellence for the company's aerospace and automotive products.
"Philippe brings to Aleris a distinctive blend of research and development and technology commercialization experience in the aluminum industry," Steven J. Demetriou, Aleris chairman and chief executive officer, said in a statement. "His expertise in developing strategic technology will help fuel Aleris' organic growth and strengthen our ability to customize solutions for customer needs."
Aleris said Mr. Meyer has 30 years of experience in the aluminum industry, most recently as technical director for Montupet, one of the world's largest producers of aluminum-cast automotive products. He previously held management positions in research and technology with Pechiney, a Constellium predecessor company, where he helped develop an aluminum lithium alloy for aerospace use and precision aluminum-forging technology for automotive products, according to Aleris.
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