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ROMAG
EVERLAM
PRODUCTION LINE STRENGTHENED BUSINESS
WITH GBP 1M INVESTMENT
DEVELOPMENT
North East specialist glass and solar PV manufacturer, Romag, is doubling its
capacity, following a GBP 1m investment program including a second state of SPECIALIST
the art toughening plant.
The investment comes just nine months after its acquisition by fellow glass FOR ITALY AND
manufacturers Clayton Glass Ltd and is testament to CEO Ryan Green’s com-
mitment to growing the business to its GBP 50m potential. THE BALKANS
The new machinery will dramatically increase Romag’s production output and
will provide the business with additional vital resilience against any potential Everlam announces the appointment
machine breakdowns. CEO Ryan Green explains: “Good customer service is the of Marco Carlo Cadioli as Business
foundation for any successful business. This investment is essential to increase Development Specialist, in charge of
our capacity to meet current demand, and to provide vital resource against sales, market research and development
machine breakdowns that could affect production lines.” of the PVB market in Italy and the Bal-
He continues: “The investment will assist Romag in reaching the next level in its kans. He joined the company in Febru-
production capacity, thus strengthening the business and laying a solid founda- ary and reports to Raimond Starmans,
tion for consistent levels of great service. We are determined for 2017 to be the Global Business Director.
most successful yet, as we strive towards excellence.” Marco Carlo holds a Master’s degree in
This is the second major investment in the business, following a new MRP Economics and Business Management
system implemented last year which has given Romag greater visibility on the from the Università Cattolica del Sacro
production processes and more flexibility with its clients. Cuore in Milan and started his profes-
Romag has a strong reputation around the globe for manufacturing high quality sional career at KPMG Italy. Prior to
specialist glass products, in a range of shapes and sizes to meet individual client joining EVERLAM, he worked for
aspirations and design requirements. Romag glass is stringently tested to ensure Vitrealspecchi Spa, the Italian producer
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manufacturing processes meet and exceed industry regulations and expectations of Madras glass, where he served as
Business Development Manager for the
European market.
Raimond Starmans commented: “This
HYGEAR new appointment is a further step
towards the company’s growth and
EXHIBITING IN BEIJING development in Europe. Italy and the
Balkans are a strategic area for EV-
HyGear, a specialist in on-site gas generation technologies will be exhibiting in ERLAM where we intend to reinforce
Beijing twice this year. our position and make an impact in the
Together with some 40 companies from the European Union member states, architectural laminated glass market
HyGear will be present in the business mission to Beijing China, that focuses on with our high level of customer service,
Clean Technologies. The mission will take place in Beijing 20-24 March and is reliability and excellent product quality,
organised by the EU Gateway programme; an initiative by the European Union as well as bringing innovative projects.”
to support companies seeking to establish long-lasting business collaborations in Marco Cadioli said: “I chose to join the
Asia. EVERLAM team for three main rea-
In the week of 24 May HyGear will be visiting Beijing again to participate in the sons: it has an incredible forward-look-
28th China Glass Expo. This expo is organised by the Chinese Ceramic Society ing attitude, its products and service to
(CSS), an academic, non-profit corporate and social organisation for profession- customers are first-class, the challenge
als engaged in the science and technology of inorganic non-metallic materials. of developing business in Italy and the
HyGear will be there to showcase its advanced industrial gases supply methods. Balkans is very exciting. My goal is to
Other than the cost-effective gas production technologies, HyGear also offers its develop EVERLAM as the preferred
gas recycling technology, the Hy.REC. The Hy.REC is developed to recycle spent brand in the region. A tough yet excit-
gases in the processes. The method reduces both costs and environmental impact ing challenge that I’m pleased to take
for the end-users. on for the company.”

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