Press Release: ParexLahabra Hires New Director of Technical Services
Richard Hung, Marketing Communication Manager
714.778.2266 x3270
richard.hung@parexusa.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
ParexLahabra Hires New Director of Technical Services
Dickson Tapped to Lead Technical Services Department
Anaheim, CA — February 24, 2009 - ParexLahabra, the parent company of leading building material brands; Parex, La Habra Stucco, El Rey, Teifs, Surewall, Mer-Krete and Mer-Ko, today announced Robert Dickson to the position of Technical Services Director.
Dickson a native of Georgia takes reign of the position previously held by Tom Robertson as Robertson accepts a promotion to International for ParexGroup, ParexLahabra's parent company. Dickson will be responsible for the management of the Technical Services Group as well as the color department.
"We are excited to have Robert join our team, said Buck Buchanan, Vice President, Sales and Marketing of ParexLahabra. His extensive background and knowledge in R&D, manufacturing and technical/customer service will only help us to achieve our goal to provide the most innovative products and services to our customers."
Prior to joining ParexLahabra, Dickson worked with companies such as HB Fuller, Specialty Minerals, Inc. and KCL-Finnish Pulp and Paper Research Institute. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maine and has earned his Masters Degree in Conflict Management and Bachelor Degree of Chemical Engineering from Kennesaw State and Georgia Tech, respectively. Dickson currently resides in Atlanta, GA and will be based out of the Parex, Redan, GA facility.
About Parex USA
Parex USA, Inc., a California Corporation, is the parent company to brands that offer a wide range of innovative façade and flooring solutions. Its brands include Parex, LaHabra Stucco, Merkrete, Teifs, El Rey Stucco, Merlex Stucco, Variance Finishes, and Vero-Rialto. It is a subsidiary of the ParexGroup, S.A., one of the world's leading manufacturers of specialty solutions for the construction industry. ParexGroup spans 22 countries, employing 4,000 professionals across 66 manufacturing facilities and 9 R&D centers. To learn more about Parex USA, Inc., please visit www.parexusa.com.
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