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ISO Poly Films Hires Barker as Technical Development Engineer

Submitted by: Beth Thomason on Jul 15, 2008 at 2:55 pm Tagged with: Brandon Barker, Engineering, Innovation, ISO Poly Films, Packaging, Plastics, technical development, upstate Source: ISO Poly Films

ISO Poly Films, Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialty plastic films for critical applications in the food, medical and industrial industries, announced today that Brandon Barker has joined the Gray Court, S.C.-based company as a Technical Development Engineer.

As part of ISO Poly’s go-to-market strategy of innovation, Barker will report to Russ Gehrke, ISO’s newly appointed Vice President of Product Development & Technology, and play an integral role in developing new technology and overseeing projects, including running trials and coordinating with customer operations, to deliver advanced film solutions to customers.

“Brandon has the experience and innovative thinking that make him a perfect fit for the ISO team, and we look forward to the leadership, technical expertise and creative ideas he will bring to the table for our customers,” commented Jon McClure, Founder and CEO of ISO Poly Films, Inc.

Barker is a proven and talented engineer with significant experience in blown film, having most recently served as the Global Applications Team Leader for Blown Film at Milliken & Company, Milliken Chemical. Prior to that, he served as an Associate Engineer in Package Design for Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics in Memphis, TN. Barker also served in the United States Army as Communications Chief for six years. While in the Army he received rapid promotions due to excellent managerial and job performance as well as multiple Army commendations for his excellent mission performance and leadership.

Barker earned both his Masters of Science and Bachelors of Science degrees in Packaging Science from Clemson University. He is a member of the Society of Plastics Engineers and TAPPI.

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Founded in 1998 by Jon McClure, ISO Poly Films, Inc. is a custom extruder of plastic films to meet critical needs in the laminating, printing, coating and converting markets. Headquartered in Gray Court, SC, the company is ISO 9002 certified and maintains a steadfast focus on delivering unmatched quality, service and innovation for customers in the film industry. ISO recently completed a major expansion, including a 35,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility that increases its capacity for higher-end multi-layer films. For more information, please visit www.isopoly.com.