BRAND-NEW
Stahl’s Dr. Alexis Pey Appointed Executive Board Member of European Federation of Chemical Engineering (EFCE)
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r. Alexis Pey, Global SHE & Process
opinions, training and education by organizing
heat, and be recycled and upcycled. As a world
Safety Manager at Stahl, has been
various awards and events on the topics of
leader, Stahl uses Responsible Chemistry that
named as charity trustee (executive
digitalization, sustainability and energy.
meets tomorrow’s needs – for customers
board member) at the European Federation of
The EFCE currently comprises 36 member
and society. In particular, it serves high-end
Chemical Engineering (EFCE).
societies in 28 European countries.
industries in mobility, fashion & footwear,
The appointment, which begins on January
architecture & construction, interior spaces and
Stahl’s industry leading role in safety, health and
Responsible chemistry that meets tomorrow’s needs
environmental practices.
Stahl creates specialty chemistry for coatings,
that promote transparency and provide
The appointment of Dr. Pey will enable Stahl to
processing, and treatments of many different
high-performing, low-impact solutions to drive
share its expertise on process safety with the
everyday materials. Its chemistry gives the
the transition to a fully sustainable supply chain
chemical engineering community.
things we use the properties they require to
and circular economy. “If it can be imagined, it
The company has a proven track record when
last longer, feel softer, resist scratching, diffuse
can be created.”
1, 2020, and runs for two years, underlines
paint, ink & packaging. In close collaboration with its partners, the company initiates activities
(SHE), based on activities, policies, monitoring, reporting and training programs that are aimed at creating a true safety culture with zero
© Stahl EFCE
it comes to safety, health and environment
injuries and accidents. The addition of Dr. Pey to the executive board will allow the EFCE to use Stahl’s know-how and experience to advise and support member organizations, working towards sustainable development within the chemical industry. “Like every other industry, the chemical industry is facing many challenges, including topics like technological transformation, how to contribute to generating a circular economic model and how to interest new generations”, says Pey. “Actively contributing to the EFCE is actively contributing to finding the right answers to these challenges.”
European Federation of Chemical Engineering (EFCE) Founded in 1953, the EFCE serves the European chemical engineering community by offering expertise, supporting research programs and promoting scientific collaboration within the industry. It provides a platform for views and
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Figure 1: Dr. Alexis Pey, the new charity trustee at the European Federation of Chemical Engineering.
N. 60 - NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019 - international PAINT&COATING magazine