Jacob Sims

I am responsible for developing an embryonic product line of TPE materials which are being developed using TRS patented TyreXol(tm) recycled tyre rubber particles. These innovative materials are based on a range of different chemistries which offer a broad range of applications. Key responsibilities include leading the positioning, marketing and applications development to allow polymer processors and end users to achieve better environmental and sustainability performance with greener polymers and to contribute to reducing tyre waste stream

I have commercial responsibility for a number of countries including emerging markets in the EMEA region for Kalrez® perflouroelastomers parts & Vespel® polyimide parts and semi-finished products.

Responsible for Sales and Marketing of Vamac® (ethylene acrylic) rubber in EMEA region

I had responsibility for new business development for the ethylene Elastomers portfolio (Engage® & Nordel®) and chlorosulphonated polyethylene (Hypalon®) products. Market segment responsibilities include Construction, Consumer products, Sports surfaces, Automotive and Compounders.

I was part of the first wave of black belts trained in DuPont Dow Elastomers globally and in this full time role I worked on improving our business processes across the company. I led a number of cross-functional projects in commercial, supply chain and logistics, which have contributed to significant annual savings in operational costs.

I had TS &D responsibility, initially for Engage® (Ethylene Octene copolymer) and later Nordel® (EPDM) polymers for Injection Moulding and Extrusion Applications in the European region. Key accounts served were automotive tier 1s. Through 1996 - 2000 we successfully grew the Ethylene Elastomers businesses, especially in the TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefins) applications.

I had responsibility for developing technical solutions for the olefins business for automotive interior applications. I worked with European customers at their production facilities to optimise processing conditions and materials selection in order to meet application requirements.

I started as a Research Engineer (2 years) in the Plastics Joining Group carrying out development projects for industry and transferring technology in applications ranging from PE pipes to packaging and electronic devices. I then moved to a European business development role, (2½ years) where I was selling projects and consultancy services for all materials joining technologies. I became a Project Manager (9 months) for the Technology Transfer Project awarded by the UK government’s Department of Trade & Industry to TWI for all materials joining technology.