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FONTANA TO HEAD RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AT ASHLAND INC.
In his new role, Fontana will be responsible for technology innovation for ASCC's core resins businesses in both product development and longer term research and development. He will oversee all aspects of the R&TI group including Analytical and Engineering Research Services, the Pilot Plant (used for product testing and development) and Library & Information Services. He will be based in Dublin, Ohio, and report to Shannon. 'Luca brings with him a strong background in product and technology development that will greatly enhance our capabilities in this important arena,' Shannon said. 'We expect R&TI to continue to thrive under his experienced leadership.' Fontana comes to Ashland from GE Plastics in Pittsfield, Mass., where he served as manager of Global Technology-Business Development. He has been affiliated with various GE operations since 1986 and has served in several different capacities, including manager of Polyester Technology for GE Plastics Europe in The Netherlands and technology manager for the Crystalline Polymer Products business. A native of Genoa, Italy, Fontana earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from King College in Bristol, Tenn., and a master's degree and doctorate in organic chemistry from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. He holds 25 patents.
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