BLOOMSBURG, PENN. (July 11, 2012) - KYDEX, LLC has announced the appointment of Ronn Cort to President, effective today. Cort will lead the company as it continues expansion into new markets and creates innovative solutions that meet its customers' unique business challenges.

"Helping our customers through development of products and business solutions for demanding markets is what we do best at KYDEX," said Cort. "I am honored to work with a team that exerts such passion and commitment to our customers every single day. I look forward to expanding my role at KYDEX, and continuing to advance our commitment to excellence in customer service and our culture of collaboration and innovation."

Cort originally joined KYDEX in 2005 as International Business Manager and most recently served as Vice President, Sales and Marketing. He has been instrumental in driving international sales growth, and was a key player in the development of the new designLab™, an innovative, collaborative workspace where KYDEX and its clients can work together to create new solutions. Cort also plays an important role in the brand's ongoing evolution to collaborative solutions provider. In his new role, he will continue to focus his efforts on making KYDEX a go-to for designers, manufacturers, thermoformers and distributors alike.

Before joining KYDEX, Cort served as Business Manager within the FLM Group, a privately held company with worldwide operations for the development and manufacturing of polyurethane systems, and prior to that, as Sales Manager at RJF International, a manufacturer of decorative, wallcovering and wall protection systems.

About KYDEX, LLC

KYDEX, LLC, a Sekisui Chemical Group company, is a U.S.-based global leader in specialty thermoplastic sheet design and manufacturing serving global clients across a diverse spectrum of industries including aviation, mass transit, medical devices, retail and industrial and equipment housings, among others. From initial inspiration through final implementation, KYDEX serves as a trusted partner to its clients, providing limitless custom color choices, varied textures and finishes and fully compliant products. Delivering exceptional value, responsive service and breakthrough solutions that are second-to-none is the mission of every member of the KYDEX team. Visit www.kydex.com for more information.