TekniPlex Medical announces new global head of sales

Wayne, Pa. (January 21, 2020) — TekniPlex Medical, a Tekni-Plex business, has named Dan Lazas global head of sales.

Lazas will be leading global sales for the recently-formed business unit which includes nine manufacturing locations and products under the Colorite, Natvar and Dunn brand names. TekniPlex Medical provides polymer compounds, extruded tubing and components for medical devices and other applications. Lazas joined TekniPlex in 2018 as senior director of sales optimization for medical components.

“Dan is a sales and business development executive with proven success in adding value to our medical device customers. Our goal is to be a trusted advisor, helping our customers make the best decisions on their most important business issues through deep engagement, expertise, innovation and quality,” said Steve Penn, senior vice president, sales and marketing, and interim head of TekniPlex Medical.

Prior to joining TekniPlex he headed Lazas Marketing Group, a consulting company focused on sales training, marketing and business development for polymer technology companies serving the medical device markets. Prior to this, he served as vice president of sales and marketing for PolyMedex Discovery Group, and general manager for Greene Tweed Medical.

About TekniPlex Medical
TekniPlex Medical provides advanced medical grade, polymer-based solutions (compounds, tubing and other products) for medical devices and other applications. Its nine manufacturing locations use lean manufacturing tools and principles to drive quality and continuous improvement programs to ensure on time delivery of premium medical products worldwide.

About TekniPlex, Inc.
TekniPlex is a globally-integrated company focused on developing and manufacturing products for a wide variety of end markets, including medical, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, personal care, household and industrial. TekniPlex is headquartered in Wayne, PA, and operates manufacturing sites across ten countries worldwide to meet the needs of its global customers. For more information visit www.tekni-plex.com.