BioLogiQ Appoints New CEO of NuPlastiQ
BioLogiQ – a bioplastic resin manufacturing company specializing in sustainable plastic products made from a plant-based resin, which is derived from excess starch produced during potato processing – has appointed Steven Sherman as President & Chief Operation Officer (CEO), NuPlastiQ.
His responsibilities will be centered around the global commercialization and production scale-up of its NuPlastiQ BioPolymers and BioBlend Resins.
For reference, BioLogiQ uses a proprietary process to produce NuPlastiQ BioPolymers from natural, renewable resources − plants. These resins contain 100% USDA Certified Biobased Content and have passed ASTM D6400 and EN 13432 protocols, leading to TUV certification for industrial compostability and marine biodegradability. When NuPlastiQ is combined with traditional polyolefins, the resulting BioBlend XP and XD resins reduce fossil fuel-based plastic usage and greenhouse gas generation. When NuPlastiQ is combined with other biodegradable polymers, the resulting BioBlend MB and BC resins can reduce the cost and potentially accelerate the biodegradability of polymers intended for TUV or BPI certification.
“Sherman brings over 20 years of successful global experience in the development, commercialization, and scale-up of disruptive products and technologies. He joins us at a critical stage in our NuPlastiQ growth curve, both here in North America and in Asia, and we are grateful to be able to leverage his expertise and drive,” says Brad LaPray, CEO and founder of BioLogiQ.
Sherman’s prior experience included C-Suite stints with high technology startups including Coactive, Inc., and HZO, Inc. He also spent 18 years in executive management with the production engineering company Hirata Corporation of America, running corporate operations as well as their Light Assembly Division.
