Formerra appoints Matt Borowiec as Chief Commercial Officer. CLEVELAND, May 1, 2026 (Newswire.com) - Formerra, a leading distributor of performance materials, today announced the appointment of Matt Borowiec as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Borowiec will lead the company's commercial organization to support continued growth and global expansion while strengthening sales execution and customer success. Borowiec is a seasoned executive with over 25 years' experience in operations, commercial and P&L roles across resin manufacturing, specialty compounding, and distribution, including leadership roles at GE Plastics, PolyOne (now Avient), Transcendia, Celanese, and Kinsley Group. With this background, he is well positioned to lead Formerra's commercial strategy at this important time in the company's evolution. "Matt brings a unique combination of producer-side and distribution experience that positions him well to strengthen alignment between our suppliers, customers, and commercial teams," said Tom Kelly, Chief Executive Officer at Formerra. "His customer-centric mindset, informed perspective, and hands-on leadership style will help accelerate our commercial performance and support Formerra's continued progress." In his role as CCO, Borowiec will focus on enabling the commercial organization to perform at an elevated level by reinforcing sales effectiveness and consistency, while prioritizing customer needs and supplier collaboration. About Formerra Formerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world's leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Powered by technical and commercial expertise, it brings a distinctive combination of portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, leading e-commerce capabilities, and ingenuity. The experienced Formerra team helps customers across multiple industries to design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways - driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. To learn more, visit www.formerra.com. Media Contact Jackie Morris Marketing Communications Manager, Formerra [email protected] +1 630-972-3144

Formerra, a Cleveland-based distributor of engineered thermoplastic resins and specialty materials, has appointed Tom Kelly as chief executive officer. Kelly brings over 30 years of experience in specialty and engineered materials, most recently serving as senior vice president of engineered materials at Celanese. Former CEO Cathy Dodd will remain as special advisor to the board and continue as an investor in the company. Kelly previously held roles at Cabot Microelectronics and Chemtura, bringing expertise in scaling global enterprises in the engineered materials sector. Formerra operates an asset-light network of 37 warehouses and 21 bulk transfer stations across North America, Central America, Europe and Asia, serving blue-chip customers in healthcare, consumer, industrial and mobility markets.

Formerra expands Foster medical compounds distribution to Europe. Agreement strengthens Formerra's global reach in medical-grade polymers, supporting healthcare manufacturers across Europe. The company will showcase its expanded portfolio at MD&M West in Anaheim, CA. Foster's specialized compounds are now available in Europe, offering regulatory expertise and responsive logistics for healthcare. imaninima/iStock via Getty Images At a glance. * Formerra expands Foster medical compound distribution from Americas into European markets. * Geon acquisition enables Formerra to distribute Foster compounds across Europe and Americas. * Partnership leverages Formerra's existing relationship with Geon for medical polymer distribution. Formerra and Geon Performance Solutions have announced a strategic agreement designating Formerra as the preferred distributor of Foster medical compounds in Europe. This expansion builds on Formerra's existing distribution of these materials in North and South America, enabling the company to support customers with consistent access to Foster's medical-grade polymers across all regions. Formerra will showcase its expanded portfolio at MD&M West, booth 2266, in Anaheim, CA. MD&M West is the West Coast's most comprehensive manufacturing event, bringing together the medical technology, plastics, packaging, automation, and design and manufacturing sectors. It returns to the Anaheim Convention Center on Feb. 3 to 5, 2026. The agreement follows Geon's acquisition of Foster in January 2025 and leverages Formerra's long-standing global partnership with Geon for flexible and rigid PVC and filled polypropylene materials. This was Geon's fourth acquisition since 2020. "Bringing Foster's medical-grade portfolio to Europe strengthens our ability to support healthcare manufacturers across the region with specialized compounds and the local expertise they need to navigate complex regulatory environments," said Kelly Wessner, vice president, Key Accounts at Formerra. "Building on the momentum of our Americas partnership, we're excited to extend these proven solutions to European customers who demand the highest standards in medical device materials." Foster, a leader in custom medical polymer compounding for more than 30 years, delivers highly engineered formulations tailored to meet demanding healthcare requirements. The company is headquartered in Putnam, CT, and has supply partnerships in Europe and Southeast Asia. The business operates three manufacturing locations and two distribution centers in the United States and employs approximately 200 people. The portfolio includes radioopaque compounds and grades that meet USP Class VI requirements and align with ISO 10993 standards. These materials are critical for applications such as implantable products and other specialized medical devices. "Extending our Foster portfolio into Europe with Formerra allows us to meet growing demand from healthcare manufacturers in one of the world's most dynamic medical device markets," said Arthur Adams, Chief Commercial Officer, Geon. "This expansion reinforces our shared commitment to supporting innovation in life-saving applications globally." By adding Foster compounds to its European portfolio, Formerra aims to better serve healthcare customers with access to highly engineered medical polymers, deep regulatory expertise, and responsive logistics. Formerra is a distributor of engineered materials, connecting top polymer producers with OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Geon Performance Solutions specializes in polymer innovation, offering compounding solutions, vinyl, polyolefin, and engineered resin technologies for industries including healthcare, automotive, and construction. With approximately 1,200 global associates and 15 manufacturing plants, Geon is headquartered in Westlake, OH, and is a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners.