 Chris Heezen Sealed Air Medical Applications Executive Director, Global Medical Flexibles Visit Website |
Named Executive Director, Global Medical Flexibles for Sealed Air Medical Applications in September 2008, Chris Heezen is responsible for the business management of Sealed Air’s technically advanced Nexcel Films. These high-performance materials designed for pharmaceutical and medical applications include non-PVC film used in the packaging of IV injectable solutions, high barrier films, and medical device packaging materials.
Heezen has worked in sales and marketing positions involving medical device and pharmaceutical packaging since 1986. Prior to joining Sealed Air Medical Applications, Heezen held the position of Director of Regional Sales at Amcor Flexibles; worked in the role of Business Development Manager for Laminations at Rexam Medical Packaging; held positions including Key Account Manager, Product Manager for Films, Film Specialist and Sales Representative at Perfecseal, a Bemis Company; and worked as a Technical Sales Representative at Rollprint Packaging Products. Heezen earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from St. Norbert College, as well as a Master’s of Business Administration from Northern Illinois University. Sealed Air develops packaging and performance-based materials and equipment systems that serve an array of food, industrial, medical and consumer applications. Operating in 52 countries, Sealed Air’s international reach generated revenue of US$4.8 billion in 2008. With widely recognized brands such as Bubble Wrap brand cushioning, Jiffy protective mailers, Nelipak custom thermoformed products and Cryovac packaging technology, Sealed Air continues to identify new trends, foster new markets, and deliver innovative solutions to its customers. |
Medical and Pharmaceutical Packaging, Primary Films and Flexible Packaging Materials Q&A
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What material is used to make disposable fluid-barrier surgical gowns? Where can I purchase the material in bulk?Answered October 13th, 2009 by Expert:Fluid barrier surgical gowns are made of nonwoven materials, which are usually based on polyethylene, such as DuPont Tyvek, or on polypropylene as offered by Kimberly Clark, Molnlycke and many others. A comprehensive list of possible suppliers can be found on Medical Device Link.