TARRYTOWN, NY - Micro Powders Inc. (MPI) has appointed Richard Czarnecki Technical Director. Czarnecki assumes responsibility for all technology functions for both the industrial and personal care divisions of MPI. He reports to Warren Pushaw, President of Micro Powders.

Czarnecki joins Micro Powders with over 28 years of experience in the graphic arts industry. He began his career with Converters Ink (later ICI and Zeneca Inks), where his responsibilities progressed through management roles in product development, technical services, and regulatory affairs. He served as Director of Polymer Science and Engineering for 11 years at Sun Chemical’s Technical Center, where he led the development and global commercialization of polymers for use in paste, liquid, and energy-curable inks and coatings. Most recently, he was Chief Technical Officer for Superior Printing Ink, where he lead the company’s R&D, technical service and EH&S functions.