Smart Molding International 1-2026

8 smart_molding interna onal 1/2026 newsfeed DuPont Announces Appointment of D.G. Macpherson to Board of Directors “We are very pleased to welcome D.G. to the DuPont board,” said Lori Koch, DuPont Chief Executive Officer. “D.G. brings deep expertise in operational excellence, supply chain optimization, and business transformation, which will be invaluable as we execute our growth strategy and deliver long-term value to shareholders, customers, and employees. His passion for innovation and commitment to continuous improvement make him a natural fit for our Board. We are excited to leverage his leadership experience and insights as we shape the future of DuPont.” Mr. Macpherson is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of W.W. Grainger, Inc., a leading broad-line distributor of MRO products and services with operations primarily in North America and Japan. In his tenth year as Grainger’s CEO, he oversees the company’s global strategic and operational vision and leads with a customer-first mindset and steadfast commitment to company culture. Previously, he served as Grainger’s Chief Operating Officer, as well as Senior Vice President and Group President, Global Supply Chain and International. In these roles, he led the development of corporate strategy and continuous improvement, the global supply chain organization, the company’s single- channel online business model, and international operations in Asia and Europe. Prior to joining Grainger in 2008, Mr. Macpherson was a Partner and Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global management consulting firm. At BCG, Mr. Macpherson developed extensive experience in production systems and continuous improvement methodologies, serving as a consultant to Grainger on several strategic and operational efforts, including availability improvement, pricing strategy, product line expansion, and sales force effectiveness. He began his career as a test engineer with the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Macpherson holds a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and an MBA fromNorthwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. Mr. Macpherson served on the International Paper Company Board of Directors from 2021 to 2024 and currently sits on the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Board of Trustees, as well as serving as the Vice Chair of the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago. Picture: DuPont www.dupont.com D.G. Macpherson joins DuPont board (picture: DuPont) Husky Technologies Announces Leadership Transition in Service Organization Husky Technologies™ (“Husky”), a GPGI company (NYSE: GPGI) and a global leader in sustainable injection molding solutions, announced that Tracy Cordes has been appointed President, Service, replacing Tony Black, who retired on March 31, 2026 after more than five years of dedicated service. Earlier, as part of a smooth leadership transition, Tracy Cordes will assume the position of President of Service on February 16, 2026 and join Husky's executive management team. Ms. Cordes brings extensive global leadership experience with a strong track record in service, operations, business transformation, and profitability across large, complex organizations. Most recently, Ms. Cordes served as Executive Director of Global Business Transformation, Commercial HVAC at Carrier Global Corporation, where she established and led a Global Transformation Management Office Tracy Cordes joined Husky in February 2026 as President, Service. (picture: Husky)