PLASKOLITE Names Jud Gibson Chief Commercial Officer

Jud Gibson

(PRESS RELEASE) COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 6, 2025) – PLASKOLITE, LLC (“Plaskolite”), a global manufacturer of engineering thermoplastics, today announced the appointment of Jud Gibson as Chief Commercial Officer, effective March 3, 2025. Mr. Gibson brings more than 25 years of experience in the plastics industry, most recently leading global sales, marketing and customer development for DSM Engineering Materials.

“Jud has a special talent for building customer-focused teams that drive innovation, secure partnerships, and result in profitable growth,” said Michael Gilbert, president and CEO of PLASKOLITE. “We look forward to leveraging his passion and expertise to expand and deepen relationships with new and existing customers and accelerate ongoing growth across our markets.”

Before joining DSM in 2016, Mr. Gibson led the Americas automotive commercial and application development team for SABIC Innovative Plastics. Previously, at GE Plastics, he served in increasingly senior leadership roles before the company’s acquisition by SABIC in 2007. Mr. Gibson started his career at Textron, working across marketing, product management, sales and program finance.

Mr. Gibson earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Cincinnati and completed the Wharton School of Business Executive Development Program at the University of Pennsylvania.

At PLASKOLITE, Mr. Gibson takes over for John Szlag, who is retiring this year after nearly 40 years of dedicated leadership and service. During his tenure, Mr. Szlag has provided invaluable expertise in shaping commercial success at PLASKOLITE, while building incredibly strong customer relationships, and driving significant business growth.

“John has graciously agreed to help us with this transition, which will come as no surprise to anyone who knows him,” said Mr. Gilbert. “He has played a critical role in our success over the past four decades, and he will be sorely missed. We all wish him the utmost happiness in his coming retirement.”

About Plaskolite, LLC

Founded in 1950 in Columbus, Ohio, by Donald G. Dunn and family, Plaskolite, LLC is a global leader in the manufacturing of engineering thermoplastics, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, ABS, PVC, HDPE and PETG Sheet, Extruded Profiles and PMMA Polymers. Plaskolite is owned by Pritzker Private Capital along with the Dunn family, management and other co-investors. Plaskolite’s customized products are used in a wide variety of applications, including windows, doors, lighting, signs, point-of-purchase displays, transportation, security and bath products. Plaskolite serves a diverse customer base including distributors, OEMs and retailers. For more information, please visit plaskolite.com.

About Pritzker Private Capital

Pritzker Private Capital partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products and services sectors. The firm’s differentiated, long-duration capital base allows for efficient decision-making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with all stakeholders. Pritzker Private Capital builds businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. Pritzker Private Capital is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). For more information, visit PPCPartners.com.