LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aceto Corporation (Nasdaq:ACET), a global leader in the sourcing, quality assurance, regulatory support, marketing and distribution of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, specialty chemicals and crop protection products, today announced that Roger Weaving will be taking over as the head of the Company's Specialty Chemicals business segment.
Mr. Weaving joined Aceto in 1984 and over the years has held various positions in the specialty chemicals business segment. Prior to that, Mr. Weaving received an A.B. degree from Dartmouth College and an MS in Chemistry from the University of Rochester.
Commenting on the announcement, Vincent G. Miata, CEO and President of Aceto said, "The Specialty Chemicals business has always been near and dear to me being the segment in which I have been involved with since joining Aceto more than 30 years ago. I have every confidence that Roger, with more than 25 years of experience in this business, is well suited to lead this segment forward. I wish Roger all the best in his new role at Aceto and believe that he, along with his talented team, will continue to keep the Specialty Chemicals segment well positioned to take advantage of present and future growth opportunities as they present themselves."
ABOUT ACETO
Aceto Corporation, incorporated in 1947, is a global leader in the sourcing, quality assurance, regulatory support, marketing and distribution of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, specialty chemicals and crop protection products. With a physical presence in ten countries, Aceto distributes over 1,000 chemicals and pharmaceuticals used principally as raw materials in the pharmaceutical, crop protection, surface coating/ink and general chemical consuming industries. Aceto's global operations, including a staff of 26 in Shanghai and 14 in India, are unique in the industry and enable its worldwide sourcing and regulatory capabilities. (ACET-F)