PAKIT Inc announced today the appointment of Dr. Björn Nilsson as Chief Technical Officer. Dr. Nilsson is a respected scientist in the field of cellulose fibres, fibre networking and fibre forming technology.

"Björn has a depth of technical understanding of new technologies that aligns perfectly with our strategic vision." said President and CEO Brian Birmingham. "He has a proven record of process and product development with strong knowledge in revolutionary fibre moulding technologies.”

Nilsson has been with PAKIT since its inception, most recently as Senior Vice President of Research and Development. He has held a variety of other senior leadership positions in technology development including positions as Chief Scientist and Project Leader at Swedish Pulp and Paper Research Institute and Technical Manager at ASSI Doman paper mill. Nilsson is a former President of the IASMP International Association, a member and Chairman of Technical Committee of Eurokraft and a Member of Corporate Research Management.

Nilsson recently established PAKIT’s state-of-the-art Research and Development Centre in Norrköping, Sweden further enhancing its product development and testing capabilities.