Davis-Standard, LLC has appointed James Murphy president and chief executive officer (CEO). Murphy has been an integral part of Davis-Standard for more than 25 years, progressing through various leadership roles in sales and engineering management. He is also one of the most respected and active leaders in the plastics industry, most recently serving as chairman of NPE 2015.

Prior to this promotion, Murphy was a member of Davis-Standard’s Office of the President and responsible for leading Davis-Standard’s Sales and Marketing efforts. In his new role, he will be supported by a strong leadership team in the United States, Europe and Asia.