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Our Management

Hamilton Harper
DVP, BU Manager MOCON
Minnesota, USA 

Michael Howe
DVP, Business Manager
Minnesota, USA 

Rhea Kiely
Director Human Resources
MOCON, Braintree, UK

Phillip Tan
Director Business Leader EMEA & Product Management
Minnesota, USA

Wade Sand
Director of Sales - Americas
Minnesota, USA

Dieter Paschenda
Senior Commercial Director - EMEA 
MOCON, Neuwied, Germany

Mike Mettling 
Director of Sales - APAC 
Minnesota, USA

Hasan Akhtar
Senior Global Director, Quality and Safety
Minnesota, USA

Recent News

Q3 Permeation Newsletter
Testing full packages – including seals and closures – for gas transmission rate is essential to assess barrier performance and ensure product stability. These tests measure how much oxygen, water vapor or carbon dioxide permeates through packaging materials.
Safeguarding Beverage Quality
Food and beverage safety begins with clean carbon dioxide (CO₂). In the beverage industry, quality is essential and behind the scenes, CO₂ plays a vital role in carbonation. Yet, when its purity is compromised, the impact can extend well beyond taste.

Testing Nonwoven Materials Through WVTR
Nonwoven materials – characterized by their web-like structure and production without weaving or knitting – have found widespread application in various industries, including healthcare, packaging and filtration. Understanding the water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of these materials is crucial for numerous reasons.

Building the Perfect Package Webinar
With our Lab Manager, Joel Fischer, discover how whole package testing is essential for ensuring product shelf-life and overall performance of the entire packaging system.

How We Help Improve Healthcare Packaging
The healthcare industry is one of the largest and most intricate sectors globally, generating over $30 billion annually (a figure projected to double by the mid-2030s). This expansive industry impacts practically everyone – from cutting-edge implantable tech to contact lenses to medications.
Q4 Permeation Products & Services Newsletter
The thickness of a bottle wall plays a critical role in determining its effectiveness as a permeation barrier. Permeation can impact shelf life and product quality. By increasing bottle thickness, manufacturers can enhance barrier properties.