Toray Plastics (America) Inc. (toraytpa.com) announces that Derek Smith has joined the Torayfan Polypropylene Film Division as a business manager. 

Prior to joining Toray, Smith was the regional sales manager for the Horen Group. Smith also brings operational leadership experience to his new role. He has a B.A. from Providence College.

"We’re excited to have Derek join the Toray team,” said Gianfranco Chicarella, national sales manager, Torayfan Division. “He has broad experience in plastics and chemicals sales and has been very successful in growing business. We look forward to benefiting from Derek’s expertise.”