Sven De Vis
About Sven De Vis
Sven De Vis is a Senior Technical Service & Development Engineer specializing in Plastic Additives at Milliken & Company in Belgium, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in the plastics and packaging industry, focusing on sustainable product development and technical support for various additives.
Work at Milliken & Company
Sven De Vis has been employed at Milliken & Company since 2019, serving as a Senior Technical Service & Development Engineer in the Plastic Additives division for the EMEA region. His role involves providing technical support to clients in Western Europe and the Middle East, focusing on the plastics and packaging industry. He conducts various trials, including extrusion, injection, and blow molding, to assist customers in optimizing their processes and products. His expertise includes working with additives for polyolefins and PVC, such as clarifiers, nucleators, and colorants.
Education and Expertise
Sven De Vis holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Chemical Engineering from Ghent University, where he studied from 1993 to 1998. He furthered his education at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Toulouse for one year in 1998-1999. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise in plastic additives and sustainable product development.
Background in the Industry
Before joining Milliken & Company, Sven De Vis gained extensive experience in the plastics and textiles sectors. He worked at Recticel as a Research & Development Engineer in the automotive field from 1999 to 2004, followed by a position as R&D Manager for technical textiles at Vetex nv from 2004 to 2008. He then served as Foam Technology Manager at Altachem NV from 2008 to 2012. Prior to his current role, he returned to Milliken & Company, where he worked as a Senior Technical Service & Development Engineer for Polymeric Colorants & Additives and as a Lab Manager from 2012 to 2019.
Technical Specializations
Sven De Vis specializes in the technical support and development of additives used in various plastic applications. His work includes formulating and testing products such as blowing agents, anti-fog solutions, and PET UV absorbers. He collaborates with key accounts in the plastics industry to innovate and enhance product sustainability, ensuring that end-customers receive effective and environmentally friendly solutions.