LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aceto Corporation (Nasdaq:ACET), a global leader in the sourcing, quality assurance, regulatory support, marketing and distribution of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, specialty chemicals and crop protection products, today announced that Roger Weaving, responsible for the Specialty Chemicals segment of Aceto's business, has been promoted to Senior Vice President.
Mr. Weaving joined Aceto in 1984 and over the years has held various positions of increasing responsibility in the specialty chemicals segment of Aceto's business including his current position as the Global Business Manager for Aceto's Specialty Chemicals business segment. Prior to joining Aceto, Mr. Weaving received an A.B. degree from Dartmouth College and an MS in Chemistry from the University of Rochester.
Commenting on the announcement, Albert Eilender, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Aceto, said, "This is a well deserved promotion for Roger and I'm sure everyone will join me in congratulating Roger and wishing him every success in his future endeavors with the Company."
ABOUT ACETO
Aceto Corporation, incorporated in 1947, is a global leader in the sourcing, quality assurance, regulatory support, marketing and distribution of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, specialty chemicals and crop protection products. With a physical presence in ten countries, Aceto distributes over 1,000 chemicals and pharmaceuticals used principally as raw materials in the pharmaceutical, crop protection, surface coating/ink and general chemical consuming industries. Aceto's global operations, including a staff of 26 in Shanghai and 14 in India, are unique in the industry and enable its worldwide sourcing and regulatory capabilities. (ACET-F)
CONTACT: Aceto Corporation Theodore Ayvas, Director of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations (516) 627-6000 www.aceto.com
