BEAN STATION, TN - FILMtech Inc., an industry leader in metallized and barrier films, announces the promotion of Doris Shellhorse to Director, Sales and Marketing. This newly-created position will support FILMtech’s efforts to add sales talent and expand into new markets.

In her new role, Shellhorse will be responsible for identifying strategic opportunities while developing new products which utilize the latest innovations in evaporative resistance technology.

“Doris has contributed to our growth over the last five years, and this promotion is an acknowledgment of her leadership skills and positions us for the next phase of growth, said FILMtech President Mark McGarel.

Shellhorse brings a wealth of knowledge to FILMtech Inc. She attended Clemson University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Science, and has more than 20 years of technical experience and engineering in the global packaging industry. Shellhorse and her husband, David, reside in South Carolina and are raising two sons, James and Henry.

FILMtech’s manufacturing plant is conveniently located, near Knoxville, TN. It is strategically located near major shipping and receiving hubs and is less than a day’s drive from 70 percent of major U.S. markets.

Since 2002, FILMtech Inc. has created new clear barrier technologies, in addition to metallized products; and continues to present unprecedented growth opportunities for the company within the flexible packaging and barrier industries.

Doris Shellhorse can be contacted by email at ([email protected]) or by calling (865) 767-3533. The company website is www.filmtechinc.com.