Hellstern named CEO

Americhem Inc., an international provider of color and additive solutions for polymeric products, has appointed Matthew Hellstern as CEO of the Americhem Group of companies. The group includes Americhem, Infinity LTL Engineered Compounds and Vi-Chem Corporation. In his new position, Hellstern will provide strategic direction to the organization and will ensure that the strategic plans of each company are met. Rick Juve, the current chairman and CEO of Americhem, will assume the position of chairman of Americhem Group.