Davis-Standard's John Christiano Receives Distinguished Service Award

Christiano honored for significant contributions to the global extrusion industry

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:50am

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John Christiano, chief technologist for extrusion at Davis-Standard, has received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the Extrusion Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. Christiano was recognized for his more than 30-year career and numerous patents in areas such as feedscrew design, die design, diagnostic control systems and forming equipment for polymer processing.

Why it matters

The award highlights Davis-Standard's role as a leader in plastics technology and its team of technical experts. Christiano is considered one of the leading technology experts in extrusion, and his recognition by the industry's top professional organization underscores Davis-Standard's reputation for innovation and excellence.

The details

Christiano accepted the award on March 11 in Pittsburgh during the SPE annual meeting. He has frequently presented research at industry conferences and has been a member of SPE since 1986. Christiano holds bachelor's and master's degrees in chemical engineering as well as a master's in management science.

  • Christiano received the award on March 11, 2026.
  • Christiano has been a member of SPE since 1986.

The players

John Christiano

Chief technologist for extrusion at Davis-Standard and a leading expert in the global extrusion industry.

Davis-Standard

A manufacturer of extrusion and converting equipment for the plastics industry, based in Pawcatuck, Connecticut.

Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE)

A professional organization that awarded Christiano the Distinguished Service Award for his significant contributions to the development and advancement of the global extrusion industry.

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What they’re saying

“I am proud that the Davis-Standard brand can count on such loyal experts in our ranks. Our mission is to enable our customers to succeed in business, and personalities like John Christiano are living examples of our capabilities and reliability.”

— Christian Renners, Davis-Standard business unit president

The takeaway

Davis-Standard's recognition by the Society of Plastics Engineers for its technical expertise and innovation in the extrusion industry underscores the company's commitment to enabling its customers' success through advanced plastics processing technology and a team of leading industry experts.