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READING, England Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Standard Industries, a privately-held global industrial company operating in

more than 80 countries with over 20,000 employees, today announced the

appointment of Thomas Casparie as Chief Executive Officer of BMI Group, a

leading manufacturer of flat and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions

across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, effective February 27.

Casparie succeeds Justin Skala, who will assume the newly-created role of

Executive Chairman of Standard Building Solutions, which includes BMI, GAF, GAF

Energy, Schiedel, SGI and Siplast. Casparie will report to Skala and David

Winter and David Millstone, Co-CEOs of Standard Industries.

"Since joining BMI as CEO, Justin Skala has led the successful integration of

the company, bringing together a number of geographies and leading brands to

create a unified global business," said Winter. "Thomas Casparie, with his

sustained track record leading industrial businesses, is the ideal CEO to build

on BMI's momentum and continue to lead its transformation for the future."

"Over the past several years, Justin Skala and his highly accomplished team

have laid the foundation for BMI's future growth," said Millstone. "We are

thrilled to have Justin join us at Standard Building Solutions and to have

Thomas build on this foundation across all of BMI's businesses and markets."

"I am excited to welcome Thomas to BMI, as he shares our deep commitment to the

company's mission and vision," said Skala. "His rich industry experience makes

him the right person to lead BMI's continued expansion and innovation, and I

can't wait to work with him during the transition and in my new role."

Casparie joins BMI from Shell, where he led a number of the company's

businesses over the past 26 years, driving business transformations and major

growth expansion projects. He also oversaw signature initiatives in sustainable

energy solutions.

"I feel inspired by BMI's vision and the key role its solutions play in

people's everyday lives," said Casparie. "I am excited to work with the

world-class team at BMI to continue to lead its transformation and expand on

its success in providing innovative and sustainable roofing and waterproofing

solutions to its customers around the world."

About Standard Industries

Standard Industries is a privately-held global industrial company operating in

over 80 countries with over 20,000 employees. The Standard ecosystem spans a

broad array of holdings, technologies and investments—including both public and

private companies from early to late-stage—as well as world-class building

solutions, performance materials, logistics, real estate and next-generation

solar technology. Throughout its history, Standard has leveraged its deep

industry expertise and vision to create outsize value across its businesses,

which today include operating companies GAF, BMI, Grace, GAF Energy, Siplast,

Schiedel, SGI, and Standard Logistics, as well as Standard Investments and

Winter Properties. Learn more at www.standardindustries.com.

About BMI

BMI Group, a Standard Industries company, is the largest manufacturer of flat

and pitched roofing and waterproofing solutions throughout Europe, with a

strong presence in Asia and Africa. With 128 production facilities and

operations in Europe, Asia and Africa, the company brings more than 165 years

of experience. More than 9,500 employees give established brands like Braas,

Monier, Icopal, Bramac, Cobert, Coverland, Everguard, Monarflex, Redland,

Sealoflex, Siplast, Vedag, Villas, Wierer, and Wolfin a face to the customer.

BMI Group is headquartered in London. Learn more at www.bmigroup.com.

Media Contact

Lizzie Wolff, VP of External Communications, Standard Industries

lizzie.wolff@standardindustries.com

SOURCE: Standard Industries