Nanophase Technologies recently announced that W. Ian Roberts has been promoted to vice president, U.S. and international sales. Roberts joined the company in 1999 and has been a major contributor to Nanophase's product sales revenues, which have grown over 400%. He has also been instrumental in the development of the company's strategic business plan and sales force organization. "Mr. Roberts' skills at building and developing relationships with our partners and major customers have been of great value to the Nanophase team as we work toward our business objectives," said Dan Bilicki, vice president of sales and marketing.

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