North Kingstown, Rhode Island (November 5th, 2025)—Toray Plastics (America), Inc., announces the retirement of Craig Miller, a Business Manager for the Torayfan® division. Over his 24 years of service, Craig demonstrated unwavering commitment and excellence throughout his career, and was a cornerstone of TPA, playing a vital role in the success of the Torayfan® Sales Team. “Craig has been a steady and valued member of the Torayfan® division,” says Christopher Roy, President, CEO and COO. “His professionalism, integrity and teamwork have contributed to our success over the years. We thank him for his outstanding service and wish him the very best in retirement.”
James Ota has been promoted to the position of Account Manager in the Torayfan® Division and will backfill Craig Miller. Ota has most recently served Toray as Product Manager in that division, a position he had held since 2017. Ota joined Toray in 2016 as a Process Control Management Engineer after graduating from the University of Rhode Island with a B.S. in chemical engineering and a concentration in biology. In 2015, he was a URI chemical engineering intern in the division.
“James’s journey from intern to Business Manager is a testament to his dedication and growth,” says Christopher Voght, Vice President & General Manager, Torayfan® Division. “His deep understanding of our operations and customer needs, combined with his leadership potential, make him an excellent fit for this role. We’re excited to see how he will continue to shape the future of the division.”
Josh Moniz has transitioned to the Torayfan® Sales team as Product Manager, following his tenure with the Torayfan® Technical team. He began his career at Toray in 2018 as a Process Engineer after earning a B.S. in chemical engineering with a minor in business from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Over the years, Josh has taken on roles of increasing responsibility within the Technical Team, culminating in his recent move to Sales.
“Josh has consistently demonstrated technical expertise and a strong commitment to innovation,” says Gianfranco Chicarella, Sr. Director of Sales & Marketing, Torayfan® Division. “His transition from the Technical Team to Sales is a natural progression, and we’re confident that his analytical skills and customer-focused mindset will bring great value to our team.”
Toray Plastics (America), Inc., is a leading manufacturer of polyester, polypropylene, and metallized films and polypropylene and polyethylene foams. The company is committed to environmental, social, and corporate governance and aims to contribute to society through the creation of new value with innovative ideas, technologies, and products that help address global issues. R&D is focused on the development of materials that are fossil fuel-free, compostable, biodegradable, and/or recyclable. The company’s sustainability initiative, launched in 2004, includes the operating of three solar farms and two cogeneration systems, the purchase of 100 percent of the energy generated by the Bristol Landfill Solar Project, energy and water conservation, recycling, and zero landfill.
Toray Plastics (America) is a subsidiary of the Toray Group, which believes that materials can change lives and provide real solutions to the challenges the world faces. The Toray Group is the world leader in synthetic fibers and textiles, carbon fibers, plastics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and high-performance films and has annual sales exceeding US$16.8 billion. For more information about Toray Plastics (America)’s products, contact Josh Moniz, Product Manager at 401-667-3121 or joshua.moniz.b2@mail.toray. Toray Plastics (America)’s headquarters is located at 50 Belver Avenue, North Kingstown, RI 02852-7500; telephone 401-294-4511. Visit the Toray Plastics (America), Inc., website at www.toraytpa.com.