Elisa DePalma Elisa DePalma, Head of Commercial Closing at Peapack-Gladstone BankBedminster, NJ, Sept. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire \-- Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market:  PGC) and Peapack-Gladstone Bank are proud to announce the appointment of Elisa DePalma, Senior Vice President, Head of Commercial Closing, Credit Risk Management.  Working out of the Bank’s Teaneck location, Elisa oversees management of the Commercial Closing Department.  Ms. DePalma is a demonstrated leader and team player and will reinforce and expand positive working relationships across the Bank.  She is responsible for management and oversight of the team whose core functions are loan closing and funding, documentation preparation and ordering third party due diligence. Her focus is to improve the closing process and provide excellent service to Peapack-Gladstone Bank clients.  Elisa also supports the closing of commercial loans in several lines of business at the Bank including Investment Banking, Commercial Real Estate (CRE), Multifamily Lending, Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Lending, Wealth Management and Community Banking.    Previously, Ms. DePalma served as Senior Vice President, Commercial Closing Department, Commercial Real Estate (CRE) for Capital One, National Association in Fairfield, NJ where she elevated and streamlined closing processes resulting in improved client experience.  Prior to that at Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp., New York, NY, Elisa was Director, Commercial Mortgage Finance for Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) where she was actively involved in $20 billion of commercial loans from application and commitment to closing.Elisa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Douglass College, Rutgers State University and Juris Doctor from Shepard Broad College of Law, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL.  She holds licenses to practice law in both New Jersey and Florida.About Peapack-Gladstone BankFounded in 1921, Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation is a NJ bank holding company with total assets of $6.3 billion and wealth management assets under management and/or administration of $7.2 billion as of June 30, 2020.  Peapack-Gladstone Bank is a commercial bank that provides innovative wealth management, commercial and retail solutions, including residential lending and online platforms, to businesses and consumers.  Peapack Private, the Bank’s wealth management division, offers comprehensive financial, tax, fiduciary and investment advice and solutions, to individuals, families, privately held businesses, family offices and not-for-profit organizations, which help them establish, maintain and expand their legacy.  Together, Peapack-Gladstone Bank, Peapack Private and Peapack Capital, offer an unparalleled commitment to client service.  Visit www.pgbank.com and www.peapackprivate.com for more information.Contact:  Rosanne Schwab, Peapack-Gladstone Bank, Assistant Vice President, Public Relations and Corporate Communications Manager, 500 Hills Drive, Suite 300, Bedminster, NJ  07921 rschwab@pgbank.com, (908) 719-6543.Attachment * Elisa DePalma

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The increasing regulatory pressure for shifting towards eco-friendly products is creating a challenge for the polyurethane additives market.The flame retardants type segment to register the fastest growth during the forecast period.Flame retardants of concern include organohalogen and organophosphate chemicals such as polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and chlorinated tris (TDCPP).There are various types of flame retardants such as brominated flame retardants, chlorinated flame retardants, phosphorous-based flame retardants, and some inorganic flame retardants.These are used to produce high quality polyurethanes that are used in various applications such as electronic, automobile, and building & construction.The foams application to be the largest consumer of polyurethane additives.Polyurethane foams are manufactured by reacting polyols and isocyanates in the presence of a blowing agent and an amine catalyst.The blowing agent is carbon dioxide, which is formed as a by-product of the reaction between water and isocyanate.The amine catalyst is known to accelerate the reaction.Polyurethane foams are of two types, namely rigid polyurethane foam and flexible polyurethane foam.Foams offer various properties such as comfort and insulating properties when used in various industries such as automotive and building & construction, which is driving the market.The automotive & transportation industry to be the largest consumer of polyurethane additives.Polyurethanes are used in various parts of an automobile.In addition to the foam that makes car seats comfortable, bumpers, interior "headline" ceiling sections, the car body, spoilers, doors and windows all use polyurethanes.Polyurethane enables manufacturers to provide drivers and passengers significantly more automobile mileage by reducing weight and increasing fuel economy, comfort, corrosion resistance, insulation, and sound absorption.APAC is projected to be the largest polyurethane additives market during the forecast period.The polyurethane additives market in APAC is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The foams market in APAC is driven by the growing construction industry, increased consumer spending, and strong economic growth.This study was validated through primary interviews conducted with various industry experts worldwide. The primary sources were divided into three categories, namely, company type, designation, and region.• By Company Type – Tier 1: 25%, Tier 2: 50%, and Tier 3: 25%• By Designation - C Level: 30%, Director Level: 50%, and Others: 20%• By Region - APAC: 30%, Europe: 25%, North America: 20%, South America: 15%, and the Middle East & Africa: 10%The report profiles several leading players of the polyurethane additives market such as Evonik Industries (Germany), BASF (Germany), Huntsman Corporation (US), Covestro (Germany), Dow Inc. (US), Lanxess AG (Germany), Albemarle Corporation (US), Tosoh Corporation (Japan), Momentive (US), and BYK (US). 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