Erie Plastics Announces Reorganization-Based Appointments: Positions Company for Growth and Greater Focus on Internal Efficiencies
Erie Plastics, a Top 100 injection molder in the U.S., announced numerous promotions and appointments to position the company for growth and maximize internal efficiencies.
Erie, PA (PRWEB) September 27, 2006 -- Erie Plastics, a Top 100 injection molder in the U.S. with operations in Corry, Pa., and Hungary, announced numerous promotions and appointments representing a reorganization designed to position the company for growth and maximize internal efficiencies.
Erie Plastics’ promotions included:
- Vicki Anderson to Office Manager & Executive Assistant
- Marty Binder to Vice President/Director of Global Business Development
- Tara Campbell to Proposal Manager
- Rob Elchynski to Vice President/Operations Manager
- Linda Hajec to Vice President/Finance & Administration
- Jane Roche to Manager of Corporate Communications & Marketing
- Bob Smith to Vice President/Product Design & Development Manager
- Michael Towner to Vice President/General Manager & Managing Director-Europe
In other key appointments, Dennis Kubiak joined Erie Plastics as Human Resource Director. He earned a BA in Economics from Hobart College and an MBA from Western Kentucky University. Dennis possesses 18 years’ experience in the human resource arena, as well as seven years in a manufacturing management capacity. His former employers include Lord Corporation and STERIS Corporation.
Erie Plastics also hired Dana Barre as Corporate Quality Manager. Dana has over 25 years’ experience in quality management (primarily in the plastics industry) and has held positions with 3M, Loranger Plastics, Oneida Molded Products, Carlisle Engineered Products and General Electric. He received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from LeTourneu University. With Green Belt Six Sigma Certification, Dana is also a qualified SPC, QS9000 and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Instructor.
“Over the last 18 months, Erie Plastics has been awarded seven new contracts, primarily personal care, household and closure products,” said Ron Walters, President and Chief Technology Officer. “Central to our revamped organizational structure is a strong focus on quality and continuing to grow the contract side of the business through advanced injection molding technologies, new product development, and providing custom plastic parts with maximum cost effectiveness.”
Erie Plastics’ global workforce has 500 members, and the company specializes in the design, development and custom injection molding of rigid, thin-wall, plastic packaging components for the consumer product, food and beverage, bottled water, household chemical/detergent, personal care and pharmaceutical industries.
Founded in 1960, the company serves numerous U.S. and Global 500 customers and projects 2006 revenues at $100 million.
For more information on Erie Plastics, visit www.erieplastics.com; or call or write Erie Plastics at 844 Route 6, Corry, Pa., 16407-9099. Phone: (814) 664-4661.
CONTACT:
Jane T. Roche
(814) 664-4661
www.erieplastics.com
Sandra McVeigh
(724) 776-5279
www.spectria.biz
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