New Hires

Mack Prototype Boosts Additive Manufacturing Capabilities

April 12, 2022 by Larry Hovish Leave a Comment

Mack Prototype’s new HP Multi Jet Fusion machine.

GARDNER, Mass. (April 12, 2022) – Mack Prototype, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mack Molding Co. focused on complex prototyping and low-volume manufacturing, has announced significant capital investments to build upon the Company’s additive manufacturing capabilities.

With the addition of Carbon CLIP DLS, HP Multi Jet Fusion and Formlabs SLA machines to its existing fused deposition modeling (FDM) offering, Mack Prototype has bolstered its ability to meet customers’ prototyping needs, including rapidly scaling into production, whether in-house or through Mack Molding’s large production footprint. Between equipment, software and infrastructure, the Company has invested approximately $750,000 in the business.

“Having four different technologies allows us to match production solutions to customers by considering their cost, material and end use,” said Mack Prototype President Greg Cebular. “These machines can be used for prototyping, but they put out production parts as well. In fact, customers can go immediately into production, speeding up the product development lifecycle and ultimately reducing time and cost.”

According to Cebular, the 3D printing services can be used for just a couple parts to as many as a couple thousand. The machines help bridge production requirements until it makes sense to invest in tooling, should volumes warrant it. He also noted the new product introduction (NPI) programs in the Company’s NPI Launch Lab also will benefit from the new technology, allowing rapid iterations of design changes.

“If our engineers notice an issue while working on a product, we can develop design changes in house alongside the customer, print it and test it,” he explained. “It means having a solution in a day or two rather than weeks. The process is flexible and repeatable, giving customers the versatility needed to lock-in their designs.”

Talent Pool Grows

Mack Prototype has not only invested in equipment to support its growing customer base, but also in personnel with additions to the account management and quality teams.

Nicole Petersen has joined the team as a Project Manager, supporting new and existing accounts across Mack Prototype’s broad service offering. Petersen brings 20 years of customer and sales support experience to the role. She most recently served as customer relations manager for WNL Products in Holliston, Mass., where she was responsible for quoting and relationship building with large volume customers. Petersen built previous customer management experience as a senior account manager and team development coordinator with Channing Bete, as well as a senior account manager and inside sales support supervisor at Judd Wire in Turners Falls, Mass. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western New England University in Springfield, Mass.

Alex Popko has been appointed Quality Engineer, focusing on quality and the Mack Prototype’s growing NPI business. Popko is an experienced quality control lab technician with expertise in testing and report analysis. He most recently worked as a lab technician III for MilliporeSigma, where he previously served as a material handler. During his tenure, Popko managed the testing of filtration units for quality and integrity, including interpreting results and maintaining the preventative maintenance program. He also served four years of active duty service in the United States Coast Guard. He has a bachelor’s degree in communication from Cape Breton University and an associate degree in biotechnology/biology from Mount Wachusett Community College.

“In the past year we have added 17 team members at all levels to meet the increasing demand for our rapid manufacturing solutions,” Cebular said. “Nicole and Alex are great additions to the team, bringing significant experience in account management and engineering that will surely benefit our customers as they look to take programs from prototype to production.”

About Mack Molding
Mack Molding is a leading custom plastics molder and supplier of contract manufacturing services. Mack specializes in plastics design, prototyping, molding, sheet metal fabrication, full-service machining and medical device manufacturing. Founded in 1920, Mack is a privately owned business that operates 11 facilities throughout the world. Will Kendall is President and CEO. For more information, go to www.mack.com.

About Mack Prototype
Mack Prototype offers 75,000 square feet of manufacturing in an ISO 13485 certified environment for prototyping and low-volume production. With rapid manufacturing services, including 3D printing and additive manufacturing; cast urethane molding; plastic injection molding; CNC machining; and NPI Launch Lab, Mack Prototype can take products from prototype to production. For more information, visit www.mackprototype.com.

Mack Team Grows with Demand

April 12, 2022 by Larry Hovish Leave a Comment

ARLINGTON, Vt. (April 12, 2022) – Strong demand for Mack Molding’s plastic injection molding and contract manufacturing services continues, fueling the addition of several engineering and business professionals to the Company’s manufacturing, quality, sales and engineering, purchasing and finance teams.

“Over the past few years we have experienced significant growth, which we have supported with investments in new equipment and personnel,” said Mack Molding President Jeff Somple. “The pandemic led to increased demand for our customers’ technologies – everything from air purification units to medical devices and mail sorting machines – and we are focused on securing the talent necessary to get these critical products to market.”

Mat Degan has joined the Finance Department at Mack HQ as Corporate Risk Manager, responsible for implementing sound internal controls, as well as managing insurance and customer credit, and executing day-to-day treasury operations. Degan most recently served as assistant vice president at Brown Brothers Harriman in Boston, Mass. He also built financial expertise as an analyst with J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Washington, D.C., and as a marketing associate for J.P. Morgan Securities in Boston. He has a bachelor’s degree in English and political science from The University of Vermont in Burlington, Vt., and is FINRA Series 7 and 66 certified.

Heath Murphy has been appointed Quality Assurance Manager in the Quality Department at the Company’s Headquarters. Murphy brings nearly 20 years of quality experience to the role, having most recently served as senior manager of quality and production resources at Kaman Composites in Bennington, Vt. He has also previously worked as a quality manager and quality engineer at Kaman. During his tenure, Murphy gained valuable experience in cross-functional leadership, employee development, quality assurance and continuous improvement. He has Six Sigma Green and Black Belts and an associate of science degree in mechanical engineering from Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

The Sales & Engineering Department at Mack HQ has welcomed Tim McCart as an Account manager. McCart is a seasoned customer management professional with more than 20 years of experience in building customer relationships. Prior to Mack, he most recently worked for Hemmings Motor News in Bennington, Vt., as a multi-media advertising executive managing more than 100 large accounts for automotive-related companies. He previously built account management expertise as a single copy sales manager with The Bennington Banner in Bennington, as well as in district sales manager roles with The Troy Record in Troy, N.Y., and The Bucks County Currier Times in Levittown, Penn.

Anthony Thompson joined the Sales & Engineering Team at Mack Headquarters as a Program Manager. Thompson brings significant engineering and customer management experience to the role. He most recently worked for Tymetal in Greenwich, N.Y., as a technical service and strategic delivery manager, where he gained valuable experience in process optimization and coordinating with a cross-functional team to meet customer expectations. Prior to that he was an engineering technician IV with Dell Services. Thompson served as a Machinist Mate Second Class with the United States Navy. He has a bachelor of science degree in operations management and project management from Southern New Hampshire University.

Dan Bradford has been appointed Materials Manager at Mack Headquarters responsible for directing the activities of personnel engaged in distributing materials, equipment and supplies, as well as for controlling inventories and designing, implementing and maintaining material handling processes and equipment throughout the facility. Bradford brings a decade of experience in distribution analytics, manufacturing operations and inventory control to the role. He most recently worked as a materials manager for Virginia Transformer in Pocatello, Idaho, and gained previous experience as material analyst and supplier planner with Autoliv. Bradford, who is a Six Sigma Green Belt, has a bachelor’s degree in business supply chain management from Brigham Young University, Idaho.

Andy Romack has accepted the position of Associate Program Manager on the Sales & Engineering team at Mack HQ. Prior to this role, Romack became familiar with Mack’s processes and culture as a manufacturing engineer at Headquarters, and prior to that as a design and tooling engineering intern at Mack, assisting in the production of injection molded parts and medical devices. This included designing a masking solution for parts requiring paint and EMI shielding. He has a bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Rochester, in Rochester, N.Y., where he received the Biomedical Engineering Society Award for outstanding presentations.

The Quality Engineering team at Mack HQ has welcomed Michael Begg as a Quality Engineer. Before joining Mack, Begg most recently worked as a mechanical engineer at Prion Manufacturing in Oakdale, Penn., where he gained valuable experience in quality assurance, precision equipment and tooling set up. His responsibilities included performing secondary operations and ensuring parts adhered to ISO 9001 quality standards. He also previously worked as an applications engineer with Frustum Incorporated in Boulder, Colo. Begg has a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y.

Chris Dussault has accepted the position of Manufacturing Engineer at Mack HQ, bringing more than 30 years of manufacturing engineering experience to the Company. During his career Dussault has built expertise in mechanical design, establishing inspection criteria, root problem analysis and continuous improvement. Prior to Mack he most recently was an engineer with MHPRO Engineering in Clifton Park, N.Y. He also previously served as lead mechanical design engineer for Abacus Automation, as well as manufacturing engineering roles with NSK and Bijur Lubricating Corp – all of Bennington, Vt. Dussault has a bachelor of science degree from Lyndon State College in Lyndonville, Vt.

Connor Melvin has been appointed as a Manufacturing Engineer at Headquarters. Prior to Mack Melvin most recently worked as an associate mechanical engineer for Collins Aerospace in Binghamton, N.Y. Within that role he was responsible for designing and modeling components for assembly, as well as working with interdisciplinary teams on installation and troubleshooting. He gained previous engineering experience as a mechanical engineer with MAJR Products in Saegertown, Penn., and as a production machinist with Doutt Tool, Inc., in Cambridge Springs, Penn. Melvin has a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Penn.

David Seals has joined the Manufacturing Engineering Department at Mack’s Inman, S.C., facility, as a Manufacturing Engineer. Seals brings broad manufacturing and process improvement experience to the role, including previous work experience as a painter, machinist, assembler and drafter at Baker Oil Tools in Tulsa, Okla. Most recently he served as an associate product engineer with Hubbell Lighting in Greenville, S.C. Seals also gained previous engineering experience as a mechanical designer for McLaughlin Group Inc., in Greenville, as well as BBM-CPG Technology in Laurens, S.C. He has a bachelor of science degree in operations management from Southern New Hampshire University.

Mack Headquarters in Arlington, Vt., has welcomed Hunter Tyminski as a Manufacturing Engineer. He brings strong computer aided design skills to the role with experience in Solidworks, MATLAB & Autodesk Inventor. Tyminski most recently served as an industrial engineer for Ace Hardware in Gansevoort, N.Y. During his tenure with Ace, Tyminski specialized in driving operational efficiencies by collecting data to build models comparing similar departments from stores around the United States. He has a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo and associate of science degree in engineering science from SUNY Adirondack.

Mack’s Inman, S.C., team welcomed Steve Meyerink, who has joined the Sales & Engineering team as Tooling Engineer. As a Journeyman Toolmaker, Meyerink brings nearly 40 years of plastic injection mold building and management experience to Mack, including expertise in the building and designing of injection molds. He also has nine years of program management in mold making. He most recently worked as a program manager with United Tool & Mold in Greenville, S.C. Meyerink also previously gained tooling experience with Delta Mold Inc. in Charlotte, N.C.; as well as H.S. Die & Engineering and Quality Die & Mold, both in Grand Rapids, Mich.

The Application Development Center at Mack HQ has welcomed Matthew Woodard as a Tool Design Engineer. Woodard is experienced in process engineering, quality engineering and production. He most recently was a process engineer for CY Plastics in Honeoye, N.Y., where he priced new molds and served as a liaison between mold makers and customers during the mold design process. He previously served as a quality engineer for Gunlocke in Wayland, N.Y., a production supervisor at Guardian Industries Corp. in Geneva, N.Y., and as a process engineering intern with North Pacific Paper Co. in Longview, Wash. Woodard has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from The Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y.

Mack’s Cavendish facility welcomed Gary Guerin as a Process Engineer. Guerin brings 15 years of process engineering and plastic injection molding experience to the role. He most recently served as a senior process engineer with Albea in Thomaston, Conn. Previously, Guerin worked as a process engineer and lead technician with Torrington, Conn.-based Aptar and with Becton Dickinson in Canaan, Conn., where he worked as an injection molding technician, in quality assurance, and as an assembly and packaging technician. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and has an associate of science degree from Northwestern Connecticut Community college along with Systematic Molding and Mold Master I certifications from RJG.

Mack Headquarters has welcomed Taylor Brandt as a Quality Engineer focused on complaint analysis and reporting services related to customer returned goods in the Company’s medical business. Prior to Mack, Brandt most recently served as a public health sanitarian for the New York state Department of Health (NYDOH), performing inspections of restaurants, pools, hotels, water systems and childhood hazardous lead conditions. She also previously worked for NYDOH as a public health inspector, developing strong laboratory organization and analysis skills, as well as a keen focus on quality. Brandt has bachelor’s degrees in biology and anthropology from the State University of New York at Oneonta.

Elisha Rogers accepted the position of Quality Engineer at Mack Headquarter, bringing 10 years of manufacturing experience. Rogers came to Mack from Kaman Composites in Bennington, Vt., where she worked as a quality manager and a program manager, regularly interfacing with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure a compliant and functioning quality management system structured around ensuring customer satisfaction. During her tenure with Kaman, Rogers served in increasing roles of responsibility, working in roles that included quality engineering technician and quality specialist.

The Engineering Department at Mack’s Cavendish facility welcomed Caleb White as a Manufacturing and Quality Engineer. White previously served as a quality engineer at Mack’s headquarters. Prior to Mack he gained engineering experience as an intern with Integrity Integration in West Lebanon, N.H., where he worked on mechanical design and critical analysis of wiring layouts, including updating mechanical drawings, assembling mechanical subsystems and reworking components for systems and internal fixtures. White has a bachelor of science degree in electromechanical engineering technology and an associate of engineering degree in mechanical engineering technology, both from Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center, Vt.

Kelsey Ernest has joined the Sales & Engineering team at Mack Headquarters as a Sales Service Representative. Ernest most recently served as a shipper/receiver at Mack HQ and became familiar with the Company’s processes and procedures. Prior to Mack, Ernest was a customer service associate for Home Depot in Bennington, Vt., where she gained valuable experience in developing customer relationships by providing effective solutions to their needs. She also previously worked as a stockroom lead for Lenco Industries, Inc., in Pittsfield, Mass., and as a sales associate with Sherwin Williams in East Greenbush, N.Y.

The HQ Sales & Engineering team also welcomed Shannon McDermott as a Sales Service Representative. Prior to Mack, McDermott was the owner and operator of Divine Spirit in Sandgate, Vt., where she honed her customer service skills. As a business owner, McDermott also developed expertise in pricing, inventory management, shipping and the research and resolution of customer requests. She previously built customer service experience as a customer sales specialist with the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles and a juvenile court docket clerk with the Vermont Superior Court – both in Bennington.

Samantha Brewer has joined the Procurement team at Mack Headquarters as a Procurement Specialist responsible for coordinating the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies. Prior to Mack, Brewer was an office assistant at Jim Gerard Landscape Maintenance Corporation in Queensbury N.Y., where she gained valuable experience in business operations. She also previously worked as a medical secretary with Community Care Physicians in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., as well as a customer care and data specialist, with The Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York. Brewer as a bachelor of business administration degree from Russell Sage College in Troy, N.Y.

The HQ Procurement department also welcomed Courtney Dukette as a Purchasing Specialist. Prior to Mack, Dukette most recently worked as a purchasing clerk for Dailey Precast in Shaftsbury, Vt. During her tenure, Dukette established a track record of working with multiple departments across the organization to ensure goods were ordered and supplies were consistent. She was previously employed as assistant manager of Radio Shack in Bennington, Vt. Dukette has an associate of arts degree from Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y.

Weslyn Becker has accepted the position of Receptionist on the Human Resources team at Mack Headquarters. Becker comes to Mack from the West Mountain Animal Hospital in Bennington, Vt., where she was a veterinarian assistant and client services representative. Within that role she facilitated the flow of communication, including greeting clients and connecting clients with appropriate staff members. Prior to West Mountain Animal Hospital, Becker served as office coordinator at D.B. McKenna & Co., as well as a customer service leader at Hannaford Supermarkets – both in Bennington.

Mack Grows Talent Pool

August 12, 2021 by Larry Hovish Leave a Comment

ARLINGTON, Vt. (Aug. 12, 2021) – Mack Molding has announced the addition of several new team members as the Company meets increased demands for its custom plastic injection molding and contract manufacturing services.

“Throughout the pandemic we learned how essential our customers’ products were to the fight against COVID-19,” said Mack Molding President Jeff Somple. “Whether it was the medical, energy or transportation sector, we rose to the challenge – investing in the technology and the people necessary to ensure we continued to deliver these critical technologies to our customers.”

Hires spanned several departments, including Business Development, Sales & Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Finance.

Nicholas McCoy has joined Mack’s Business Development team as a Business Development Manager covering South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. Before joining Mack, McCoy was a sales and estimating manager, and project coordinator, at Mid-South Prestress, LLC in Nashville, Tenn. McCoy is a graduate of the University of Iowa, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering, a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting and a minor in mathematics. He also has high-impact selling certification from the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management.

Joining the Sales & Engineering team at Mack Headquarters in Arlington, Vt., is Program Manager Kristen Crowell. She brings more than 12 years of plastics industry experience to the role. Before Mack, Crowell most recently served as a low-cost automation specialist for Igus, Inc., in East Providence, R.I., where she also had previously served as junior product manager for linear systems and technical sales for thermoplastic bearings and linear guides. She has an associate of applied arts degree from the Community College of Rhode Island and a bachelor’s degree in information technology from American Military/Public University.

Christopher Merriam was also welcomed to the HQ Sales & Engineering team as a Program Manager. Merriam brings more than six years of engineering experience to the role, having most recently served as project engineer at Omya in Florence, Vt., with responsibility for estimating, designing, contracting and supervising major and minor improvements to the plant facilities and processes. Merriam has a master of business administration degree from the College of St. Joseph in Rutland, Vt., and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vt.

Also joining the HQ Sales & Engineering team as a Project Coordinator is James Eckrote. Eckrote most recently served as community manager at Stratton Mountain, in Stratton, Vt., where he was responsible for the daily operations, financial management and capital planning of a $100-million property at Stratton Mountain Resort. He also was the owner/operator of James George Custom Parts, where he managed all aspects of running the company. Eckrote has a bachelor of liberal arts degree from Thomas Edison State University in Trenton, N.J.

Kelly Giles also joined the Inman team as a Customer Service Associate with responsibility for communicating and developing relationships with many of the Southern Division’s key customers. Before Mack, Giles most recently served as customer service returns specialist at Eaton Electrical. She also gained extensive experience in customer relations as an owner/operator of DHEC Certified Child Development Center. She has an associate degree in business administration from Spartanburg Methodist College in Spartanburg, S.C., as well as a Certification of Paralegal Studies from Duke University in Durham, N.C.

Mack HQ’s Sales & Engineering team welcomed Summer Lampron to the role of Sales Service Representative. A recent graduate of Castleton University in Castleton, Vt., Lampron has a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in business administration. She has previous customer service experience having worked as a sales associate for Jay’s Hallmark. Additionally, while at Castleton Summer was an undergraduate researcher as part of the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program. She honed her communications at the school, managing the “Sparty Says” blog and associated email traffic.

Mack HQ has welcomed Austin Brino as a Manufacturing Engineer. A recent graduate from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y., Brino has a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering technology, along with an associate of applied science degree in mechanical engineering technology from Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, N.Y. Prior to Mack he was as a mechanical engineer with Greenpac Mill in Niagara Falls, N.Y., where he supported projects through computer aided design (CAD), as well as creating part lists for key components. He also previously served as a junior engineer with QuEST Global in East Hartford, Conn.

Tyler Wright has been appointed as a Program/Manufacturing Engineer at the Company’s Cavendish plant. Before joining Mack, Wright was an engineering intern at Darn Tough Vermont where he aided Q&D by developing compression testers and work instructions while improving the manufacturing process and reducing waste. Wright is a graduate of Vermont Technical College, where he earned his bachelor of science degree in manufacturing engineering and an associate of science degree in mechanical engineering. While at VTC, he had several leadership roles, including resident hall assistant and president of the school’s Sporting Clays Club.

Cavendish also hired Houston Cote as a Program/Manufacturing Engineer. Prior to Mack, Cote was a process engineer for Pike Industries in Lebanon, N.H., where he spearheaded implementation of new software that assists in asset work orders and spare parts management. He also developed standardized plant flow diagrams across 13 different locations. Before that, Cote was an intern for Pike Industries’ Quality Control department. He is a graduate of Vermont Technical College where he received his associate of engineering and bachelor of science degrees in mechanical and manufacturing engineering technology, respectively.

Mack’s Inman facility has welcomed Andrew Doolittle as a Manufacturing Engineer. Doolittle is a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina Aiken where he received a bachelor of science degree in industrial process engineering. As part of his capstone project, Doolittle implemented 5S and quality control standards at Graniteville Specialty Fabrics in Graniteville, S.C. As part of that project he also created process manuals with detailed work instructions, performed routine audits and ensured safety standards were in accordance with OSHA guidelines. He also previously worked as a lab assistant for CSRA Testing in Augusta, Ga.

Robert Bethea has also joined the Inman team as a Manufacturing Engineer. Bethea recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor of science degree in industrial education. Certified in SolidWorks, MatLab and Lean/Six Sigma, Bethea previously served as a maintenance and agricultural worker at the Pee Dee Research and Education Center at Clemson, as well as on the grounds maintenance team at Abingdon Manor in Latta, S.C.

Joshua Grossett has returned to Mack’s Inman facility as Senior Advanced Development Engineer after most recently working as a manufacturing engineer with SME Injection Molding. He had previously served Mack as a Tooling Engineer at Inman. During his tenure with Mack, Grossett developed tooling sources and quotations to support new and existing manufacturing programs, as well as process improvement activities. Additionally, he assisted with part design recommendations and DFM activities. He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Clemson University in Clemson, S.C.

Kathryn Clouse has joined the Application Development Center at Mack HQ as a Tool Design Engineer. Clouse recently graduated from the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Mass., with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. Prior to Mack, Clouse served in a reliability engineer co-op at Irving Tissue in Fort Edward, N.Y., where she created root cause failure analysis and automatic failure databases, as well as ran audits on linear rails, bearings, steam traps and air leaks. She also previously gained engineering and CAD software experience as an intern with the pulp and paper company, Andritz, in Glens Falls, N.Y.

The Procurement team at Mack Headquarters welcomed Andrew Welch as a Supplier Engineer. Prior to Mack, Welch most recently worked for Consolidated Edison in New York, N.Y., as an engineer and associate engineer. During his tenure there Andrew oversaw design, development, and construction of mechanical systems/components for a wide range of capital and retirement projects in steam production plants. Additionally, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a maintenance management chief. He holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from UMass Lowell.

Matthew Krawczyk has joined the Quality department at Mack Headquarters as a Quality Engineer. Krawczyk brings 17 years of experience in quality, injection molding and lean manufacturing to the role. He most recently worked as a senior quality engineer at Energizer in Bennington, Vt., where he led cross-functional teams and an initiative to meet air permitting requirements. During his tenure with Energizer, Krawczyk served in positions of increasing responsibility, including lab technician, senior quality technician and quality engineer. He has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Arizona State University.

Also appointed as a Quality Engineer at Mack HQ was Jonathan Murray. Murray brings nine years of quality and engineering experience to the role. He most recently worked at General Electric Aviation in Rutland, Vt., as a process quality engineer responsible for production quality response on the second and third shifts, including training operators and approving work instructions. Murray, who is an avionics specialist with the Vermont Air National Guard, also previously served GE Aviation as an electronic and electrical technician, as well as an electronic technician apprentice.

Nick D’Amario has joined the Finance department at Mack Headquarters as Controller. Nick brings more than eight years of accounting, financial compliance, and operations management experience to Mack. Most recently he served as accounting manager and SOX coordinator at Environment One Corporation in Niskayuna, N.Y. He gained additional finance experience with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (Rensselaer, N.Y.), Lydall, Inc. (Green Island, N.Y.), and Fortitech, Inc. (Schenectady, N.Y.). Nick has a master of business administration degree from Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., as well as a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y.

Mack’s Finance team also has welcomed Stacey Eggsware are Senior Accountant responsible for financial reporting, and supporting internal and external audit initiatives. Stacey brings more than 23 years of accounting and financial reporting experience to Mack. Most recently she served as financial director at Bennington County Regional Commission in Bennington, Vt. She gained additional finance experience as Controller of NSK Steering Systems America, also in Bennington, Vt. Stacey has a bachelor of science degree in business administration concentrated in accounting from North Adams State College in North Adams, Mass.

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Mack Announces New Hires and Promotions

February 13, 2020 by Larry Hovish Leave a Comment

ARLINGTON, Vt. (Feb. 11, 2020) – Mack Molding has announced several new additions to the team, as well as the advancement of internal team members, in the areas of quality, business development, customer management, manufacturing, purchasing and human resources.

“Renewed interest in U.S. manufacturing continues to drive not only program growth at Mack, it has allowed to us attract and retain top talent,” said Mack Molding President Jeff Somple. “As we prepare to celebrate our 100^th Anniversary, these manufacturing and engineering professionals will help ensure we are well positioned to serve our customers for another hundred years.”

Lewis Jobson has joined Mack’s quality team as a quality assurance manager, leading external audit coordination and overseeing the Northern Division internal audit program. Lewis brings eight years of quality experience to the role. He most recently served as sr. compliance specialist in the automation department at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in Rensselaer, N.Y., where he honed his regulatory knowledge on matters related to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, European Medicine Agency, and ISO 9001 and 13485, as well as ensured compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. He is a U.S. Army Veteran, and has an associate degree in mathematics/science from Columbia Greene Community College in Hudson, N.Y.

Shannon Hildebran has joined the business development team as business development manager responsible for new account growth in the Carolinas, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado and Utah. He previously served as a Mack South account manager, handling all aspects of relationships from corporate contracts to engineering activities. He has a deep familiarity with resins, having gained significant plastics and sales experience as a sales engineer with Omni Plastics in Evansville, Ind., Mid-Atlantic sales representative for Polymer Resources LTD in Stamford, Conn., and as an inside sales/customer service rep for GE Plastics. He has a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Charles Muller has been appointed as a program manager in the sales and engineering department at Mack Headquarters, with responsibilities for planning, product realization, team leadership, sales growth and cost management for new and existing customers. Charlie brings significant medical device experience to Mack, having previously served as a senior packaging engineer for Zimmer Biomet in Parsippany, N.J., where he designed and documented labeling, managed package performance testing and lead CAPA investigations. He began his tenure with Biomet as a product development engineer, and also built engineering expertise as a development engineer with Howmedica. Charlie has a bachelor of science degree in materials engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

The manufacturing engineering team at Mack Headquarters has welcomed Violet Castor as a manufacturing engineer. She will be responsible for shepherding programs from concept through prototyping and clinical evaluations to phase in and ramp up. Prior to Mack, Violet held a research assistant position with the University of California, San Diego, where she helped research and develop a 2D cell flow cytometer that could image cells at high throughput. She previously had a similar role at the Keck Graduate Institute in Claremont, Calif. Violet has a master of science degree in electrical engineering, medical devices and systems, from the University of California, San Diego, as well as a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

James Holden has accepted the position of manufacturing engineer on the Headquarters manufacturing engineering team. Prior to Mack, James worked as a mechanical engineer at Fafco Inc. in Chico, Calif., where he gained valuable experience in molding, machining, designing and manufacturing. He developed manufacturing processes for a new hybrid solar panel, as well as helped design production-ready components for the solar thermal industry. James has a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from California State University, Chico, as well as an associate of science degree in automotive technology from the Arizona Automotive Institute.

Ian Avent has joined the quality team at Mack Headquarters as a quality engineer with responsibility for compliance with our customers’ quality requirements. Before joining Mack, Ian was a quality engineer for Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics in Granville, N.Y., where we worked with polyurethane foam, PVC adhesives and medical bandages. Prior to that, he was a consultant for the publishing industry, with a particular focus on providing various IT, project and workflow management and optimizations, and site and app development in relation to e-books. A graduate of Marlboro College, Ian has a bachelor’s degree in computer science.

The quality team at Mack Headquarters has appointed Diana Dreher to the position of quality engineer. Before joining Mack, Diana served as a quality assurance manager at Vishay Intertechnology in Bennington, Vt., where she was responsible for ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction, while also managing programs to meet product performance standards and maintain company certifications. She previously gained significant quality and engineering experience with Energizer Holdings in Bennington, Vt. Diana has an MBA from Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., as well as a bachelor of science degree in production operations management from Plattsburgh State University in Plattsburgh, N.Y.

The quality team at Mack Headquarters welcomes David Puskar as a quality engineer. Before joining Mack, David most recently worked in quality assurance for Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, Conn., where he performed metallurgic testing and quality control of hollow fan blades for military aircraft engines. He also implemented a frequency based sampling plan and participated on machine/process qualifications. David previously gained quality and engineering experience working in quality assurance at 3M Purification in Stafford, Conn. He has a bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering from the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Mass.

Seth Peeler has been appointed as a supplier engineer with the purchasing department at Mack Headquarters. Seth will be responsible for conducting preliminary purchased part risk assessments, lead-time and cost estimates, and identifying and qualifying outside manufacturing partners for Mack’s medical customers. Prior to Mack, Seth was most recently a logistics coordinator for NAPA Transportation Inc. in Mechanicsburg, Penn., where he tracked shipments, brokered loads through carrier communications, and handled customer shipment updates and care. He was also a research assistant for Pennsylvania’s Lock Haven University’s Department of Geology and Physics. A graduate of the school, Seth has a bachelor of science degree in physics.

Brittany Berard has accepted the position of business development coordinator on the business development team. Within this role Brittany will be based at Headquarters where she will assist the field-based business development team by providing support for quoting, customer relationship management (CRM) through Salesforce and various marketing initiatives aimed at driving new account growth. She has been part of the Mack family, serving as a sales service representative since April 2013, working with customers on order management, delivery schedules and complaints and returns.

Asa Bacon has been appointed as a program coordinator on the Sales & Engineering team at Mack Headquarters. He will be responsible for maintaining program schedules and records, facilitating document control tasks and interfacing with customers. Asa has held several positions since joining the Mack family as a finisher in 2013, including warehouse utility, production planner and manufacturing administrator. Most recently he served as a sales service representative in the Sales & Engineering Department. An Arlington native and third generation Mack employee, prior to Mack he was facilities manager for the Hill Farm Inn in Sunderland, Vt. He also served nearly six years in the U.S. Army as a sergeant, cavalry scout and team leader.

Amber Lundberg also has been named a program coordinator in the Headquarters Sales & Engineering department after serving as a sales administrator on the team since 2017. Prior to Mack she held roles of increasing responsibility at Big Bear Natural Foods in Morrisville, Penn., and Ewing, N.J., including assistant manager and store manager. Additionally, Amber built significant customer service expertise as a team captain with Merry Maids, as well as in the healthcare and restaurant industries. She holds a master of science degree in sustainable management from the University of Wisconsin Stout and a bachelor of science in environmental management from the University of Phoenix.

Kristin Downey has joined Headquarters’ sales and engineering team as a sales service representative, handling front line interactions with customers. She’ll work in tandem with a program manager as the customer relationship team, with responsibilities for order management, price list management, coordination of shipping and schedule confirmation between our plants and customers, as well as for providing document control, billing and account receivable support. Kristin honed her people and organizational skills while working in retail. Most recently, she held a leadership position at Theory in Manchester, Vt.

The Sales & Engineering team at Mack Headquarters is pleased to welcome Allyson Yannotti as a sales service representative. Allyson has held several positions with the organization since joining the Mack family in 2012, including finisher and material expeditor. Most recently she has served as a production planner since 2015, with responsibility for leading quarterly and year-end inventories, as well as assisting customers with their production needs. The customer service, time management and problem solving skills she developed in these positions will serve her well.

Renee Zobel is joining the department as a sales service representative after serving the organization as a consultant working with Mack’s manufacturing planners since February 2019. Renee brings significant interpersonal communication skills to the role, having built project planning and budget management experience in both corporate and higher education settings. Prior to Mack, she worked as a develop manager for the Southern Vermont Arts Center. Renee also served as a member of the Alumni Board of Marymount College of Fordham University.

About Mack Molding
Mack Molding is a leading custom plastics molder and supplier of contract manufacturing services. Mack specializes in plastics design, prototyping, molding, sheet metal fabrication, full-service machining and medical device manufacturing. Founded in 1920, Mack is a privately owned business that operates 11 facilities throughout the world. Don Kendall is CEO and chairman. For more information, go to www.mack.com.

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Mack Continues to Grow

June 11, 2019 by Larry Hovish Leave a Comment

Molder & Contract Manufacturer Adds Staff Across Organization

ARLINGTON, Vt. (June 11, 2019) – Mack Molding has announced a significant wave of hiring, including new talent in manufacturing, engineering, human resources and customer management.

“The boon of U.S. manufacturing continues to benefit Mack,” said Mack Molding President Jeff Somple, “and our efforts have never been stronger to attract top talent to help us deliver on Mack’s mission of Total Customer Satisfaction. Our latest recruits include fresh faces bringing new ideas to the forefront of our business and seasoned manufacturing and engineering experts with the expertise to ensure Mack, and its customers, are successful.”

Aaron Cubells has joined the Mack North Sales and Engineering team as program manager, providing leadership in regards to the customer relationship, planning, product realization and production, budget and cost management, and sales growth. Prior to Mack, Aaron worked as a senior product engineer for Grammer Industries, where he served as lead engineer for new business development among North American OEMs. Aaron – who is a certified Reactive Green Belt – has a master’s of science degree in engineering management, as well as a bachelor’s of science degree in structural engineering and management, from Clarkson University.

The Mack North Sales & Engineering team has welcomed Matt Denham as a sales representative responsible for helping maintain orders and provide general clerical support, along with reconciling customer orders with the current product revision. Prior to Mack, Matt worked as a sales representative for iPayment, Inc., before advancing to the position of operations manager with responsibility for overseeing quality control, risk management and customer service. He graduated from Lasell College with a bachelor of science degree in Marketing and Business Management.

Bretton Haase has been appointed to the position of material manager for Mack’s Headquarters. He will be responsible for directing the activities of personnel engaged in distributing materials, equipment and supplies, as well as for controlling inventories and designing, implementing and maintaining material handling processes and equipment throughout the facility. Previous to Mack, Bretton – who is a Six Sigma Green Belt – served as a planning and customer account specialist, and since 2014, a supply planning manager executing a successful greenfield fab start-up for Global Foundries in Malta, N.Y., while managing a material portfolio that crossed three multi-state sites.

Christie Harris has joined the Mack North human resources team as an HR manager based at the Company’s Headquarters with responsibilities for employee relations and recruiting. Christie mostly recently served as HR manager for Carris Reels Inc. in Proctor, Vt., where she helped facilitate employee functions across six locations. Prior to that, she also worked as an external affairs manager and community relations coordinator for Omya Industries Inc. Christie graduated with a bachelor of science degree in integrated studies with a concentration in organizational development/communications from Champlain College.

Mack South’s Inman, S.C., facility is pleased to welcome Jacque Perrier as a new molding manager with responsibilities for planning, coordinating and developing personnel in the molding department. Jacque most recently worked as a senior process engineer for Rochling Automotive in Duncan, S.C., where he was personally responsible for 15 machines and approximately 150 active tools relating to cycle, scrap and start up. Prior to this, he was a quality and process engineer for Carthuplas Inc., in Gaffney, S.C., as well as a tooling manager. He holds RJG Master Molder I Certification and served on an advisory committee helping to write the certificate plastics program at Greenville Community College.

James Petry has accepted the positon of EHS Manager at Mack South’s Statesville, N.C., plant. Prior to Mack, James most recently worked in an operations role as an aircraft rescue fire fighter for Onslow County Albert J Ellis Airport in North Carolina. During his tenure James ensured the safety of more 15 commercial aircraft daily along with local military training flights, including organizing and supervising daily tasks for airport operations and implementing safety and occupational health processes. He also has gained valuable EHS experience as a base safety representative for the United States Air Force National Guard. James holds an associate degree in fire science from the Community College of the Air Force.

Ann Wedell has been promoted to engineering team leader for Mack Molding’s Headquarters plant in Arlington, Vt., and will be responsible for directing manufacturing engineering support during new business or program developments and for existing customer programs. Ann has been with Mack since March 2016 when she joined the Company as a quality engineer, and most recently served as a manufacturing engineer. Prior to Mack, she worked as a process engineer with Dedert Corporation in Homewood, Ill. She graduated from University of Dayton with a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering.

Ben Chopra has joined wholly-owned Mack subsidiary Synectic Product Development’s team of design and development engineers as a senior design engineer. Ben brings significant engineering experience role, specifically with medical devices. Most recently he worked as a mechanical engineer for Butterfly Network Inc., a Connecticut startup focused on developing full-body ultrasound probe. Previous to that, Ben was a part of a senior R&D engineer at Facet Technology, a contract manufacturer of single-use disposable medical devices for the diabetes in an ISO 13485 and FDA regulated environment. He graduated from Georgia Tech with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering.

Mack Headquarters welcomes Robert Bischoff to its manufacturing engineering team as a manufacturing engineer, a role that he will be bringing more than 30 years of experience to. Prior to Mack, Robert most recently worked at Starfire Lighting, where he served as a materials manager, CNC programmer and turret punch operator during his tenure. He previously built his engineering expertise with the U.S. Army ARDEC at the Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey, and worked as a plant engineer supervisor and district environmental coordinator for the United States Parcel Service. He has a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the New Jersey Institute Technology in Newark, N.J.

Christopher Mastropietro has been appointed as a manufacturing engineer on Mack Headquarters’ manufacturing engineering team. Prior to Mack, Christopher most recently worked as a logistics analyst at Valeo, located in Sparks, Nev., where he was responsible for production planning and managing inventory. He gained previous engineering experience working as a project manager for Path Construction in Congers, N.Y., and as a co-op for Corning Inc. in Fairport, N.Y. Christopher received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Doug McClintock has joined the IT Team at Mack South Statesville facility as a systems engineer ensuring network security and availability, as well as assisting in the management of business applications, servers, all IT infrastructure and content management systems. Prior to Mack, Doug most recently worked as a Senior Systems Technician at Engage2Excel, also in Statesville, where he implemented Hyper-V servers and VMware servers to provide multiple virtual hardware platforms while keeping hardware costs and energy consumption down. He also maintained Barracuda and Checkpoint firewalls, Symantec Anti-virus servers, WSUS servers, Extreme routers/switches, Barracuda backups, Cisco wireless network, Shoretel Voip phone system, and disaster recovery plans.

Tim Burdo has been promoted to molding supervisor at Mack Headquarters overseeing all molding technical staff. A Mack veteran, he started with the Company 24 years ago this July as a part-time molder in East Arlington. During Tim’s tenure he also served as a material handler and senior technician. Since 2013 he has been a process engineer. Tim holds several certifications, including RJG Master Molder I, Decoupled Molding and Systematic Molding, as well as has attended the molding course at UMASS Lowell.

Brayton Holt has joined Mack Headquarters’ manufacturing team as an electro-mechanical supervisor. Prior to Mack Brayton most recently served as a production supervisor at an ISO 9001 and AS 9100 magnetics manufacturing facility for Espey Manufacturing and Electronics in Saratoga, N.Y., where he directed skilled technicians in the building of large magnetics for military applications. He brings significant engineering and quality experience to the role, having worked in aerospace, audio and power supply industries. He also served four years in the U.S. Army as a system technician and squad leader working on infra-red, anti-aircraft and guided missile systems.

About Mack Molding
Mack Molding is a leading custom plastics molder and supplier of contract manufacturing services. Mack specializes in plastics design, prototyping, molding, sheet metal fabrication, full-service machining and medical device manufacturing. Founded in 1920, Mack is a privately owned business that operates 11 facilities throughout the world. Don Kendall is CEO and chairman. For more information, go to www.mack.com.

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