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Mack Prototype Goes Big with Large Part Additive Manufacturing

February 7, 2023 by Larry Hovish Leave a Comment

Company Adds Talent in Purchasing, Compliance and Office Management

Mack Prototype President Greg Cebular shows off a large part from the Company’s new Stratasys F770 3D Printer.

GARDNER, Mass. (Feb. 7, 2023) – Mack Prototype, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mack Molding Co. focused on complex prototyping and low-volume manufacturing, has grown its additive manufacturing capabilities with the addition of a Stratasys F770 capable of producing large 3D printed parts.

The F770 is a Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) system that runs both ABS and ASA materials. It features the widest build chamber of any Stratasys FDM 3D printer and a significant build envelope that spans 39 inches by 24 inches by 24 inches. That is 13-cubic feet of build volume allowing it to produce large parts or significant assortments of smaller parts. Typical part accuracy is +/- .010 inches (.254 millimeters) or +/- .002 inches/inches (.050 millimeters/millimeters), whichever is greater.

“We are excited to add the F770 machine, with Stratasys’ known track record for durability and reliability, to our fleet of 3D printers,” said Mack Prototype President Greg Cebular. “The new machine will allow us to print large parts as a single piece without needing to bond parts together, with applications ranging from producing large prototypes to large master patterns used in cast urethane molding and low-volume, batch runs of parts of various sizes.”

In the last 18 months, Mack Prototype has bolstered its additive manufacturing capabilities with more than $875,000 in investments in equipment and infrastructure. In addition to the Stratasys, the Company’s fleet includes a smaller format FDM printer, along with Carbon CLIP Digital Light Synthesis (DLS), HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) and Formlabs Stereolithography (SLA) machines. Whether its prototyping or production parts, the breadth of Mack Proto’s 3D printing services allows customers to match production solutions with their cost, material and end use parameters, while speeding up the product development lifecycle.

“From just a few parts to as many as a few thousand, our team of engineers can help customers with their low-volume and bridge production requirements with flexible solutions designed to deliver high-quality parts while reducing time and cost,” Cebular added. “Even better, if those production needs change we are prepared to help customers meet volume demand with traditional tooling, rapidly scaling production here or at one of Mack’s larger manufacturing centers.”

New Talent

Mack Prototype has matched its capital equipment investments by bringing in new team members to support the Company’s growing customer base.

Eric Boyce has been appointed Purchasing & Compliance Manager, with responsibility for handling all vendor/supplier relations, as well as ISO, ITAR, FDA and UL certifications, registrations, audits and other compliance matters. Boyce brings more than 15 years of custom manufacturing and ISO experience to the role. He most recently served as plant manager for Worthen Industries Nyclo Division in Clinton, Mass., where he was responsible for all building and personnel functions. Boyce also played a significant role in leading document creation and control activities, including production process controls and ISO documents, along with associated training activities.

Rhonda Fox has joined the team as Office Manager, leading office and administrative duties, including accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable and human resources. Fox brings more than 40 years of experience in manufacturing, including 10 years as an assistant plant manager. Prior to Mack Proto, she was office manager/assistant plant manager for Eustis Enterprises in Ashburnham, Mass., where she was responsible for bookkeeping, human resources, serving as a contact for vendors and general front-end office management. She also previously gained experienced as a payroll and human resources specialist with Resource Management, Inc., in Fitchburg, Mass.

“Eric and Rhonda bring significant experience and energy to Mack Prototype,” Cebular said, “and they will be great assets to the team as we continue to deliver complex prototyping and low-volume production services to our customers.”

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 12 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.

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Filed Under: Press Releases Tagged With: 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Mack Molding, Mack Prototype, New Hires, Press Release

Mack Team Grows With Business

February 7, 2023 by Larry Hovish Leave a Comment

ARLINGTON, Vt. (Feb. 7, 2023) – Demand for U.S.-based plastic injection molding and contract manufacturing services remains strong, driving Mack Molding to bring several engineering and business professionals on to the Company’s manufacturing, quality, purchasing and customer management teams in both its Northern and Southern Divisions.

“Mack continues to see significant interest from customers looking to have products manufactured in the U.S.,” said Mack Molding President Jeff Somple. “The market behaviors we saw as a result of the global pandemic and associated supply chain challenges have not changed, and in fact seem to have strengthened in the markets we serve. The latest additions to our team will ensure we continue to rise to the challenge.”

MACK NORTH

Mack’s Northern Division hired Andrew Sleasman as a Program Manager at the Company’s Headquarters in Arlington, Vt. Sleasman is an experienced mechanical engineer with strong connections to plastic molding and manufacturing. He comes to Mack from Telescope Casual Furniture in Granville, N.Y., where he served as chief industrial engineer. Previously, Sleasman built plastics and manufacturing engineering expertise as a project engineer with Cookson Plastic Molding in Latham, N.Y, and as a design engineer with Environment One Corporation in Niskayuna, N.Y. He has a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering technology from the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute in Utica, N.Y.

Carolyn Bigwood has joined Mack’s Cavendish, Vt., plant as Materials Manager. Bigwood bring background in operations, project management and inventory control to the Company. She most recently served as operations manager at Whitney Blake Company in Bellows Falls, Vt., overseeing workflow, raw material inventory and safety stocks. She previously served Whitney Blake in roles of increasing responsibility, including production planner and buyer, and materials planning supervisor. She has a bachelor of business administration and management from Granite State College in Concord, N.H.

Daniel Cosachov has been appointed as a Manufacturing Engineering at Mack Headquarters. Cosachov is a recent graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester, N.Y., where he received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering with a minor in plastics engineering and technology. Prior to Mack, Cosachov gained engineering experience at PPC Broadband, Inc., where he created and designed products, including prototyping a data distribution device. During a co-op with D&W Diesel, Cosachov increased the production output of remanufactured fuel injection pumps for large diesel engines. He also received Six Sigma Green Belt Certification at RIT.

Mack Headquarters also has welcomed Joe Ireland as a Manufacturing Engineer. Ireland brings more than seven years of design and manufacturing experience to Mack. Prior to joining the team, he most recently worked as an applications engineer with Fluid Power Sales/Applied Industrial Tech. in Baldwinsville, N.Y. During his tenure there, Ireland created technical drawings and schematics, significantly reduced customer machine startup and troubleshooting time by programming real-time diagnostics and helped drive cost reductions and operational improvements. He has a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y.

Nicole McCarvill, who is no stranger to Mack after serving as a Sales & Engineering intern at the Company’s Headquarters, has joined the team full-time as a Manufacturing Engineer. McCarvill is a recent graduate of Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, N.Y., where she received a bachelor of engineering degree in mechanical engineering. As a Mack intern, she built a built a deep understanding of the Company’s processes and procedures as she assisted the program management team with RFQs and managing pricing updates, as well as creating and routing engineering change orders (ECOs) to obsolete parts, update revisions and provide support documentation for component qualifications.

Also joining the team at Mack Headquarters as a Manufacturing Engineer is Katie Rawluszki, who brings 10 years of engineering experience to the role. Prior to Mack, Rawluszki was product manager, mechanical rolls, at Valmet, Inc., in Federal Way, Wash., where she prepared drawings of major components, facilitated in-house engineering and process improvements, and provided support at customer facilities. Rawluszki previously gained engineering experience as a mechanical design/applications engineer at GL&V USA in Hudson Falls, N.Y. She has a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering technology from the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute in Utica, N.Y.

Ryan Star has been appointed as a Manufacturing Engineer at Mack’s Cavendish, Vt., facility. Before joining Mack, Ryan worked as a machine operator at Metal-Flex Welded Bellows, Inc., in Newport, Vt., where he was responsible for operating CNC lathes and mills, as well as programming operations and creating manufacturing procedures. Ryan previously gained manufacturing experience at Nevtec, Ltd., also in Newport, where he fabricated sheet metal ductwork. A graduate of Vermont Technical College in Randolph, VT, Ryan received a bachelor of science degree in manufacturing engineering technology.

Ryan Murphy has accepted the position of Supplier Engineer on the Purchasing team at Mack Headquarters. Murphy is a recent graduate of Keene State College in Keene, N.H., where he received bachelor of applied science degree in sustainable product design and innovation. Before joining Mack, Murphy gained valuable manufacturing experience as a manufacturing engineering intern with Stanley Back & Decker/Lenox American Saw & Manufacturing Company, where he worked on scrap reduction, optimized cycle times and worked with vendors to research new manufacturing processes.

Another former Mack intern, Guy Milliman, has joined the IT team at the Company’s Headquarters as a Software Applications Engineer responsible for developing applications that bridge manufacturing and IT in respect to process improvements, efficiencies and cost savings. A recent graduate of the University of Denver in Denver, Colo., Milliman has a bachelor of science degree in computer engineering. As a Mack intern, he worked on manufacturing lines creating work instructions, startup procedures, troubleshooting driver boards and assisting with motor assemblies. These skills will serve him well as he drives increased manufacturing performance through the integration of technology.

Hillary Burdick has accepted the position of Procurement Specialist in the Purchasing Department at Mack Headquarters. Burdick comes to Mack with five years of experience in purchasing management and quality control. She most recently served as purchasing manager at Dailey Precast in Shaftsbury, Vt., where she built and maintained relationship with suppliers while managing inventory levels for a large precast concrete business. Burdick also previously served as a customer service specialist with Unishippers of Bennington, Vt., focusing on scheduling shipments and data entry.

MACK SOUTH

Pamela McCloud has accepted the position of Quality Manager within Mack’s Southern Division at the Inman, S.C., facility. McCloud, who is IATF/ISO Global Lead Auditor Certified, comes to the role with more than 20 years of quality and leadership experience. Prior to Mack, McCloud most recently served as quality manager at Diversified Coating Systems, where she provided leadership and facilitated the implantation of company objectives for technical and quality personnel. She also previously managed complaint management at baier & michels GmbH & Co. KG., was quality manager at Crown Group and worked as a quality engineer at Syncreon.

Mack’s Inman plant also has welcomed Allison Stephens as Purchasing Manager. Stephens brings 15 years of account management and procurement experience to the role, with expertise in supply chain management and ERP systems. Prior to Mack, she most recently served a commodity buyer, assistant buyer and material planner Bode North America in Spartanburg, S.C. Stephens previously built purchasing and manufacturing experience as a procurement buyer and planner with Human Technologies, Inc., in Fountain Inn, S.C., as well as a planning manager and SAP super user with Senator International in Spartanburg.

Mack’s Southern Division has welcomed  back as Molding Manager at the Inman facility, a role in which he previously served Mack. Perrier brings more than 20 years of injection molding, with expertise in automated equipment, materials processing, Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), lean manufacturing and 5S, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). His strong engineering and tooling background comes from roles such as senior process engineer for Rochling Automotive in Duncan, S.C., as well as a tooling manager, quality engineer and process engineer for Carthuplas Inc., in Gaffney, S.C. Perrier has RJG Master Molder I Certification.

Tanner Webb has been appointed to the role of Manufacturing Engineer at Mack’s Inman, S.C., facility. Webb is a recent graduate of Clemson University, in Clemson, S.C., where he earned a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering. He is a certified Solidworks Associate and Six Sigma Greenbelt. Prior to Mack, Webb worked as a co-op in the quality department on US Engine Valve in Westminster, S.C. Within that role, he gained valuable manufacturing engineering experience, including machine programming, designing improved gages, conducting gage studies and standardizing measurements for a new line of exhaust valves.

Danny Johnson has rejoined Mack’s Southern Division as a Tooling Engineer on the Sales and Engineering team based in Inman, S.C. Johnson, who previously served Mack as a molding process engineer at the Inman plant, brings 35 years of tooling experience to the role, including expertise in debugging and process development. He previously gained valuable engineering and tooling experience at Delta Mold, Inc., in Charlotte, N.C., where he worked as vice president of manufacturing and product development, as well as plant manager.

Mack’s Inman, S.C., facility has welcomed Scott Fowler as a Process Engineer. Fowler comes to Mack with more than 30 years of plastics manufacturing experience. Prior to Mack, Fowler most recently served as a process engineer at Alliance Precision Plastics, where he focused on optimizing molding area performance, analyzing processes and recommending corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement related to cycle times, scrap and energy usage. He previously built expertise in plastics and engineering in supervisor roles at Wilbert Plastics, Jarden Plastics, Mikron and Plastic Injectors, Inc. Fowler is a U.S. Navy Veteran, E-5, and served on the U.S.S. Eisenhower.

Kayla Goucher has joined Mack South’s Sales and Engineering team as a Customer Service Associate based in the Inman, S.C., facility. Goucher brings significant plastics industry experience, with a focus on customer service and account management. Prior to Mack, Goucher most recently served as account manager for Colors for Plastics, Inc., in Spartanburg, S.C., where she managed communications with customers, including troubleshooting, quoting and procedures while focusing on quality and customer satisfaction.

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 12 facilities throughout the world. Will Kendall is President and CEO. For more information, go to www.mack.com.

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Filed Under: Press Releases Tagged With: Cavendish, Headquarters, Inman, Mack Molding, Mack North, Mack South, New Hires, Press Release

Mack Prototype Boosts Additive Manufacturing Capabilities

April 12, 2022 by Larry Hovish Leave a Comment

A picture of Mack Prototype’s new HP Multi Jet Fusion machine.

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.

A picture of Nicole Petersen.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.

A picture of Alex Popko.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.

Filed Under: Press Releases Tagged With: 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Mack Prototype, New Hires, Press Release

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.”

Picture of Mat Degan.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.

Picture of Heath Murphy.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.

Picture of Tim MCart.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.

Picture of Anthony Thompson.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.

Picture of Dan Bradford.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.

Picture of Andy RomackAndy 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.

Picture of Michael Begg.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.

Picture of Chris Dussault.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.

Picture of Connor Melvin.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.

Picture of David Seals.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.

Picture of Hunter Tyminski.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.

Picture of Steve Meyerink.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.

Picture of Matthew Woodard.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.

Picture of Gary Guerin.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.

Picture of Taylor Brandt.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.

Picture of Elisha Rogers.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.

Picture of Caleb White.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.

Picture of Kelsey Ernest.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.

Picture of Shanon McDermott.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.

Picture of Samantha Brewer.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.

Picture of Courtney Dukette.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.

Picture of Weslyn Decker.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.

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.

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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.

Picture of Nick McCoyNicholas 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.

Picture of Kristen CrowellllJoining 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.

Picture of Chris MerriamChristopher 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.

Picture of James EckroteAlso 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.

Picture of Kelly GilesKelly 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.

Picture of Summer LampronMack 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.

Picture of Austin BrinoMack 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.

Picture of Tyler WrightTyler 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.

Picture of Houston CoteCavendish 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.

Picture of Andrew DoolittleMack’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.

Picture of Robert BatheaRobert 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.

Picture of Joshua GrossetttJoshua 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.

Picture of Kathryn ClouseeKathryn 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.

Picture of Andrew WelchThe 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.

Picture of Matthew KrawczykMatthew 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.

Picture of Jonathan MurrayAlso 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.

Picture of Nick D'AmarioNick 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.

Picture of Stacey EggswareMack’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.

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.

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