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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

Noah Wass Appointed Plant Manager at Mack’s Cavendish Facility

February 7, 2023 by Larry Hovish Leave a Comment

ARLINGTON, Vt. (Feb. 7, 2023) – Mack Molding, a leading custom plastic injection molder and supplier of contract manufacturing services, announced today Noah Wass has been appointed Plant Manager of the Company’s Cavendish facility.

“Noah brings significant leadership, engineering and quality experience to Mack’s operations team,” said Mack North Vice President of Manufacturing Operations Rich Hornby. “His broad expertise spans from plant and warehouse operations to team development and Lean Six Sigma. Noah’s breadth of skills, coupled with his passion for manufacturing, will serve the Cavendish team well as they bring our customers’ products to life.”

Wass, whose tenure in manufacturing and engineering spans more than 15 years, most recently served as plant manager for Elkhart Plastics in Ridgefield, Wash., before joining Mack. Within that role, Wass implemented automation in key production areas, redesigned operational workflow to maximize operational efficiency and improved employee retention. He had previously worked as engineering manager at Elkhart, leading the engineering and quality teams. Wass also built engineering experience as a design engineer with Cascade Dafo, where he designed products, plastic injection molding tooling and manufacturing equipment for the custom consumer orthotics market. He has a bachelor of science degree in plastics engineering technology from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash.

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, Mack Molding, Noah Wass, Press Release, Vermont

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

Denis Poirier Appointed CFO of Mack Group

October 11, 2022 by Larry Hovish Leave a Comment

Mat Degan Named Treasurer/Secretary

ARLINGTON, Vt. (Oct. 11, 2022) – Mack Group, a leading, full-service contract manufacturer, has announced the promotion of Denis Poirier to Chief Financial Officer effective Oct. 14, 2022, succeeding Florence Belnap in the role following her retirement. Additionally, Mat Degan will become Treasurer/Secretary.

“Several years of succession planning have prepared us for this transition,” said Mack Group President and Chief Executive Officer Will Kendall. “Denis and Mat have proven to be adaptable, strategic thinkers. Their expertise has helped lead Mack through a pandemic and significant growth in the last few years. I look forward to working with them as we build a strong future for our customers and team members.”

Belnap, who is retiring after nearly 35 years of service to Mack Group, will continue to serve the Company as a Senior Advisor and member of the Board of Directors.

“We are grateful to Florence for her significant contributions to Mack,” Kendall noted, “and appreciative that we can continue to benefit from her financial wisdom and intimate knowledge of our operations.”

Poirier has served as Controller of Mack Technologies for more than 16 years, leading the financial team and ensuring a unified reporting structure across this division of Mack Group. He has had a significant impact during his tenure, building strong relationships with customers and suppliers, conducting contract negotiations, overseeing due diligence activities and implementing a new ERP system. Prior to Mack, Poirier honed his leadership skills in positions of increasing responsibility for Precision Castparts, culminating as the Vice President of Finance with its industrial products division. He also built his financial expertise as lead auditor overseeing staff at Ernst & Young. Poirier, who previously served as a Specialist in the U.S. Army National Guard, is a licensed CPA with a degree in business administration from Nichols College in Dudley, Mass., where he majored in accounting.

As Treasurer/Secretary, Degan will be responsible for directing financial planning, procurement and investment of funds for the organization, as well as serve as Secretary to the Company’s Board of Directors. Additionally, he will be assessing risk mitigation needs. Degan previously served Mack Group as Corporate Risk Manager. His responsibilities included implementing sound internal controls, managing insurance and customer credit, and executing day-to-day treasury operations. Prior to Mack, 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.

About Mack Group
A privately-held corporation, Mack was founded in 1920 in Little Falls, N.J. Today it is headquartered in Arlington, Vt., and operates 12 locations totaling more than 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing space throughout Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Mexico. The company has four divisions dedicated to providing full-service contract manufacturing, including electronics manufacturing, prototyping, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, design services and full product assembly. Mack has earned a 5A1 D&B rating, the highest available. The corporation has no long-term debt and finances its own acquisitions and growth. Mack has sales of approximately $500 million and employs more than 2,500 people. Will Kendall is President and CEO. For more information, go to www.mack.com.

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Filed Under: Press Releases Tagged With: Chief Financial Officer, Denis Poirier, Florence Belnap, Mack Group, Mat Degan, Press Release, Will Kendall

Celebrate Manufacturing Month by Attending Mack Molding Job Fairs

October 10, 2022 by Larry Hovish 2 Comments

Company Offering $3,000 Signing Bonus for Qualified Candidates at Arlington & Cavendish Events

ARLINGTON, Vt. (Oct. 10, 2022) – For many people October is a time to celebrate fall foliage, pumpkin spice and haunted happenings, but for others it is also a time to take notice of the impact manufacturing has in our community.

That’s why Mack is opening its doors for two job fairs taking place from noon to 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at the Company’s 608 Warm Brook Road, Arlington, Vt., Headquarters, and again from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14, at its 2044 Main Street, Cavendish, Vt., facility.

“Demand for our services continues to be strong,” said Mack Molding Director of Human Resources, Brian Nolan. “Our customers in the medical device, transportation, energy and robotics sectors have come to rely on the high-quality workforce here in Southern Vermont, and we would love to add 40 more people to our team. With openings at all levels, significant wage increases and a signing bonus of $3,000, this is a great time join the Mack family.”

Under the terms of the bonus program, $1,000 will be payable after three, six and 12 months of employment to qualified candidates placed at all three of the Company’s Vermont facilities.

“Manufacturing improves lives through the products we make, while giving our team members the training and opportunities they need to be successful,” Nolan added. “We have a significant impact on the local, state and national economy, and we want you to be a part of that success.”

Though applications will be taken in person during the event, attendees are encouraged to bring resumes and references. Candidates also may apply anytime at http://www.mack.com/job-opportunities/.

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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Filed Under: Press Releases Tagged With: Arlington, Cavendish, Job Fair, Mack Molding, Press Release, Vermont

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