It may be spring, but a late winter storm is hitting the northeast. Of course that’s nothing the team at Mack Molding’s Arlington, Vt., headquarters can’t handle! Especially when they think about how soon employees will be able take advantage of the Company’s community garden featuring more than 20 raised garden beds, captured rain water and gardening tools to grow everything from strawberries to corn.
Mack Announces Additions to Team
Continued New Business Growth Drives Hiring at Molder & Contract Manufacturer
ARLINGTON, Vt. (Feb. 5, 2019) – Mack Molding has announced staffing additions across the Company, including new manufacturing, quality and engineering talent, human resources leadership in the company’s Southern Division and the return of three former interns to full-time positions.
“Our most recent batch of recruits represents a broad spectrum of new and experienced talent,” said Mack Molding President Jeff Somple. “We have now seen 19 former interns return to the fold in the last three years, and with the resurgence of manufacturing in the U.S. a greater interest from seasoned manufacturers and engineers necessary to provide leadership to our team and ensure our customers’ programs are successful.”
Trudy Hood has been appointed Mack Molding’s new Director of Human Resources for the Southern Division. Prior to Mack, Trudy most recently managed all human resources, safety, workers compensation, training and environmental functions for Ply Gen Siding Group’s Gaffney, S.C., facility. Prior to that she was corporate human resources manager for Core Molding Technologies, with responsibility for its U.S.-based plants and one facility in Mexico. In addition to having a bachelor of science in business administration from Limestone College in Gaffney, S.C., Trudy is a certified professional in human resources with more than 20 years of experience.
Jeanne LaFountain has joined the sales and engineering team as a program manager at the Company’s headquarters, providing leadership in regards to the customer relationship, planning, product realization and production, budget and cost management, and sales growth. Jeanne most recently worked as a process engineer at Spectrum Plastics Group in Glens Falls, N.Y., and gained additional experience as an associate process engineer at Latham, N.Y., based medical device manufacturer AngioDynamics. Jeanne has a bachelor of science degree in plastics engineering tech from Penn State Behrend in Erie, Penn.
Jonathan Scheiner has joined Mack’s Cavendish facility as manufacturing manager. A seasoned manufacturing leader, Jonathan brings 20 years of engineering, manufacturing and operational experience to the role. Prior to Mack he most recently he served as production manager for Canary Systems in New London, N.H., where he managed day-to-day production and office personnel. He garnered previous experience in management and leadership roles with Whitney Blake in Bellows Falls, Vt., and Precision Contract Manufacturing in Springfield, Vt. He has a bachelor’s degree in industrial technologies from Keene State College in Keene, N.H., and is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Dwayne Hannam has been appointed to the role of manufacturing engineer on the manufacturing engineering team at the Company’s headquarters. Dwayne has a significant background in electrical engineering and prior to Mack most recently worked at NSK Americas in Bennington, Vt., starting as an electrical controls technician and assistant lead tech before being promoted to a manufacturing engineer. He previously built engineering expertise with Parker Hannifin in Long Island, N.Y., and as an electrician with LWD Construction in Jamaica, N.Y. He has a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from the Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology in East Elmhurst, N.Y.
Former intern Ethan Marsh has returned to Mack as a metals manufacturing engineer at the Company’s headquarters. Ethan will be responsible for all metals manufacturing engineering requirements. Having spent more than 100 weeks in the Company’s halls as an intern and co-op, he brings a deep familiarity with Mack and its processes to the role. Most recently Ethan was a sheet metal design engineering intern. He previously served as a plastic design engineering intern, a medical manufacturing engineering intern and as a quality engineering and manufacturing intern. Ethan has a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, N.Y.
The quality team at Mack headquarters has welcomed Alistair Adams as a quality engineer with responsibility for compliance with our customers’ quality requirements. Before joining Mack, Alistair previously served as an aircraft mechanic with M1 Services. He also gained previous quality and engineering experience as an aircraft engine craftsman and later an aircraft engine maintenance instructor supervisor with the United States Air Force. Alistair has associate of applied science degrees in aerospace maintenance technology and instructor of military technology from the Community College of the Air Force, as well as a bachelor of science degree in physics from McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.
Mack has welcomed Willie Wells to its to its Headquarters as a quality engineer, with responsibility for compliance with our customers’ quality requirements. Before joining Mack, Willie served as a quality front line manager at Unilever Ben & Jerry’s in Waterbury, Vt. He also gained previous quality and engineering experience as a quality analysis/quality control engineer with C3NANO in Hayward, Calif. Willie has a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from San Jose State University in California, as well as a master of science degree in chemical engineering from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. Additionally, he is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and ASQ certified.
Dan Atkins has accepted the role of associate manufacturing engineer on manufacturing team at the Company’s headquarters, supporting manufacturing activities, including trouble-shooting day-to-day production issues, repairing production equipment, validating new processes and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, on medical programs. Dan has a bachelor of science in manufacturing engineering technology from Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center, Vt., where he also earned an associate of science degree in mechanical engineering technology.
Mack’s East Arlington, Vt., facility has welcomed Sarah Gilligan to the Mack North human resources team as an HR generalist. Sarah, who most recently served as a merchandise systems administrator at Orvis in Sunderland, Vt., before joining Mack previously served as a staff accountant and human resources coordinator at the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa in Manchester Center, Vt. She also previously gained HR experience as a recruiting and administrative assistant/intern at Creative Financial Staffing/BlumShapiro in West Hartford, Conn. A graduate of Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Conn., she has a bachelor of science degree in business marketing.
Alex Bacon has joined the Company as a cost estimator in the purchasing department at headquarters; however, he first entered Mack’s doors as an intern in 2016. He will be responsible for providing cost and lead-time estimates for outside parts, tooling, materials, goods, and services in support of new product opportunities and product realization. During his tenure as a Mack intern, Alex developed a keen understanding of Mack’s programs and processes as he served on the metals, medical manufacturing, sales and engineering and materials management teams. He has a bachelor of science in business administration from Castleton University in Castleton, Vt.
Former intern Samantha Pearce has accepted a position as a human resources administrator, with responsibilities for orienting new employees, maintaining the integrity of physical and electronic files and generally supporting HR functions. She had previously served as a health services and human resources intern for the Company since 2016. She has a bachelor of science degree in public health from Rivier University in Nashua, N.H., and is currently working on her master of public health degree with the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine.
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 Rolling Out Tulip Manufacturing App Platform
Tulip Connects Workers, Machines & IT Systems to Provide Real-Time Insight into Operations
ARLINGTON, Vt. (Feb. 5, 2019) – Mack Molding has announced it has expanded its relationship with Tulip, the manufacturing App Platform. Tulip’s cloud-based platform augments the productivity of Mack’s workforce with shop-floor apps, industrial IoT and real-time analytics.
“It is similar to a manufacturing execution system, only better,” said Headquarters Plant Manager Rich Hornby. “With big pictures, interactive elements and videos it is more efficient than paper-based work instructions when training new operators. Real-time data allows our team to rapidly recall information, ensuring we don’t find out tomorrow there was a problem today. Tulip also provides us with a platform to easily share data with our customers as they are just a click away.”
Mack has been testing Tulip at its headquarters for approximately a year, and will now begin rolling out the digital factory management software throughout the facility. The program allows Mack’s manufacturing and quality engineers to build apps on their own, enabling better operator training and increased productivity through guided, interactive work instructions. In addition, the apps validate data on entry, record KPIs, cycle-time data, collect critical data for customer traceability and track gauges, calibrations and due dates, all in real-time.
“It is highly customizable,” Hornby noted. “We like to say it is open to what your imagination can handle. Most importantly it puts the power of information, and the ability to act on it, into the hands of our front-line engineers, supervisors and operators. This gives them the ability to drive productivity and direct continuous improvement efforts.”
“We’re thrilled about this expansion with Mack,” added Tulip’s Head of Customer Operations Erik Mirandette. “We’re excited to see how they continue innovating with manufacturing apps and leading the way in their space.”
About Tulip
Tulip, the Manufacturing App Platform, is being used by leading manufacturers around the world to increase the productivity, quality and efficiency of their operations. Launched out of MIT, the company is headquartered in Somerville, Mass., with offices in the UK and Germany. It has been recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor, IDC Innovator, Frost and Sullivan Entrepreneurial Company of the year, an AWS Partner Network member and a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer. Learn more at Tulip.co.
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 Appoints Quality Manager Focused on Medical & Regulatory Compliance
Tory Peeler Brings More Than 30 Years of Experience to Growing Medical Business
ARLINGTON, Vt. (Feb. 5, 2019) – Mack Molding, a leading custom plastics molder and supplier of contract manufacturing services, announced today Tory Peeler has joined the Company as Quality Manager, Medical and Regulatory Compliance. Within this role, Peeler will report to Director of Quality Wanda Knowles and be responsible for quality and regulatory matters related to all medical programs, including electromechanical equipment and disposable devices.
“Mack has made significant investments in clean rooms, machining centers and laser marking systems to bolster our growing medical business, and we have been searching for the right leader to continue moving us forward,” said Mack Molding President Jeff Somple. “With his more than 30 years of experience, Tory – a career quality professional with a deep understanding of process validation, design control, risk management, ISO standards, quality systems and continuous improvement – is a natural fit.”
Before joining Mack, Tory most recently served as director of quality and compliance at Adhesives Research in Glen Rock, Penn. He had built previous quality, engineering and leadership experience within roles of increasing responsibility during his tenure with Becton Dickinson Diagnostic Systems in Baltimore, Md. They included plant quality manager, core microbiology; manager, quality engineering; and worldwide director of quality, industrial microbiology. He has a bachelor of science in biology education from Lock Haven University in Lock Haven, Penn.
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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Warm Up with Mack at MD&M West
If the double blast of winter from Harper and bitterly cold temperatures has you longing for a change of scenery, you are not alone. In fact the Mack team is in the final stages of planning its annual pilgrimage to Anaheim, Calif., for Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center Feb 5-7, 2019.
More importantly, we would like to see you there too! That is why we are extending an invitation to our friends, old and new, to take advantage of free expo admission – a $179 value! Simply enter promo code SPECIALMAC770 when registering to claim your complimentary expo pass or a 20% discount on your conference pass to take advantage of the education tracks.
For more than 30 years, MD&M West has been connecting industry-leading suppliers with the latest products and technology, helping bring products from concept to market. In addition to unparalleled networking opportunities and educational content, MD&M West is collocated with synergistic events like Plastec West, Design & Manufacturing Pacific, ATX West, Electronics West and WestPack, offering an unmatched interactive face-to-face environment to share ideas, challenges and solutions with like-minded peers.
The world’s largest collection of medtech suppliers brings more than 20,000 design and manufacturing professionals – from engineers to executives – together for three days of sourcing, networking and education. Mack’s is rolling out the Company’s A-game for the big show, and the senior management and sales teams are excited to introduce attendees to our capabilities as a full-service contract manufacturer with specialties in plastics design, prototyping, molding, sheet metal fabrication, machining and turnkey system assembly at Booth No. 2835!
While its roots are in custom injection molding, today Mack Molding is a vertically integrated product development and manufacturing partner that can help take ideas from inception through prototyping to manufacturing. Whether you are interested in Mack Medical, Mack Molding, Mack Technologies, Mack Prototype or Synectic Engineering, the design function is part of a total product development solution geared toward reducing cost and time-to-market and our vertically integrated services have been organized to benefit your business throughout the product life cycle.
If you would like to schedule a specific meeting time in our booth, please contact your business development manager, or Jon Whitney, Director of Business Development at jon.whitney@mack.com or (802) 375-0714.
We look forward to seeing you at this year’s event – and remember you can find us at Booth No. 2835!
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