People, Places & Things

Norplex-Micarta announced the appointment of Jon Thorstenson to the position of Manufacturing Engineer at the company’s headquarters in Postville, Iowa. Norplex-Micarta also announced the appointment of Timothy Delaney to Product Development Engineer at the company’s Postville headquarters.

Plastifab Industries, Saint Laurent, Quebec announced organizational changes: Angelo Cianci, Plant Manager has expanded his operational responsibilities to include process and product improvement; Johnny Lapadula to Operations Manager which will combine customer service, production scheduling/ planning and logistics under one department; Sal Sorice to General Manager, Administration, responsible for company administration and the Quality Department.

E & T Plastic Mfg Co., Inc. announced the Grand Opening of its seventh North American location. The new 17,000 square foot facility is located in Dallas Texas and will be managed by John Reeves.

STANMECH Technologies announced the addition of Judith Steward as Customer Service Representative. Steward is fluent in verbal and written French to serve customer language preferences.

Manufacturers’ Rep News

Foust Marketing, Inc. announced Sam Hubbard has rejoined their organization. Hubbard will focus on supporting stocking distribution and developing specifications for product lines in the Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Missouri markets. Hubbard brings an extensive background in industrial plastics. His experience and training includes pipe, valves, fittings, pumps, filtration, instrumentation and plastic fabrication.