Bill Herring Email & Phone Number

Valparaiso, In, Us

Valparaiso, In

Leveraging my 50+ years of broad industrial experience in senior management positions with high & special technology businesses, I offer creative advice & counsel involving manufacturing, operational excellence, product & process development, innovation, IP management and acquisitions.

other positions:Sr VP of Global TechnologyManaging Director of CFC/EuropeSr VP of Operations/Technology

An officer of CFC International, a Small Cap NASDAQ company that we grew from $18 MM to nearly $100MM before working out the acquisition by ITW, a $17+B, 850-company conglomerate headquartered in the Chicago area. Became responsible for technology of a 32-company, $450MM global business with manufacturing in 17 countries.In addition, was also Managing Director of CFC/Europe during 2001-2002 in addition to my Corporate roles.

Neenah, Wi

Was responsible for all Mfg, Engr'g & R&D for Central Products which was the world's largest packaging tape company. Managed 3 major coating & production facilities & 5 converting/distribution centers across the US dealing with self-wound pressure sensitive film and scrim-reinforced gum tapes for a variety of end use markets. Directed all development activities in OPP film extrusion, HM/Emulsion/Solvent NR PSA's as well as patented high-performance starch-based gum glue & paper-film laminate… Show more Was responsible for all Mfg, Engr'g & R&D for Central Products which was the world's largest packaging tape company. Managed 3 major coating & production facilities & 5 converting/distribution centers across the US dealing with self-wound pressure sensitive film and scrim-reinforced gum tapes for a variety of end use markets. Directed all development activities in OPP film extrusion, HM/Emulsion/Solvent NR PSA's as well as patented high-performance starch-based gum glue & paper-film laminate products. CPC was a subsidiary of Alco Standard. We sold this company to a private equity group (Spinnaker) and I stayed my obligatory time before moving to CFC International as Sr. VP of Operations & Technology. Show less

Corporate; Industrial Tapes; Permacel; Films; Reflective

Held a number of senior management positions in a number of operating units throughout the Corporation to include Technical Director for 3 different major divisions, Director of Operations for two other divisions, plus 4 years at Avery Corporate Research as Corp Manager of Process R&D. Relocated 5 times for Avery with ever increasing responsibilities & opportunities during my tenure.

Industrial Tapes; Permacal; Films

Was Technical Director of three different major divisions within the Corporation & was responsible for R&D, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Technical Service & Analytical. Ran all of the pilot operations, established the first Ford Q1/Chrysler/GM approved quality systems, installed Avery's first GMP medical manufacturing operations and spec'd in & installed the largest broad-beam production EB-cure unit of its time for curing thick industrial adhesives as well as very high-speed curing… Show more Was Technical Director of three different major divisions within the Corporation & was responsible for R&D, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Technical Service & Analytical. Ran all of the pilot operations, established the first Ford Q1/Chrysler/GM approved quality systems, installed Avery's first GMP medical manufacturing operations and spec'd in & installed the largest broad-beam production EB-cure unit of its time for curing thick industrial adhesives as well as very high-speed curing silicone release liners. Show less

Bs & Ms, Chemical Engr'G & Polymer Science

Activities and Societies: I completed all necessary course work for my Doctorate but left to complete my military officer (Army/Air.

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