Experience

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  Marking Specialists Group

  • President

    • Jan 2001 - Present

    Emigrated to the US in 1997 and acquired Marking Specialists Group (MSG) during 2001. Responsible for:* Diversification of MSG and introduction of advanced industrial automated processes* Development of Automotive OEM markets for product identification* Diversification into Point of Purchase 3D branding products including illuminated in store retail branding

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  TFM Holdings (Pty) Ltd

  • President

    • Nov 1974 - Aug 1996

    Engineering and Industrial experience (1974 to 1979) :* Class 5 to 8 truck chassis and suspension customization* Road Transport products industrialization including automated manufacturing systems* Manufacturing programs:- Truck-mounted concrete mixers- Aluminum petroleum tankers- Air Transportable fuel tanker cells - CNC precision machine shop development and operationMilitary Tactical Vehicle Program (Anti Tank Landmine Protected APC) - (1979 to 1993)- Military Division Managing Director- Industrialization of the main South African tactical military APC system (Casspir)- Establishment of advanced vertically integrated manufacturing organization- Complex large monocoque uitary steel body fabrication - Automotive assembly with high volume output- Established research and development organization and a dedicated facility for product development- Vehicle testing facility including suspension performance and durability measurement- New vehicle designs development and full industrialization programs* TFM RG 12 Armoured Urban Patrol vehicle* TFM RG 31 Advance Anti Tank LandMine Protected APC* TFM RG 32 Anti Ballistic protected light patrol vehicleCity Commuter Bus and Luxury Coach manufacturing plant establishment. (1984 to 1996)- Development of automated tubular bus frame structure assembly and welding system- Establishment of a new division to address the bus industry in South AfricaGroup Managing Director-Chief Executive TFM (Pty) Ltd. (1985-1996)- Created a focused multi-divisional structure for the TFM Group- Locations including five manufacturing plants regionally located in South AfricaTFM Industries currently employs 3700 personnel.