Experience

MuCell Extrusion LLC

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commercial Director

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  Responsible for demand generation and fulfillment for this fast growing plastics technology startup. MuCell Extrusion technology introduces atmospheric gases such as CO2 and N2 as super critical fluids into plastic extruders to create microcellular foam structures. This process reduces part weight while often increasing stiffness and strength thereby reducing cost and environmental impact. MuCell provides turnkey equipment solutions and licenses patents and know how to generate savings in plastic sheet, film, extrusion blow molding, pipes, tubing, profiles and other extrusion processes. Show less



Thor Consulting, Inc.

• Owner

  • Sep 2005 - May 2014

  Thor Consulting is a business dedicated to advancing the use of reusable transport packaging. Reusable transport packaging replaces conventional single use or limited life transport packaging such as corrugated cardboard boxes and wooden crates, while providing significant reductions in total operating costs and environmental impact. Thor Consulting draws from over 30 years of experience in reusable packaging of its principal, Eric Fredrickson, to assist its clients in a broad spectrum of areas relating to the use of reusable packaging. Show less



IPL, Inc.

• Canada
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Material Handling Sector Manager

  • Feb 1998 - Sep 2005

  IPL, Inc. is one of the largest plastic injection molders in North America, specializing in packaging and custom molding. Instrumental in building IPL's Material Handling Sector from $6 Mil./yr. in sales to over $25 Mil./yr. in sales through new product development, marketing, sales and sector management. Developed over a dozen new reusable plastic containers for handling products such as live lobster, fresh produce, meat, eggs, less-than-case-load retail dry goods and office contents for relocation. Show less



A. R. Arena Products, Inc.

• Marketing Manager

  • Jan 1990 - Jan 1998

  First marketing manager for start-up company specializing in reusable packaging. Arena Products develops, manufactures, sells and leases the world's most advanced plastic bulk containers. Actively involved in product development, market introduction, marketing and sales during Arena Products' first 8 years of business. First marketing manager for start-up company specializing in reusable packaging. Arena Products develops, manufactures, sells and leases the world's most advanced plastic bulk containers. Actively involved in product development, market introduction, marketing and sales during Arena Products' first 8 years of business.



General Electric

• Canada
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Programs Manager

  • Jul 1982 - Jan 1990

  General Electric Plastics Division, now Sabic Innovative Plastics, is the world's leading supplier of engineering thermoplastics. Held a variety of postions in engineering, field market development and marketing programs. Spearheaded GE Plastics' efforts to penetrate the reusable container market. General Electric Plastics Division, now Sabic Innovative Plastics, is the world's leading supplier of engineering thermoplastics. Held a variety of postions in engineering, field market development and marketing programs. Spearheaded GE Plastics' efforts to penetrate the reusable container market.