Gloucester Engineering Creates Two Divisions
- Published: March 13, 2014
GLOUCESTER, MA | Gloucester Engineering Corp. (GEC) announces the creation of two divisions for the company as a result of continued growth. The new Lifetime Support Division will be focused on GEC’s aftermarket products and customer service, while the OEM Division will concentrate on the company’s line of traditional complete blown film, cast film, foam and sheet extrusion, bagmaking, and extrusion coating systems and equipment. 
Laurent Cros has been named president of the new Lifetime Support Division. He joined GEC in 2012 as VP of Aftermarket group and has rapidly grown the segment both internally and through the acquisition of Pearl Technologies. Cros will also serve as president of Pearl and will further integrate their aftermarket product solutions for the converting and extrusion industries into GEC’s existing capabilities in order to better serve all of the company’s aftermarket customers.
“I’m excited for this new opportunity and look forward to continuing the growth of GEC’s Aftermarket businesses,” says Cros. “I’m honored to lead a company like Pearl Technologies, and I look forward to working more closely with Bob Tewksbury, Linda Gillette, and their management team to continue to build their excellent reputation throughout the industry.”
Carl Johnson will continue to serve as president of the Gloucester Engineering OEM Division. Johnson has announced that they will be consolidating their other previously acquired firm, Future Design Inc., into GEC’s facility, located in Gloucester, to enhance OEM product development synergies, streamline the supply chain, and continue to reduce redundant cost centers. The Future Design product line will continue to be manufactured and supported by the team located at GEC’s flagship plant, and the company expects no disruptions to current orders or service levels.
GEC also announces two new hires: Rick Tattersfield is the new CEO, and Bill Schmidt will serve as chief financial officer.
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