MINERVA, OH — Jerico Plastic Industries announces the recent addition of Michael Cassidy as Technical Manager for the rotational molding program. In this new role, he will oversee all aspects of quality and testing to ensure adherence to ASTM, ARM, and ISO guidelines for quality testing to ensure the needs of Jerico’s customers are met. He is responsible for QA laboratory testing, and standardization of all QA testing and protocols. In this position, he will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing about new processes and materials, and be involved in customer support for new product launches related to start-up mold processes.
Cassidy’s previous plastic industry experience is wide-ranging from supervisory roles, to technical sales support, rotational technician, and lab technician.
“Mike is a perfect fit for Jerico Plastic in our current stage of manufacturing growth and product expansion. His depth of experience, well-rounded leadership style, and attention to detail are a huge asset to Jerico,” noted Brandi Frey, Vice President of Operations.
Jerico Plastic Industries began as a start-up compounding company in 1997 and grew to be a trusted supplier of materials to rotational molding companies of all sizes. With three manufacturing facilities located in Minerva, Ohio, and Greensboro, Georgia, Jerico is committed to excellence in compounding for rotational molding. As a custom manufacturer of color compounds, specialty resins, and recycled products, the Company currently offers rotational molding PP, cross-linkable PE, flame retardant PE and special effects PE compounds, PE adhesion compounds, and non-traditional engineered sustainable compounds for rotational and injection molding.
