Network

The following list of colleagues have provided encouragement and support in establishing Optex Process Solutions.  They are all respected professionals in the extrusion converting industry.  Web site or e-mail contact links are noted where available.  Check out these resources and keep them in mind for supporting your complete extrusion converting operation.

Optex Business Partners
Diamond America Corp. -- www.diamondamericacorp.com
Compuplast Canada -- www.compuplast.ca
Lumetrics™-- www.lumetrics.net
Raytek® -- www.raytek.com
Fulton Machinery -- www.fultonmachinery.com
Circonix Technologies -- www.circonix.com

Optex Professional Colleagues

R. Neil Campbell- neilcampbell@mstar2.net
Neil's 40+ years of experience in plastics production (Dow, UCC, Shell, Mobil) and film converting (Presto, American Can, UCC) make him a unique and valuable resource in polymer and film properties and film converting for MDOPP & BOPP.

Rick Knittel - knittelsportland@juno.com
Also with over 40 years of experience in blown film equipment application and design with various OEM's and now through his consulting practice Rick's knowledge continues to be an asset for many converters. 

Dr. Eldridge M. Mount III - www.emmount-technologies.com
Over 25 years in research and development and film in orientation, film design and manufacture, metallization, converting and extrusion at ExxonMobil, Mobil Films, & ICI Americas Films make Eldridge a sought after resource especially in areas of film metallization, product and process development, extrusion troubleshooting, training, and intellectual property rights.

Dr. John Perdikoulias - jp@compuplast.ca
John brings a wealth of practical experience in blown film machinery manufacturing and extrusion processing together with his Compuplast Flow 2000™ simulation software to provide an invaluable service to the industry.

Laurie Beth Pestle - lbpestle@aol.com
The prime mover behind the TAPPI PLACE Division Marketing Committee and Laurie Beth's 15+ years as Black Clawson marketing manager make her one of the most knowledgeable and respected marketing professionals in the extrusion converting industry.

Jerry Godfrey - Retired (Black Clawson Converting Machinery)

Bob Gregory - Retired (NRM, Egan, Gregory Associates)

Jan Ivey - Retired (Crown Zellerback, James River, Printpack, Sano, Ivey Associates)

Over 150 years of industrial extrusion experience in 3 individuals provides perspective.

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