Bunting Magnetics adds to flexible die division

Bunting Magnetics, headquartered in Newton, Kansas, has appointed Ted Curran as operation manager and Ryan Van Horn and Jessica Buchanan as design programmers in the company’s flexible die division. 

‘As our flexible die orders keep increasing dramatically, we felt it was important to streamline our procedures and maximize our cost effectiveness,’ said Robert J. Bunting, the company’s owner and chief executive officer said. ‘Ted brings that mindset to our flexible die product line. He has been instrumental in introducing several major operational changes to our main manufacturing facility and we felt that expertise would be helpful for us to accommodate the expanding demand for our products.’ 

Curran, pictured, has been with Bunting since 2000 as a supervisor in its manufacturing operation and as a manufacturing engineer. In addition, Curran has experience as a machinist at MidWest Industries & Development and ABB Raymond, both based in Kansas. Curran’s professional background includes training for inventory control, equipment purchasing, product design and routing and value engineering.   

‘Ryan [Van Horn] and Jessica [Buchanan] will be able to let us maintain our quick turnaround times for flexible dies,’ Bunting continued. ‘Ryan brings a great attention to details and knows our product intimately. While, Jessica has a strong graphics arts background which is vital to her role. Both Ryan and Jessica will enable us to strengthen our customer service capabilities.’ 

Buchanan is a graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and holds a Bachelors Degree of Fine Art. She has worked in the printing industry for a couple of years in various design, sales and customer service roles. She also has design and print experience in the music industry. Van Horn has over five years of customer service experience within the financial services industry. 

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