Technicote appoints president

George Corbett, chairman of Technicote, a US-based materials manufacturer, has announced that Doug O’Connell has been appointed president, succeeding Tony Vinciguerra. Vinciguerra retired in January of this year. O’Connell was also elected to the company’s board of directors. 

Corbett said: ‘Doug has done a solid job improving Technicote’s position in the marketplace and growing the business. Under his leadership we’ve implemented enhanced service programs, initiated lean manufacturing methods to improve operational efficiencies, developed several new cost effective products, and added new talent to help lead our business. We look forward to Doug’s continued leadership to position Technicote for long term growth as a best in class supplier of pressure sensitive roll label materials.’

O’Connell said: ‘Technicote is an outstanding organization with tremendous potential. Our commitment to achieve our long term growth objectives is evidenced by our excellent people, the significant investments we’ve made, and our strong customer base. I look forward to working with George and the board to reach our strategic goals for our customers, our employees, and our shareholders.’ 

O’Connell joined Technicote as general manager in 2007, and was promoted to vice president, general manager in 2010. Prior to joining Technicote, he served as general manager of Tredegar’s Performance Films Business Unit and previously held various leadership positions at Tredegar and Exxon Chemical. O’Connell earned an MBA from American International College and a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts. 

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