Mack Boring Names Henkin COO
Jonathan (Jon) Henkin has been promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer for Mack Boring & Parts Co. Most recently Henkin was Director of Operations since 2010, and has led the integration of lean manufacturing principles into our operations, implemented his second ERP upgrade in 2020, planned and led a facility move from Union, NJ to Somerset, NJ and has been instrumental in the many systems Mack Boring has developed internally to manage its 400+ dealers and eight major product lines.Henkin joined Mack Boring in 1999, and he Jon earned a BS in Business from Boston College in 1996 and
Starrett Appoints Wells Director of Ops
Improvement. Wells reports directly to Mr. Emerson Leme, Vice President, Starrett Industrial Products, North America. Wells, a Western Massachusetts native, has more than 25 years of manufacturing experience in the U.S.A. and Canada, including extensive experience with Toyota Production Systems, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma during his tenure at a Toyota motor manufacturing company and The Schaeffler Bearing Group, among other manufacturing enterprises. He has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration, both obtained at Western New England University
New CEO Takes the Helm at RMK Merrill-Stevens Shipyard
. Clewes will lead the North and South yards, which straddle the Miami River, the ongoing redevelopment of both, upcoming renovations and the grand reopening of the yards.Clewes brings to the role decades of experience in manufacturing and facilities management, process improvement, ISO systems and lean manufacturing, having previously led the development of a $170 million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and served as the Director of Operations for Seaspan and Plant Manager for Canfor.The first half of the year has not been easy on any business; however, Clewes has used this time to get comfortable
Tony Bon: From Yarn Handler to CEO
Advantage—that help the customer get real value from the product,” Bon noted. “It’s a dedicated focus on the customer-centric strategy, innovation and always making sure we’re walking the talk. We want to innovate not just in product but in everything we do—from lean manufacturing on the plant floor to service programs, even our marketing programs reflect that dedication.” Samson’s Corporate Culture, the Role of Leadership, and Where It Goes from Here On the company’s leadership philosophy, Bon commented, “I hope we’ve built a
