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LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (May 28, 2013) — Trostel, Ltd. today announced that Steven A. Dyer has been appointed President and CEO of the Lake Geneva, Wis.-based manufacturer of custom seals, precision molded rubber products and custom rubber compounds.
A manufacturing industry veteran, Dyer brings to Trostel his 20 years of leadership experience and a proven track record of success. Dyer most recently served as President and CEO of Dickten Masch Plastics, which he helped expand through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Under his leadership, the company grew from a regional molder with $47 million in annual revenue to a plastics industry leader with operations in four states and overseas and annual revenues of $175 million.
“Steve is a proven leader, and I’m confident in his ability to drive the growth and operational excellence that is critical to success in today’s manufacturing environment,” said J. Douglas Gray, chairman of Trostel.
Trostel designs and produces high-quality rubber molded products for North American and European markets. It is known throughout the world as a technical leader, providing customer value through innovative product design and superior performance. Trostel operates a research and development center at its headquarters in Lake Geneva, Wis., and has facilities in Whitewater, Wis., McAllen, Texas, and Reynosa, Mexico. The company is currently renovating its headquarters to increase operating efficiencies, reduce energy use and accommodate the latest in technical equipment, and its Whitewater facility is expanding with an addition of 10,000 square feet of storage capacity. For more information, visit http://www.trostel.com.
“I’m committed to bringing even greater value to Trostel’s customers by leveraging our expertise and commitment to innovation to offer the best product solutions for precision seals, custom-molded rubber products and proprietary compound mixes,” said Dyer. “The unique and often custom products that are envisioned, invented and created by Trostel will help fuel our growth and continued success.”
Dyer earned an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Manufacturing Technology from Eastern Kentucky University. He is certified as a Green Belt Six Sigma/Lean Practitioner and ISO Lead Auditor.
