Struktol announces Jeff Kasper as the new director of manufacturing

Stow, OH – Jeff Kasper recently joined Struktol Company of America, LLC in the position of Director of Manufacturing. Struktol is a leading manufacturer of specialty additives for the polymer industry worldwide, and May 22, 2023 marked its 44th year of manufacturing at its Stow, Ohio facility.
Jeff brings over 30 years of chemical, plastics and machining manufacturing experience with an emphasis on batch processes. Before joining Struktol, he worked as the Plant Manager at Valtris Specialty Chemicals. Earlier in his career he was the Manufacturing Manager at PolyOne and a Process Manager at GOJO. His leadership and responsibilities have encompassed EH&S, quality, customer service, productivity, scheduling, schedule compliance, maintenance, budgeting, long-range planning, and capital projects. He has deep experience in leading cross-functional teams to improve processes and lower costs. Jeff earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Akron, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
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