Stephanie Weiland
Senior Buyer/Planner
Reporting to Niki Gadzinski
Started 04/24/2023
Tasha Krug
Vice President, Human Resource
Reporting to John O’Sullivan
Started 04/17/2023
Irene Lieberstein
Happy 40th Work Anniversary!
Leadership Conference
Message from John O’Sullivan
March 30, 2023
Crane corporate hosts an annual leadership conference to share best practices, reinforce Crane Business System fundamentals, and celebrate success through presentation of R.T. Crane Leadership Awards presented to one person from each business unit.
Crane Composites Receives Safety and Health Award
CHANNAHON, IL, April 19, 2023 – Crane Composites is pleased to announce that their Jonesboro, AR facility has received the GOLD status achievement award within OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). SHARP is designed to recognize employers for OSHA standards compliance and their exemplary safety and health management systems. In Arkansas, GOLD status requires three or less recordable injuries over a 4-year period, scoring the highest rating on 80% of the OSHA Safety and Health Program Assessment Worksheet, no more than two lost or restricted days, and safety mentorship to at least 3 companies.
Mike Ridge, Vice President of Operations, commented: “At Crane Composites, we have a strong commitment to protect the health and safety of our associates, visitors, and vendors. Our objective is to create an injury-free workplace, and this starts with our ‘Safety-First’ culture. We are very proud of our Jonesboro associates and their focus and dedication on safe work practices at the site.”
About
About Crane Composites
Crane Composites Inc., a subsidiary of Crane Company, is the world’s leading provider of fiber-reinforced composite panels. We combine our expertise in composite material science, process and technology with a deep understanding of customer needs to deliver innovative products that outperform traditional metals and woods. Our lightweight composite products deliver unsurpassed strength and durability. Since 1954, we have continued to pioneer numerous patented technologies for industrial and commercial product applications. We’ve built a proven reputation for industry leadership by partnering with customers and suppliers to deliver advanced, industry-leading solutions. Follow Crane Composites on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Crane Company is a manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Crane Company is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CR).
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Crane Composites Announces Vice President, Human Resources
April 17, 2023
Crane Composites announced today that Tasha Krug has been appointed as Vice President of Human Resources. In this role, Ms. Krug will be responsible for leading the human resource functions and the intellectual capital process. Tasha Krug will be a key partner to our commercial and operational teams to help them achieve their growth plans by recruiting new talent and developing our associates. She will report directly to Crane Composites’ President John O’Sullivan.
Crane Company Completes Separation from Crane Holdings, Co.
STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Crane Company (“Crane,” NYSE: CR), a manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, today announced the completion of its separation from Crane Holdings, Co., and its launch as an independent, publicly traded company. Crane will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on April 4, 2023 under the ticker “CR.”
Crane’s President and CEO, Max Mitchell, said: “Today marks another important milestone in Crane’s history. For decades, we have delivered consistent and differentiated execution, strengthening our business through organic growth and value-creating acquisitions. Now that the separation is complete, Crane Company is a simpler and more focused business, better positioned to tailor investment and capital allocation strategies to its two strategic growth platforms and to attract an investor base fully aligned with its strong growth and financial profile.”
To celebrate the completion of the separation transaction and first day of trading as an independent publicly traded company, Mr. Mitchell and the Crane leadership team will ring the New York Stock Exchange’s Opening Bell® at 9:30am ET on April 4, 2023.
About Crane Company
Crane Company is a manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane provides products and solutions to customers in the aerospace, defense and space, chemical and petrochemical, water and wastewater, pharmaceutical, and general industrial end markets. The Company is comprised of two strategic growth platforms, Aerospace & Electronics and Process Flow Technologies, as well as the Engineered Materials segment. Crane has approximately 7,000 employees in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. For more information, visit www.craneco.com.
Crane Composites Prepares for Key Industry and Customer Events
February 22, 2023
Crane Composites is preparing for a productive year with numerous tradeshow events. These events are essential to building relationships with key players, showcasing our product offerings, and connecting with end users of our products.
Our Recreational Vehicle sales team kicked off the year at the Florida RV SuperShow and connected with peers and customers while hearing from key leaders on the health and outlook of the industry.
Our Building Products team is preparing for various events. In March, Crane Composites will attend two industry events including the largest US wall and ceiling industry event – BUILD (formerly INTEX) Construction Expo and EXPO ANTAD – the top retail platform in Latin America bringing together key influencers in Food Industry. During March and April six key customer events will be attended including a bi-annual event with Do It Best showcasing our Sequentia product line, four distributor events that provide opportunities to present on our Food Processing initiative, and an event that focuses on our specification with Subway.
Our Transportation team will attend two major industry events for truck bodies and truck trailers and one customer event. The industry events – Technology & Maintenance Council Exhibition and The Work Truck Industry – will feature new displays focus on showcasing our value propositions on our translucent roofs and composite walls.
Information on the events is available on our website under the news section at https://cranecomposites.com/home/crane-news/
Organization Announcement | R&D + Technical
Message from John O’Sullivan
February 10, 2023
I regret to announce that Michael Richardson, Vice President for R&D and Technical, will be leaving Crane Composites to pursue other opportunities effective today. I want to thank Michael for his contributions to Composites during his tenure and wish him continued success in his career.
CEO Message to Crane Associates February 2023
February 9, 2023
Presenters: Max Mitchell, CEO and Aaron Saak, CEO
Please watch for insights and perspectives from Max Mitchell and Aaron Saak, speaking to the futures of both Crane Company and Crane NXT.
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