12 05, 2023

In Focus Spotlight: Meet Ashley Johnson

2023-05-12T00:11:01+00:00May 12th, 2023|

Headshot of Taber Extrusions' In Focus Spotlight Ashley Johnson, customer service rep: african-american woman with black framed triangular glasses

Name and Formal title at Taber Extrusions

Ashley Johnson, Customer Service Sales Representative

What are your job duties & responsibilities?

Provide product/services information, answer questions, and resolve any emerging problems that our customer accounts might face with accuracy and efficiency.

Where did you work prior to Taber; same industry or something totally different?

I have always worked in Customer Service. Prior to coming to Taber, I worked at The Home Depot working in the Customer Service and Receiving departments. I have also been and still currently in the US Army Reserves for the last 8 years. I am a First Lieutenant with a specialty in Seaport Operations/Logistics.

What do you hope to bring to Taber in terms of leadership and company culture?

I hope to bring integrity, work ethic, and accountability. I’m not the talkative type but I do pride myself on leading by example. I’ve never distanced myself from wanting to learn something new or asking for assistance. I value teamwork in making the dream work and always getting the job done.

When you’re not at work, what would we find you doing?

I love sports! When I’m not at work, you can catch me watching a sporting event; basketball is my favorite by far with tennis a close second. I also enjoy reading and listening to music as well. I find it being such a calming force for myself.

Hometown?

I was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, but my father’s job moved my family down to Biloxi, MS when I was 5 years old, and I have been here ever since. So, I truly feel like the Gulf Coast is where I’m from.

Taber Extrusions' In Focus Spotlight Ashley Johnson, customer service rep, standing in front of water and cruise ships wearing striped shirt and blue shorts

Family? Children?

Family is everything to me. I have my parents, my twin sister Deena and my two older brothers, Phillip and Ben, and my nephew and niece, Malachi and Makayla. I also have other family members that I see quite often, so it is never a dull moment!

Family with five people from Taber Extrusions' In Focus Spotlight Ashley Johnson, customer service rep

Favorite part about working for Taber so far?

Of all the places I have worked, I have never felt more of a family atmosphere than here at Taber. I love coming to work with positive people everywhere you turn; it is refreshing, and I am truly grateful for it.

Taber Extrusions' In Focus Spotlight Ashley Johnson, customer service rep, wearing climbing gear with another individual

What sets Taber apart from other companies that deliver the exact same things?

In my position, the one thing that sets us apart is the willingness to make sure our customers are well taken care of and working and taking care of their needs as soon as possible. If a customer has a concern or question, we try our best to accommodate them with the best possible outcome that benefits both the customer and Taber.

Taber is growing rapidly. Any advice for those looking to join the Taber team?

I would say come ready to work and allow yourself time to grow, because there is a lot to learn in the extrusion industry, no matter what department you’re in.

What do you think the future holds for Taber?

I think the future is bright here at Taber. If the collective continues to have a desire to improve and continue to set and meet goals, the future at Taber will always be bright.

More About Taber Extrusions: 

Founded in 1973, Taber Extrusions originally pioneered a process for extruding rectangular billet which enables the company to extrude solid profiles up to 31 inches wide or hollows up to 29 inches. Taber expanded with the purchase of an extrusion facility in Gulfport, MS, in 1995 which houses a new state-of-the-art cast house and two additional presses, microextrusion capabilities, and the fabrication area has been expanded multiple times.

Taber Extrusions' 3D logo: the word TABER is all caps and silver over an inverted triangle made with 5 gold horizontal bars, a drop shadow beneath, in front of a white background

Taber continues to extrude billet in a wide range of alloys and sizes and has diversified its markets beyond military since its inception to include aerospace, automotive, marine, infrastructure, and sporting goods, among many others. For these markets, the company supplies cast and extruded products in a variety of soft and hard alloys.

Today, Taber Extrusions has completed the addition of in-house friction stir welding capabilities, and carries on their offering of extruded aluminum components, value-added machining services, and raw material supply to the North American market – making them a vertically integrated supplier of FSW panels and assemblies never before seen in North America.

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Learn about other team members of Taber Extrusions through our In Focus Spotlight.

Interested in becoming a part of the Taber Team?  Submit your resume to careers@taberextrusions.com.

Become a customer today! Visit us or request a quote: https://taberextrusions.com or call us at (888) 985-5319.

15 03, 2023

The Boeing 747: Aluminum Extrusion Leader Taber Recognizes the End of an Era

2023-04-04T19:46:46+00:00March 15th, 2023|

A woman in a white dress stands on the beach gazing into the summer sky at an airplane ascending into the clouds.

On the 8th of September 2022, the world said its goodbyes to one of its beloved queens, Elizabeth II. She was the queen of the longest-reigning British monarch in the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. Her majesty graciously passed on at Balmoral Castle, Scotland at 96 years old. Today, we will again bid farewell to a queen that connected our world through flight and helped transform the aerospace industry altogether, the Boeing 747.

The last Boeing 747 left the company’s widebody factory in advance of its delivery to Atlas Air in early 2023.

Image Source & Corresponding Article: https://theaviationgeekclub.com/end-of-an-era-final-boeing-747-airplane-leaves-the-companys-everett-factory/

Known as the “Queen of the skies”, the Boeing 747’s final airplane – the 747-8 Freighter, rolled out its home in Everett, Washington. It will be delivered to Atlas Air for cargo delivery early this year.

The 747 ushered in more affordable long-haul travel by increasing capacity and lowering ticket costs. Designed from the beginning to carry both passengers and cargo, it was always intended to have dual roles. It was known as the first plane to have two aisles, and overhead bins.

“For more than half a century, tens of thousands of dedicated Boeing employees have designed and built this magnificent airplane that has truly changed the world. We are proud that this plane will continue to fly across the globe for years to come,” said Kim Smith, Boeing Vice President and general manager of the 747 and 767 Programs.

The image shows three colored photos. On the top half of the image is a photo of Atlas Air’s cargo plane with the nose of the plane open showing cargo. On the lower right is a line drawing of the world’s continents in white line on a blackboard background with a hand holding a miniature airplane. On the left is a photo of the last Boeing 747-8 being rolled out of a hangar for delivery to Atlas Air Cargo.

A Brief History of the Boeing 747

At the beginning of the “Jet Age” in the 50s, Boeing introduced the 707 – America’s first jet airliner. Compared to its predecessors (piston engines), jet engines were safer, cheaper, and faster. The  demand for flying soon quadrupled through the years (1955-1972). Boeing and Pan Am took the opportunity to develop the 747s that made flying faster, accessible, and financially possible to the people.

Pan Am wanted to accommodate more passengers. By having a plane 2 ½ size bigger than the 707, the seat costs could be reduced by 30%. What was originally planned by Pan Am was to create a double-decker airplane, but instead, Boeing made the 747s wider. To meet the challenges of building a wider airplane, Boeing went with the four-engined jet aircraft. These were initially powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D turbofan engines.

Joe Sutter, known as the father of the 747, led the design team. They along with other Boeing employees, were nicknamed the Incredibles for building the 747 in just 29 months.

Because the design was so big, Boeing had to build a plant around it during its construction in Everett, Washington. Today, that building is the biggest in the world by volume (13,300,000 Million cubic meters equivalent to more than 5,300 Olympic-sized swimming pools) and where the company builds its other wide-body aircraft.

The image shows two colored photos. On the left is a fleet of passenger airplanes parked on an airport runway. On the right is a sunset view of a Lufthansa airplane parked on an airport runway.

The End of an Era of the Boeing 747

A favorite among pilots, this airplane flies and lands beautifully. In agreement is Captain Lyn Rippelmeyer, the first woman to pilot the 747. She was also the first woman to captain a transatlantic flight 747.

Designed for long-haul flights, the 747 made international travel more accessible and affordable. Consequently, it was sought after by most airline companies when it was first introduced. Its elegance and top-notch performance gave the airlines a view that the 747 is legitimized them.

The ending of the 747 comes at a time when the aviation industry is looking to transform itself. Aligning with more fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly technologies is the new sentiment. Becoming green and sustainable is a path that most companies and industries aim for to build a better future.

Regardless, this doesn’t mean that we have seen the last days of the “queen of the skies.” She will continue to fly for decades-long according to Boeing. “They’re sending the queen out very fittingly” according to Kim Smith, Boeing Vice President, and general manager of the 747 and 767 Programs.

Currently, there are 396 Boeing 747s still in service today. Among them, 311 are freight, 44 of them are passenger planed, and 41 are for VIP or private service. Six airlines still operate the 747s, with Lufthansa being the largest at 25 in its fleet.

In the beginning, many people said that the 747 would not fly– both literally and financially. But Boeing took a huge risk and like Taber, became one of the pioneers that have shaped our world today.

How Taber helped shaped the Aerospace industry

Aluminum has been key to how man developed flight due to its rich properties and capabilities. The Wright brothers used aluminum for their first airplane in 1903. It had a four-cylinder, 12-horse-power engine modified with a 30-pound aluminum block to reduce its weight.

And since then, various aluminum alloys were used in aerospace engineering and have subsequently increased throughout the years.

Taber offers a full range of aluminum alloys including hard, soft, marine, and armor grade. This is a unique capability in the industry. Inside Taber Extrusion’s new state-of-the-art casthouse, aluminum billets are cast and extruded into a wide range of shapes and sizes.

Taber’s capabilities allow the company to serve several industries, including aerospace and firearms. The hard alloys that are created are ideal for these industries due to their high strength and corrosion resistance.

Components of Aerospace Vehicles including the Boeing 747

We have worked with most of the major aerospace manufacturers in the United States. Our extruded shapes are used for important components of aerospace vehicles:

  • Structural Flight Critical Components
  • Interior aircraft systems
  • Supplemental oxygen systems
  • Electrical/Communication Systems
  • Passenger Comfort Systems
  • Coolant radiators
  • Oil coolers
  • Intercoolers
  • AC condensers
  • Passenger service systems
  • Other fluid/gas systems

Producing profiles for the Aerospace and Defense industries is a foundational capability at Taber. “From the inception, Taber’s Russellville, AR facility has produced profiles for the commercial aircraft manufacturers.” Says Jason Weber, VP of Sales and Marketing at Taber Extrusions, “While Taber is sad to see the new aircraft builds of the 747 end, we’re excited for the future of the next generations of airframes and the sustainment of the existing fleet.”

Since 1973, Taber Extrusions has been known as the industry leader in providing some of the widest, heaviest, and most complex shapes to a variety of industries. This includes aerospace, military, shipbuilding, automotive, sporting goods, architectural, and distribution markets. Taber supplies intermediate to heavy press structural extrusions for various Boeing Commercial airplanes including 747, 767, 777, & 787 airframes.  The company has manufactured aircraft and aerospace extrusions since 1973, servicing the Commercial, Military, and General Aviation markets.

A collage of triangles in various shades of blue, overlying an image of a commercial airplane and the words “AEROSPACE” atop Taber’s gold inverted triangle official logo.

More About Taber Extrusions

Founded in 1973, Taber Extrusions originally pioneered a process for extruding rectangular billet. This enables the company to extrude solid profiles up to 31 inches wide or hollows up to 29 inches. Taber expanded with the purchase of an extrusion facility in Gulfport, MS, in 1995. It houses a new state-of-the-art cast house and two additional presses. In addition, Taber expanded its microextrusion capabilities, and  the fabrication area has been expanded multiple times.

Taber continues to extrude billet in a wide range of alloys and sizes and has diversified its markets beyond the military since its inception to include aerospace, automotive, marine, infrastructure, and sporting goods, among many others. For these markets, the company supplies cast and extruded products in a variety of soft and hard alloys.

Today, Taber Extrusions has completed the addition of in-house friction stir welding capabilities and carries on their offering of extruded aluminum components, value-added machining services, and raw material supply to the North American market – making them a vertically integrated supplier of FSW panels and assemblies never before seen in North America.

Follow Aluminum Extrusion Experts Taber Extrusions

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TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taberextrusions

Interested in becoming a part of the Taber Team?  Submit your resume to careers@taberextrusions.com.

Become a customer today! Visit us or request a quote: https://taberextrusions.com or call us at (888) 985-5319.

19 04, 2021

Meet Marla Coroy

2021-04-19T17:35:39+00:00April 19th, 2021|

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Formal title at Taber

Finance Coordinator

Job duties & responsibilities

My formal title does not begin to cover the list of duties that over the years have become my responsibilities. My involvement ranges from accounting to purchasing to IT; from monthly inventory reporting to customer invoicing to payroll to being the Gulfport office hands for the IT department that is managed from Russellville. All of these duties and more, but we know the most important is making sure there is coffee supplies on hand at all times and the petty cash box has money in it.

Where did you work prior to Taber; same industry or something totally different?

Prior to coming to Taber in 2005 I worked with my family in our privately owned Christian bookstores.

I worked in the retail world for 20+ years so manufacturing is a totally different environment.

What do you hope to bring to Taber in terms of leadership and company culture?

In terms of leadership and company culture I think the best thing an employer can do for their employees is to have an atmosphere that recognizes the importance of family and personal health. Some things can only be dealt with during business hours. I want to be understanding of the demands that are on us be it self, spouse, children, grandchildren or aging parents.

When you’re not at work, what would we find you doing?

Family is very important to me so spending time with them is something I enjoy and it usually involves eating which is good because I enjoy cooking. But when quiet times can be found I really like to read.

Hometown?

I was born in Cumberland, MD but my father’s job took us all around the world, so we moved frequently. Our last move was in 1975 and it brought us to Ocean Springs, MS where after going to 8 schools in 12 years I graduated from Ocean Springs High School. I can honestly say that even though I wasn’t born here Ocean Springs, MS is definitely my ‘hometown’.

Family, children?

My husband John and I will celebrate our 41st anniversary in June. During those years we had 2 sons, both of whom are married to wonderful women and are building families of their own. We have 3 grandchildren with another on the way in August 2021.

marla's family picture

Favorite part about working for Taber so far?

The people. Most of the people I work with were here when I came here 16 years ago. There is so little turn over in the management. Going to work everyday is like going to see friends – and that’s nice.

What do you think the future holds for Taber?

Who really knows what the future holds but I think the past is a good indicator of what our future will be. Business always cycles having ups and downs in the economy to deal with but the history of National Material and Taber in particular shows that our owners have confidence in Taber and our ability to compete in the marketplace. That gives us a positive outlook on the future.

More About Taber Extrusions: 

Founded in 1973, Taber Extrusions originally pioneered a process for extruding rectangular billet which enables the company to extrude solid profiles up to 31 inches wide or hollows up to 29 inches. Taber expanded with the purchase of an extrusion facility in Gulfport, MS, in 1995 which houses a new state-of-the-art cast house and two additional presses, microextrusion capabilities, and the fabrication area has been expanded multiple times.

Taber continues to extrude billet in a wide range of alloys and sizes and has diversified its markets beyond military since its inception to include aerospace, automotive, marine, infrastructure, and sporting goods, among many others. For these markets, the company supplies cast and extruded products in a variety of soft and hard alloys.

Today, Taber Extrusions has completed the addition of in-house friction stir welding capabilities, and carries on their offering of extruded aluminum components, value-added machining services, and raw material supply to the North American market – making them a vertically integrated supplier of FSW panels and assemblies never before seen in North America.

Follow Taber Extrusions

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/8843183/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/taberextrusions/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/taberextrusions

Interested in becoming a part of the Taber Team?  Submit your resume to careers@taberextrusions.com.

Become a customer today! Visit us or request a quote: https://taberextrusions.com or call us at (888) 985-5319.

12 06, 2020

Quality Manager

2020-07-22T16:31:54+00:00June 12th, 2020|

The Quality Manager will manage & mentor the Quality Department. Review and monitor quality system requirements to assure procedures are adequate and in compliance. Analyze internal and external quality data and initiate effective corrective actions to reduce and eliminate adverse trends. Provide quality technical support to all process owners. Key indicators of success will be the effective improvement and implementation of an overall quality system that is centered on an engaged workforce, working relentlessly to improve all aspect of manufacturing performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Monitor performance of Quality Management Systems including Procedures, Manual, Work Instructions and related quality documentations to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

· Provide metallurgical engineering support to manufacturing with keen understanding and implementation of continuous improvement concepts and methods.

· Oversee floor inspectors and laboratory workers engaged in testing activities and direct product testing activities throughout production cycles.

· Create and implement inspection and testing criteria or procedures. Analyze test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.

· Direct the NCM procedure, tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control and assurance data.

· Analyze and interpret blueprints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required pertaining to Aluminum extrusion industry.

·  Notify appropriate personnel of production problems, and assist in identifying and correcting these problems.

·  Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products, and recommend necessary corrective actions.

·  Assist to produce world class Aluminum Extrusions for Aerospace, Military, Navy and various Industries.

·  Analyze test data and make computations as necessary to determine test results.

·  Initiate improvement activities and maintain effective and productive communication with your manager, direct reports and other plant personal.

·  Other responsibilities as defined and directed by the Vice President of Technical Services and the Taber leadership team.

Year One Critical Success Factors

·  Achieve and maintain NADCAP certification.

·  Maintain ISO/AS9100 certification

·  Successful transition to the new revisions of ISO/AS 9100

·  Successfully achieve the Company and Departments goals and KPI’s

Education and Experience:

·  Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy, Quality Management, Materials Engineering or related discipline.

·  Create a team environment with all fellow managers and their staffs.

·  Represent the organization as the ISO/AS9100 Quality representative.

·  Monitor, assure compliance of all processes to maintain NADCAP (Heat Treat & Ultrasonic Testing), ISO/AS9100 certifications.

·  Manage all aspects of NADCAP & ISO/AS Regulatory compliance.

·  Drive continuous improvement activities. Implement and monitor Statistical Process Controls as and when required.

· Familiarization with ISO/ AS9100, NADCAP and special processes.

·  Familiarization with ASTM, AA, DIN, ANSI, QQ and other aluminum extrusion industry related standards is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·  5+ years’ experience in quality control/assurance in metal fabrication preferably in Aluminum Industry.

·  AS9100 C

·  NADCAP (Heat Treatment, Ultrasonic Testing)

Physical Demands/Work Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 

Taber Extrusions LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO-M/F/D/V and encourages Diverse Candidates to Apply

18 12, 2019

Accountant

2020-01-14T01:44:38+00:00December 18th, 2019|

We are currently looking to fill an Accountant position.  The successful candidate will be responsible for directing financial activities of the organization by assisting with taking and compiling physical inventories, preparing and analyzing commissions, preparing reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations, assisting in preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification, month-end closing process, including journal entries and account analyses/reconciliations, helping to prepare capital requests.  This position will also be responsible for capitalizing assets, preparing reports required by regulatory agencies, implements and maintains standard costs for Russellville, performing analysis of customer/die profitability

Required Education/Experience/Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is required. Accounting concentration courses required if not an accounting degree.
  • Three to five years experience requires
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Medium to Advanced excel skills (macros, pivots, vlookups etc.) are required.

Taber Extrusions LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO-M/F/D/V and encourages Diverse Candidates to Apply

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    16 05, 2019

    In Focus: Leslie Schreckhise

    2019-05-16T23:12:02+00:00May 16th, 2019|

    Your formal title at Taber  

    Human Resources Manager

    Your job duties & responsibilities 

    At Taber, we have an HR Department of 1, so I am responsible for everything from recruiting, hiring, on-boarding to terminations, and everything in between!  As a part of the leadership team, I am challenged to encourage reduced turnover, employee engagement, and culture of continuous learning and development.

    How long have you been at Taber? 

    I started at Taber on 6/23/2015 as the Accounting Specialist, then in January of 2016 I became the HR Manager; so going on 4 years now.

    Where did you work prior to Taber; was it in the same industry or something totally different? 

    This is my first time to work in the manufacturing industry; my past experience has been at Financial Institutions and Government, such as State and Borough, which is definitely entirely different!

    When you’re not at work, what would we find you doing?

    When not working, and if I’m not with my family, you would find me either shopping or traveling – those are my 2 favorite things, and when I can combine the 2 – even better!

    Hometown? 

    I was born in Ft. Smith, AR, but left there with my family when I was just 5 to move to British Columbia.  We returned to Arkansas when I was 14.  Throughout most of my married life, I have lived in Alaska

    Family, children? 

     I’ve been married to my husband for 31 years, we have three children, each married and between them I am “Noni” 8 grandchildren all under the age of 5!  My family is my life!  I love being with them.  It is especially high energy when we are all together, which happens nearly every Sunday.

    What would “your perfect day” consist of? 

    A perfect day for me really varies, but it should always include sunshine and either a beach or swimming pool!

    What’s your favorite part about working for Taber so far? 

    At Taber, I am surrounded by team full of smart, innovative people who challenge me to learn more and continually improve.  This is a fascinating world with new challenges and victories every day.  I am never bored at Taber!

    What sets Taber apart from other companies that deliver the exact same things?

    As I mentioned earlier, this is my first time in this industry, so I am not too familiar with other companies that produce the exact same thing, but I do know that there are few that have as broad of capabilities that we do here at Taber.  I believe that what sets us apart is our family-like culture, we all care for and support each other as family.

    What do you hope to bring to Taber in terms of leadership and company culture?

    Everyday I strive to bring a positive attitude, a smile, and an uplifting conversation regardless of what is going on.  I always hope that whether someone is having a rough day at work, or maybe they are having to deal with issues at home, or even if everything is all good when they encounter me, it is a bright spot in their day. I strive to set the tone for a positive culture, free of drama and hope that the example I set inspires growth.

    If you weren’t working for Taber, what job would you probably have? 

    I can’t think of another place I’d rather be right now, but I must say that before I came to Taber, I never thought I would work in any manufacturing-type industry.  I have enjoyed my growth throughout my journey from one position to the next, and I have found that here at Taber each day greets me with new challenge!

    Taber is growing rapidly. Any advice for those looking to join the Taber team?

    Taber is growing rapidly, and my advice for anyone looking to join our team is you should come on with an open mind to change, a willingness and a commitment to be a part of a solution and improvement, take pride in your work, it’s a very important piece of the big picture.

    What do you think the future holds for Taber?

    As it is stated – the sky is the limit!  Our leadership is constantly looking for ways to grow and expand, so who knows exactly what is on our horizon!  But, you can be sure that whatever it is will be forward moving, ever evolving and growing with plenty of opportunity for the right talent!

    31 05, 2018

    IN FOCUS: William Stout

    2018-06-01T16:34:14+00:00May 31st, 2018|

    Your formal title at Taber

    Regional Sales Manager

    Your job duties & responsibilities

    Building our customer base and partnerships with our customers. Finding and acquiring long term relationships for Taber.

    How long have you been at Taber?

    I have been with Taber 13 years

    Where did you work prior to Taber; was it in the same industry or something totally different?

    Prior to Taber I worked for International Extrusion and in the 10 years at International worked through all departments in the plant into outside sales.

    When you’re not at work, what would we find you doing?

    Spending time with our children and working on my classic cars

    Hometown?

    Midlothian TX

    Family, children? 

    My wife and I have 4 great children Tyler 18, Autumn 15, Kaylie 13 and Jessica 11

    What would “your perfect day” consist of? 

    Relaxing 80* watching the kids play sports or camping with no phone signal!!

    What’s your favorite part about working for Taber so far?

    I really enjoy being involved with our customers and the wide variety of parts we manufacture.

    What sets Taber apart from other companies that deliver the exact same things?

    There really is not another company that can do what we do here at Taber with the available press sizes and capabilities. In addition to our great customer service and support we try and offer our customers of all sizes from the 10k per year accounts to the million plus pound per year accounts, we try and make all of the understand we care about their company.

    What do you hope to bring to Taber in terms of leadership and company culture?

    I hope I bring a trust and integrity to the team and the customer base, I feel these are the most important factors in building great relationships internally and with our customer base.

    If you weren’t working for Taber, what job would you probably have?

    This would be a tough question to answer, I have been in the extrusion industry for more than half my life. I do love working on my classic automobiles so if I had unlimited funds most likely restoring classic cars.

    What do you think the future holds for Taber?

    I feel like we are making good investments as a company and hope to see continued growth as we continue to expand our capabilities.

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