Argotec Promotes Wilby to Chairman & CEO, Filler to President & COO
GREENFIELD, MA, October 31, 2011 - Argotec, Inc. co-founders Dick Barnes and Steve Wolkenbreit today announced the promotion of Bruce Wilby to chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the corporation. Mr. Wilby served previously as president and CEO.
In addition, J. Nicholas Filler has been promoted to president and chief operating officer. He has served as COO since 2007.
The co-founders noted in their announcement that, since they are no longer involved in the daily operations of the company, this new alignment allows for full-time representation in these two critically important positions and will provide the leadership to ensure that Argotec continues its record of steady growth far into the future.
Both Mr. Barnes and Mr. Wolkenbreit will remain on the board of directors and stay involved in the company's long term strategic planning.
About Argotec, Inc.
Argotec is a privately held manufacturer of custom-engineered, high-performance, polyurethane film & sheet for plastics converters and fabricators, glass and textile laminators, and adhesive coaters serving the international automotive, paint and surface protection, medical, textile, laminated glass, graphics and specialty film markets.
Further information may be obtained by calling (413)772-2564, faxing (413)772-2565, e-mailing info@argotec.com, or visiting the Argotec website: www.argotec.com.
