Compac Corporation Names Don Therriault Leader of Technology & Product Development


Hackettstown, N.J. (May 13, 2008) - Compac Corporation - a global leader in providing custom solutions in coating, laminating and converting flexible substrates - has named Don Therriault as Leader, Technology & Product Development. In this role, he leads all technical and product development activities supporting the overall business strategies for Compac Corporation.

"Don is an important addition to Compac Corporation as we continue in the effort to grow and expand our product offerings to customer," said Ben Wong, Vice President of Compac Corporation. "His leadership skills and experience will be critical in meeting and exceeding our customer and company expectations."

Prior to joining Compac, Mr. Therriault served as R&D Manager for Saint Gobain in their Performance Plastics Division. He has also held several positions with Kendell Corporation and Adhesives Research. Mr. Therriault holds several patents in general chemistry as well as in specific design applications. He also has been actively involved with the educational programs of the Pressure Sensitive Tape Counsel as both a lecturer and workshop instructor.

Mr. Therriault received his Bachelor degree in Biological Science and a Master degree in Plastic Engineering, both from University of Lowell in MA.

About Compac Corporation
Established in 1968, Compac Corporation, a TriMas company, is a global leader in providing custom solutions in coating, laminating and converting flexible substrates. Compac specializes in and is one of the world's leading manufacturers of flame retardant, reinforced insulation vapor retarders (facings) and insulation tape products. The company is headquartered in Hackettstown, N.J. For more information, visit compaccorp.com.

About TriMas
Headquartered in Bloomfield Hills MI, TriMas Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-quality trailer products, recreational accessories, packaging systems, energy products and industrial specialty products for the commercial, manufacturing, and consumer markets. TriMas has nearly 5,000 employees at 80 different facilities in 10 countries. For more information, visit www.trimascorp.com.

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