Testimonials
In the world of Engineering Plastics, Tom sits quite high on the mountaintop in terms of overall knowledge. With over 47 years of deep experience, Tom was part of the initial wave of “why plastics” when replacing traditional metal choices in a variety of applications and industries. He has continued to be a critical asset to the overall plastics industry regardless of the individual company he worked for. Essentially, he has seen it all.
Tom’s technical expertise covers the whole range of the plastics industry – from resin formulation to compounding to casting/extruding/etc. into semifinished state to molding to machining into finished parts.
Providing recommendations requires not only the “engineering speak” of technical data and material properties, but also articulating the benefits and value to decision makers involved. There are times when the recommendations are not cheaper than the current option but solve a customer’s problem. Tom excels at painting the picture.
It was my pleasure to have Tom as a key member of my company for 7 years during which he helped educate many of our employees (including myself) in the world of thermoplastics. I was able to witness firsthand during the same time how he also educated current and prospective customers of which conversations and projects always seemed to end with “…Wow! Thank you!”
Brian Loftus
Chief Operating Officer
365 Keyes Ave. | Hampshire, IL 60140
(direct) 847.453.8276
(mobile) 630.621.0755
bloftus@wshampshire.com
www.wshampshire.com
“I’ve worked with Tom for several decades as a both his customer and supplier. He’s obviously been around the block of few times as his expertise is top notch.
But more importantly, Tom is one of those rare individuals who blends ethics above reproach (always doing the right thing no matter what) with being simply very practical. Business shouldn’t be a war game of always trying to win and beat out the other guy but about relationships and doing what’s in the best interest of everyone.
In our experience with Tom, this is where he shines. I couldn’t imagine a better consultant full of practical wisdom.”
Dave
Dave Hataj
President Edgerton Gear, Inc.
20 Gear Drive | Edgerton, WI 53534
Phone: 608-884-9445 | Fax: 608-884-3862
www.edgertongear.com | www.craftsmanwithcharacter.org
“Tom’s Knowledge, Passion and genuine Interest have been a continuous source for our Success. We know that if Tom is involved, we can concentrate on other areas of our Business as he will get us EXACTLY what we need EVERY TIME.”
Martin Guschlbauer
COO Franjo Metal Spinning
Tom served as our technical representative during his tenure at WS Hampshire, where we collaborated for over seven years. Tom possesses an extensive knowledge of engineered plastic materials and consistently demonstrated a willingness to assist. During his tenure, he conducted numerous onsite training sessions for our engineering team, all of which were exceptional.
Tom also played a pivotal role in resolving a serious issue we encountered with boom chatter. His expertise extends beyond plastic materials to include paint and powder coat, enabling us to address the issue related to the interaction between our booms painted surfaces and nylon wear pads.
Tom is not only a fantastic wealth of knowledge but also an outstanding individual. I would highly recommend him to any organization seeking expertise in engineered plastics and their interaction with their surrounding environments.
Kyle Gerber
Vice President, Engineering
MOBILE +1 (319) 830-9053
LOCATION Kansas City, MO BLDG H
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I worked with Tom in the amusement industry as a preferred vendor representative for our company. Tom was our go to contact for industry knowledge on everything involving all things fir engineered thermoplastics applications. Tom was always willing to tackle a problem and educate our engineering staff—even when he wasn’t directly benefited. Tom was instrumental in steering product development in the right direction and toward a more practical approach. Tom’s knowledge spans enough time and expertise that we were able to explore all options and arrive at very timely and achievable solutions in every situation. Tom is one of the friendliest and relatable guys I know. It was such a pleasure to work with him and alongside him. He is the true meaning of a consultant, and I would highly recommend his work/knowledge
Todd Rasmussen
Supply Chain and Costing Manager
2935 N. 400 W.
North Logan, UT 84341 USA
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