Rob Nugent has been named CEO of RJG, replacing the retiring Dale Westerman.
Nugent began his career in engineering before moving into sales and executive positions with companies including Westinghouse, Rockwell Automation and Rexnord.
“RJG has a passion for making the world a better place through saving lives with higher safety standards on medical and automotive devices, reducing plastic scrap in our landfills, growing careers for plastic professionals around the world and so much more,” Nugent said in a statement. “... I am excited to cultivate RJG's inspirational vision so we may watch it grow across the globe.”
Based in Traverse City, Mich., RJG offers injection molding training, technology and consulting.
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Lynne Sherwin
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Managing editor Lynne Sherwin handles day-to-day operations and coordinates production of Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing’s print magazine, website and social media presence, as well as Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. She also writes features, including the annual machinery buying survey. She has more than 30 years of experience in daily and magazine journalism.