Scope & Range of Services

SUMMARY:

Excellent technical and product development skills. Routinely applied project management and trouble shooting expertise to plant and client problems in the pharmaceutical, health care, package converting, package engineering and food industries. Focused on systems theory to problem applications and their solutions. Educated and trained enterprises in industry standards (ASTM, TAPPI, MIL, ISO, etc.) and applied relevant guidelines to business practices. Consistently reduced product costs and waste by developing a project oriented approach. Developed emerging markets and assisted manufacturing in their commercial startup. Contributed to a positive growth record with heavy challenges. Provides litigation support as a consultant and trial expert.

EXPERIENCE:

1987-Present Protec Industries, Plantation, Florida

President - Consultant to various consumer industries (agriculture, food, personal care, pharmaceutical, recreational, medical device, electronic, OEM, institutional) involving the design, business and technical development and trouble shooting in converting, manufacturing, processing and packaging operations. Developed and expanded analysis and design principles to management and technical problems involving the definition, strategy and execution of plans intended to improve procedures, policies and operations. Active in the development of food processing and packaging technologies in post harvest agricultural and packaged consumer products. Advisor and trainer for technical, management, organizational and manufacturing problems using industry protocols and international standards. Provides due diligence and business planning within the packaging industry. Expert packaging consultant and active in packaging forensics.

Recent PROTEC Project Summaries

Export packaging - Projects were undertaken to export pharmaceutical products to Greece by air and sea.

Paper bags and flexible packaging project - Work in Jordan had us perform market research and technical consulting for a sack company making paper bags for Jordan's cement industry. Trained operators in quality control and industry standards. Management studies were also conducted.

Carton and corrugated printing - USAID had Protec examine a box firm in the Dominican Republic to assist them in upgrading their quality control area, trained personnel in international standards testing, pre-press and litho/gravure printing capabilities.

Medical and electronic parts converting - Local converting firm made Protec their in-house development department. Duties included the administration and monitoring of six product lines and their improvements.

Agribusiness assessment - A DC based international development firm contracted with Protec to provide a comparative technology assessment of twenty-five US based agri-processing technologies for expansion of an existing agricultural project in India.

Regulatory affairs consulting - A wholly owned subsidiary of a Fortune 500 firm had us purchase and install capital equipment and validate their packaging program for compliance in the medical device area. Protec completely revamped their specification program and conducted technical services supporting the incoming Quality Assurance and Control function of all critical packaging components using ASTM, TAPPI and ISO appropriate standards and guidelines.

Package assessment - A US/Russian joint venture engaged Protec to study and make recommendations to support a technical project in Far Eastern Russia. Protec assessed local packaging and manufacturing sites and negotiated with the factories to supply packaging on an on-going basis.

Manufacturing, technical and business assessment - A large venture capital Enterprise Fund in Poland contracted Protec to evaluate and make a technical recommendation on the purchase of a flexible packaging plant in Poland undergoing privatization. Protec assisted with the business development and technical proposal.

Multi-sector export promotion strategy - Protec was requested to study the packaging and allied industries in the Near East to support a multi-industry need (consumer and industrial) for quality packaging.

Flexible packaging problem solving - The Government of Korea had Protec consult with a leading flexible packaging converter to trouble shoot manufacturing and operational problems and advise on expanding marketing and business development strategies as well as quality assurance, international and industry standards and guidelines.

Agricultural investment promotion - A multi-disciplinary team led an investment study to prepare a business plan and modernization plan within the fruit and vegetable sector for a Southern Oblast in Kazakhstan. Protec provided technical assistance in evaluating the food processing and packaging industries, equipment, materials, operations and technologies available and made recommendations to sustain a viable business.

Plastic converting of medical devices and their parts - The firm worked on design, engineering, product development, manufacturing processes, specifications and quality control methodologies for a class III device.

Printing plant audit - Protec was engaged by Price Waterhouse, an exclusive international consulting firm, to perform an operational, technology and management audit of a multi-plant printing facility in St. Petersburg, Russia. The firm reviewed the market economy, customer base, manufacturing, operating, marketing and support groups and made recommendations for upgrading and improving the enterprise for Western investment.

Juice processing and packaging - The enterprise performed an evaluation of a medium size dairy in Southern Russia looking to acquire pressing equipment for local fruits and the processing technology. Protec provided investment promotion services to the firm and sought out and introduced interested US partners.

Business development plans - Two business plans were created for food processors in Moldova who wanted to expand their business’ into allied areas. Marketing and operational analyses were performed as well as sourcing and contacting potential investors.

Packaging/food processing technical and business development services – Several enterprises in Russia engaged in the food processing industry were evaluated for potential deals by the U.S. investment community. Strategic plans were created to identify potential key investors.

Due Diligence - The firm performed an operational, managerial and technical assessment of a major flexible packaging converter in Colombia for a US based investment group. Recommendations were made to increase plant efficiencies, promote new product lines and expand management objectives.

Due Diligence - We were retained as an advisor to a new consolidated packaging machinery firm identifying possible acquisition targets, their evaluation and purchase.

Agricultural Equipment Installation – A group of farmers in Moldova has requested we source and install processing and simple packaging equipment to add value to their crop production. The project is on-going.

Packaging Operations – Protec has specified packaging lines and is implementing a complete packaging operation in the Republic of Georgia in a greenfield IQF vegetable facility. We are responsible for implementing the handling, packaging, packing and storage operations as well as deploying a complete quality control department according to international protocols.

Packaging Strategy – Protec evaluated and proposed a country wide strategy for the development of the packaging and converting industry in Bangladesh. Efforts were made to interview and visit several factories involved in the manufacture and use of packaging. A three point plan was proposed and included education, training and the creation of a Packaging Center of Excellence. Further work is underway transferring needed packaging technologies identified as being absent or under developed and industry accepted standards.

Packaging Development and Technical Support – A large meat plant in Ukraine requested services to assist them in developing marketing strategies centered around brand identification and market penetration. Protec developed graphics, labeling and advised on improved packaging and packing operations.

Packaging Development and Technical Support – Long term, the firm has provided extensive technical, business and operational support to the food processing and packaging industries in Egypt under the Government of Egypt export promotion plan. The firm has given several lectures and seminars on packaging technology, international shipping and testing standards, marketing, graphics, environmental and cost of modern packaging materials. Business and restructuring planning activities have been undertaken.

Printing Validation Services – The firm has undertaken a medium-long term assignment to create and maintain an operational validation program for a large sheet fed printer. Development efforts were directed in organizational management upgrading, writing work procedures, floor training and validation audits on behalf of clients in regulated industries.

Expert witness - Protec has routinely undertaken several litigation cases serving both plaintiffs and defendants involving package design, engineering, project management and converting issues in the food, pharmaceutical, medical device and industrial sectors for issues involving unfit for use products, bodily harm, patent infringement, management/business conflicts and technical/regulatory deficiencies.

Industry Experience

1983-1987 Key Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, Florida, Package Engineer/Assistant Manager of Technical Services - Responsible for all technical functions in the operations group including the trouble shooting and technical development of package engineering activities for solid dosage and liquids (bottles, labels, closures, cartons, label equipment etc.) and transdermal drug delivery systems (materials, equipment and processes).

1979-1983 Amstar Corporation, Versailles, Connecticut, Supervisor of New Product Development - Developed flexible packaging for the food, medical device, industrial and health care industries. Instrumental in the creation and startup of a pouch manufacturing facility encompassing ASTM, TAPPI and ISO standards and guidelines.

1976-1979 American Bag and Paper Corporation, Phila., Pennsylvania, Research and Development Chemist - Developed and applied coatings for the food packaging and medical device industries. Supervised a three shift six day per week quality control department following industry standards. Engineered, developed and maintained multi-layered structures for the bag division. Provided internal technical support.

1974-1976 Paper Manufacturers Company, Phila., Pennsylvania, Project Leader - Developed patentable adhesives and coatings for use on labelstock for the medical packaging and pharmaceutical industries. Detailed work in labeling on plastic glass bottles, films and papers for the medical device, pharmaceutical and industrial markets. Wrote specifications and supporting documentation. Maintained projects on folding cartons, pouches, bags, labels and bottles.

1969-1974 Amchem Products, Inc., Benjamin Foster Division, Phila., Pennsylvania, Research and Development Chemist - Formulated specialty adhesives, coatings and sealants for industrial markets. Patent work in two areas. Accountable for short term (6 mo.) and long term (4-5 yr.) projects. Participated on industry level technical committees sanctioning and adopting international standards.

1968-1969 Whitehall Laboratories, Hammonton, New Jersey, Senior Analytical Chemist - Performed routine and non-routine analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials and finished OTC products. Developed improved testing methods for new and current product lines.

EDUCATION:

-BS in Chemistry, 1968, Villanova University
-Pennsylvania State University (Continuing Education), Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety
-Thames Valley State Technical College, Computer Programming
-MBA, 1986, Barry University
-DBA, graduate student, Nova Southeastern University (pending)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, PUBLICATIONS and TEACHING:

Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) - consultant member
Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) - co-chair International Committee, active member Consultant's Committee
Project Management Institute (PMI), Former Vice President - South Florida Chapter
Broward County Economic Development Board - Committee of 100
Transdermal Controlled Systemic Medications, 1987, Marcel Dekker, Inc., Bova, Cirrito, et al
Barry University - lecturer on crisis management and international topics
Various Colleges and Universities- lecturer on international business, crisis management, marketing and project management topics
Appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture to represent the private sector on Vice President Gore's joint American-Russian Working Group on Agricultural Machinery Building of the Agribusiness Committee of the U.S.-Russian Commission on Economic and Technological Cooperation

PERSONAL:
Married 57 years old 2 children Excellent health

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