From a press release:
Peter Krauss named CEO of Plasticard Locktech International
Asheville, NC – [One highlight of Plasticard Lockteck International’s recent holiday party] was the announcement that Peter Krauss had been appointed CEO of the growing company. Mr. Krauss has held the positions of Chief Sales & Marketing Officer and COO, and in those capacities has led a period of unprecedented growth in the company’s 25-year history. “Peter has a unique blend of Sales ability with an uncanny knack for the operational side of our business,” said William Miller, PLI’s Chairman of the Board. “His focus on our employees and our customers is the clear reason for the growth we have experienced over the past 4 years,” he added.
In Mr. Krauss’s speech, he focused on Corporate Culture and PLI’s Customers and, shared the companies refined Mission Statement, and the recently added Values Statement that define the Company’s culture. “I am genuinely humbled by the appointment, and the importance of it is not lost on me at all. To be at the helm of PLI means to continue a legacy of growth, market leadership, and innovation that has endured over 25 years,” said Krauss. “Working closely with our Board of Directors I am excited to continue our growth, keeping focused on our customers and enhancing shareholder value.”
Mark Goldberg, who had led the company for the past 24 years will remain in his capacity as the company’s President focusing on special projects including major initiatives like new software and other technologies. Additionally Mr. Goldberg remains an active Member of the Company’s Board of Directors. “To build a team one must not only hire the right people, but you need to have the right people in the right positions to best utilize their talents,” said Goldberg. “This move is the right step at the right time.”
“For all of our past successes I am still confident our best days are still ahead of us,” cited Krauss. “Our future is bright indeed, and I am excited to be in this leadership role.”
About Plasticard Locktech International
PLI is based in Asheville North Carolina operating out of nearly 150,000 square feet of manufacturing space and four global distribution centers in Canada, The Netherlands, Dubai, and Hong Kong. As the largest hotel keycard manufacturer, and a leading specialty printer PLI recently became an Employee-Owned Company when they converted to an ESOP in January of 2014.
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