Woodstock, IL: On Tuesday last week, Arnold’s Board of Directors joined the Executive Team for a tour of the Woodstock, IL, manufacturing facility for a firsthand look at operational improvements. They are shown here with the Woodstock leadership team.
Front: Ross Mahoney (Engineering Mgr), Meagan Jones (Production Mgr), Larry Kunde (Engineering Mgr), Katrin Mullahy (Production Mgr), Chris Oakes (Manufacturing Engineer), Diana Zarins (CHRO) Middle: Ret. Gen. George Smith (Arnold Board), Mitch Moliterni (CIO), Mike Lidman (Maintenance Mgr), Ryan Thorpe (CODI), Aaron Williams (CCO) Back: Tony Fuller (CFO), Matt Blake (CEO), Devin McNulty (CODI), Lynn Koepke (Dir Operations), Brian Prodin (COO)
Engineering Manager Larry Kunde and Production Manager Katrin Mullahy led the group through the Precision Thin Metals bay, shown here answering questions in front of PTM’s 15” rolling mill.
Engineering Manager Ross Mahoney and Production Manager Meagan Jones led the tour through the Alnico section of the plant, shown here talking with Ryan Thorpe and Devin McNulty from CODI.
Manufacturing Engineer Chris Oakes explains what happens to fresh Alnico magnets once they’ve been cast.
Production Manager Meagan Jones answers questions about Alnico’s capabilities and the team’s readiness to handle large orders as companies look to reshore their supply chains.
The group stops to learn about Arnold’s rich 130 year history illustrated on this new mural in Arnold’s new Woodstock, IL facility. CODI acquired Arnold in 2012 and has provided steady leadership and considerable ongoing investment to help Arnold grow substantially in the last 14 years. Moving the PTM and Alnico operations from Marengo, IL to Woodstock was the largest project they have supported to date.
About Arnold Magnetic Technologies
Based in Rochester, NY with an operating history of over 130 years, Arnold is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions for a wide range of specialty applications and end-markets, including aerospace and defense, general industrial, motorsport, oil and gas, medical, and energy. From its Technology Center and manufacturing facilities located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Thailand, and China, the company produces engineered magnetic assemblies in addition to high-performance permanent magnets, precision foil products, and highly loaded composites that are mission critical in motors, generators, sensors, and other systems and components. Based on its long-term relationships, the company has built a diverse and blue-chip customer base totaling more than 2,000 clients worldwide. For more information on Arnold, visit https://www.arnoldmagnetics.com