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s 2015 comes to a close, we will be saying good-bye
to five dedicated Plenco employees who have a
cumulative work record of 149 years at the company.
lmost a century and a half of experience has been dedicated
to making Plenco a stronger and growing enterprise.
Mike Brotz, president and CEO of Plenco, said, “Four of
these five men have in effect spent their entire working lives at
Plenco, for which we are grateful. Their contributions, large and
small, day in and day out, have contributed to the company’s
growth and success over good times and challenging times.
Mike said, “We wish them many years of enjoyable, fulfilling
retirement, and we know from reports of what many of the 220
current Plenco retirees are doing, that their ensuing years can
be interesting, educational and enjoyable as they have the
opportunity to travel, be with family members, read and increase
their education, and spend more time away from the Northern
climate!”
The group of retirees includes in order of seniority with
the company:
Polymer Research Laboratory
Mike began employment at the
company September 7, 1976, as a
Color Roll Operator. He joined the
Polymer Research Lab in April 1978,
and became a Project Coordinator
on June 13, 2005. He retired
December 1, 2015.
Maintenance Department
Solly began working with
Plenco August 22, 1988, as
a Resin Cooker. After having
jobs in the Molding Dept.,
Tool Room and the Materials
Dept., he completed his
tenure as Plenco’s
Maintenance Crib Attendant.
He retired December 1, 2015
Past, Present & Future
Five Plenco Employees with Total of 149 Years Retire
After Careers Devoted to Helping Build Company
Michael S. Bubb
, 39 Years
Solomon Fishman
, 27 Years
Materials Quality Assurance
John joined Plenco September
7, 2010, as a Materials Quality
Assurance Technician, a
position he holds until he
retires January 1, 2016.
John F. Komoroski
, 5 Years
Engineering
Randy joined Plenco
March 12, 1979, as an
Electronics Technician and
received his BA degree in
Computer Science from
Lakeland College in
December 1988. He was
promoted to Plant Electrical
Supervisor on January 9,
1989, where he remains until
his January 1, 2016 retirement.
Randall W. Lutz
, 36 Years
Mike Brotz Wishes Group Many Enjoyable, Fulfilling Years Ahead
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Polymer Research Laboratory
Tom joined Plenco April 25, 1973,
and retired November 15, 2015,
after 42 years at the company.
He started as a Molder in the
Molding Department, and became
a Polymer Research Technician on
November 3, 2003.
Thomas R. Schwanke
, 42 Years