John Aymong Joins Management Team
ROCHESTER, NY-John Aymong has been named Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Operations at Getinge/Castle, Inc. With 29 years of manufacturing experience with companies including General Electric Company, STERIS Corporation, and Copes-Vulcan Inc., Aymong has been a plant manager, general manager, and vice president of manufacturing. During his career, Aymong helped implement of a Total Quality Management Process that resulted in ISO 9001 Certification for operations and lead negotiations of three labor contracts with the UAW. Getinge/Castle President and CEO, Creighton A. White, remarked, "John has dedicated his career to progressively leading manufacturing operations, developing and improving systems, and pioneering efficient production areas. We welcome his expertise and know-how as we continue to build our business in the healthcare and scientific marketplace."
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