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IPEG
201-500 employees
Automation systems for plastics processing
No salary listed
Bay City, MI, USA
In Person
Requires up to 75% travel, primarily within the United States.
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- Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology; extensive relevant experience will be considered without formal education
- Two (2)+ years of relevant experience, particularly in plastic extrusion processes, set up and operation of plastic extrusion equipment, and extrusion die design and setup
- Experience with extrusion line startups and commissioning of machines
- Demonstrated ability to work with others in a cross-functional organization, while working independently when needed to achieve desired results
- Practical experience with failure analysis and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of polymers used in the extrusion process
- Proficient in the use of MCAD design tools, specifically SolidWorks;
- Working knowledge of electrical power/controls
- Ability to travel up to 75% of the time (almost entirely in USA)
- Practical experience with DFM/DFA methodologies is a plus
- Project management experience and customer relations a plus
- Quickly and methodically gain expertise in the Conair product line
- Develop collaborative relationships with key product stakeholders to help drive good customer requirements, innovation, and effective decisions
- Assist in the successful development of new products through all phases of product development (concept to production)
- Provide root cause analysis of product issues with effective solutions and design enhancements
- Investigate, evaluate, and implement new technologies into Conair products by working with the internal lab and vendors
- Work with sales, manufacturing, and lab personnel to complete customer lab trials and factory acceptance testing
- Assist service department in resolving customer issues with equipment and processes
- Provide onsite startup and training for customers on the operation and setup of Conair equipment and tooling
- Provide service support, machinery and controls changes, at customer facilities
- Work with engineering to provide feedback and design improvements and solutions to customer problems
IPEG acts as Piovan North America’s regional hub for a group of brands that build automated systems to store, move, and process plastics and related powders. The brands cover drying, blending, conveying, dosing, heat transfer, dedusting, and turnkey systems, enabling end-to-end material handling from raw materials to finished processing. It stands out by offering a single regional hub with a broad, multi-brand portfolio and a global footprint, plus strong local service and support. Its goal is to help plastics companies run efficient, automated material handling—from storage to processing—while using post-consumer recycled polymers and keeping local and global support reliable.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1999
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Access to formidable North American customer base accelerates US market penetration for Piovan.
- Retained leadership under Kirk Winstead and John Erkert ensures operational continuity post-acquisition.
- €100 million debt financing maintains 2.0x pro-forma leverage, preserving growth flexibility.
What critics are saying
- Full brand integration erodes IPEG independence, risking customer defection to standalone competitors.
- Centralized Italian control alienates North American clients preferring local decision-making authority.
- Integration disruptions jeopardize $22 million 2024 earn-out targets, triggering shareholder disputes.
What makes IPEG unique
- Combines four leading brands—Conair, Thermalcare, Pelletron, Republic Machine—into unified automation platform.
- Integrates North American customer base with Piovan's circular economy and recycled polymer technologies.
- Expands production capacity across US, Mexico, and India for chillers and material handling.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Profit Sharing
Performance Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
Company News
Read the news of Piovan: PIOVAN ACQUIRES 100% OF THE AMERICAN LEADER IPEG FURTHER STRENGTHENING ITS GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
Piovan S.p.A. has signed an agreement to acquire all of IPEG, Inc.’s outstanding shares, in a bid to become the global leader in the field of industrial automation for the processing of virgin and recycled polymers and bio-resins.