The Principals Stuart Ganslaw and Ronald Lilly, have 60 years of combined experience at both entrepreneurial and large manufacturing companies. Their backgrounds span major markets such as aerospace, automotive, construction, electronics graphic arts, industrial, medical and sports. They understand the unique needs of manufacturing companies and deliver tailored, responsive solutions.
Stuart H. Ganslaw		Ronald C. Lilly
Stu earned his master's degree in polymer chemistry and has held technical management roles in the adhesive and coatings industry. In 1982 he cofounded Coating Sciences, a manufacturer of specialty adhesive films and tapes. By 1995, this start-up had grown to $25 million in sales, with a compounded growth rate of 20% and operating income of 15%. In 1994, Coating Sciences completed an $11 million expansion into a new site and was acquired by Scapa Group plc the following year. He became President and General Manager of Scapa's North American division in 1997. Stu completed four strategic acquisitions and by 2001, Scapa North America had sales of $120 million, while maintaining double digit operating income. In 2000, he also became Global Director of Scapa's medical business. During a three-year period, the medical division acquired three companies and grew five fold to $30 million in annual sales.		Ron earned a master's degree in business and has held key management positions in sales, business development and marketing. During his 18-year career with Loctite Corporation, he guided the development of new products and businesses in the medical, electronics, automotive and industrial markets. Ron also acquired P&L experience as General Manager of new technology ventures. After joining Coating Sciences as Vice President of Marketing in 1994, Ron integrated products and acquisitions into a growing North American business. He became Vice President of the North American Automotive business in 2000 achieving 21% growth. Ron has also served as a member of Scapa North America's Board of Directors.

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