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The Vollrath Company Appoints A New Vice President Of Operations



The Vollrath Company announces Brad Nye has joined the company as senior vice president of Operations. In this role, he is responsible for leading and managing the entire Vollrath operations organization including U.S. manufacturing, supply chain, environmental health and safety, and distribution.


Erik Lampe, president and CEO said:

“We are thrilled to welcome Brad Nye to our organization. Brad brings a fresh perspective and valuable experience and expertise to Vollrath. He shares our values and has a deep understanding of the importance of people in driving a company's success.”

“He has demonstrated his commitment to excellence every step of the way in his career. We have full confidence that Brad will be essential in driving innovation, efficiency, and growth across Vollrath's global facilities and organization.”


Brad Nye is well prepared for his role at The Vollrath Company thanks to a wealth of experience in the manufacturing industry. With over two decades of leadership background, he has proven his expertise in driving change management and operational excellence spanning various industries.


Most recently he held the role of vice president of Manufacturing at Sub-Zero Group, Inc., and previously vice president of Operations at Alliance Laundry Systems LLC. During his extended tenure at Toyota North America he held positions as general manager in Stamping and Die Fabrication. He adopted standardized processes and standard work as core principles of any safe, quality-driven operation. His rich background in the manufacturing industry and proven track record of success make him a valuable addition to Vollrath's leadership team.


About The Vollrath Company


Founded in 1874 and based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, The Vollrath Company is a privately held, family-owned and, today, a six- and seventh-generation woman-owned company. It has nine factories spread across the United States, Europe and China that manufacture products to exacting quality standards globally, backed by outstanding customer service. The company focuses on quality design, engineering and manufacturing across its business divisions for foodservice and custom and specialty products. For more information, visit vollrathcompany.com.


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