Joe Tarantino

Joseph A. Tarantino is the Vice President of Operations for Americo Manufacturing Company and is responsible for all facets of the non-wovens operation, which include engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, conversion and logistics. Mr. Tarantino works closely with senior management to oversee day-to-day operations of the overall business. Joe joined Americo in September 2001, and has more than 30+ years of experience in the operation and management of abrasives and nonwoven materials production facilities.

Mr. Tarantino graduated from The University of Buffalo in 1972 with a major in Biology. He began his career as co-owner of a Pharmaceutical packaging company. From 1979 to 1984, Joseph worked for Carborundum Abrasives in the R&D department and was one of the key individuals responsible for the development of an Electron Beam processing line.