Chem-Trend
Michael M. is a seasoned procurement and supply chain management professional with over 30 years of experience, currently serving as Purchasing Manager at Chem-Trend, where responsibilities include managing a North American purchasing team and overseeing strategic plans with a budget of $90 million. Previous roles at Chem-Trend include Commodity Manager, Senior Materials Supervisor, Purchasing Supervisor, Supplier Quality Specialist, and Senior Buyer, showcasing expertise in supplier relationship management, quality management, and cost reduction initiatives. Michael M. co-founded Local Auction Online Inc., contributing to its establishment as a successful online platform. Educational achievements include a BA in Business, IT from Cleary University, a Black Belt in Six Sigma from Freudenberg-NOK, and an Associate's degree in Management of Information Systems from Cleary College.
Chem-Trend
Chem-Trend is a leader in delivering innovative, value-adding solutions that improve quality, reduce costs and boost productivity for molding and casting operations around the world. Our network of industry experts work onsite with customers and in our advanced laboratories to resolve manufacturing challenges. Our technology portfolio includes a wide variety of high-performance release agents and related processing aids used in the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, tire, composites, thermoplastics and wood composite industries. With offices and manufacturing sites in North America, South America, Asia and Europe, Chem-Trend is a local partner to customers wherever they do business. As a member of the Freudenberg Group, Chem-Trend can also leverage vast innovation, supply chain and financial resources to better serve industry. We embrace the group’s “Guiding Principles” to deliver exceptional value to our customers, lead our sustainable business practices and build a culture dedicated to ethical conduct and respect for our employees.