Michael Ridge

Vice President Operations at Crane Composites

Michael Ridge has extensive work experience in the manufacturing industry. Michael started their career as a Project Engineer at Delco Remy in 1990. Michael then worked at Vitamins Inc. as a Plant Engineer, where they managed capital projects and supervised the maintenance department from 1991 to 1994. Michael then joined Crane Composites, where they held various roles. Michael started as a Process Engineer in 1994 and later became a Technical Manager from 1998 to 2004. Michael then served as a Plant Manager for a 200-employee manufacturing facility, responsible for driving improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance from 2004 to 2013. From 2013 to 2021, they served as the Plant Manager for a 135-person site, leading the manufacturing of fiberglass reinforced plastic for high-end Recreational Vehicles. Currently, Michael is the Vice President of Operations at Crane Composites.

Michael Ridge obtained a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, which they pursued from 1986 to 1990.

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Mishawaka, United States

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Crane Composites

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Crane Composites Inc., a subsidiary of Crane Holdings, Co. (NYSE:CR), is the world's leading provider of fiber-reinforced composite materials. We combine our expertise in composite material science, process and technology with a deep understanding of customer needs to deliver innovative products that outperform traditional metals and woods. Our lightweight composite products deliver unsurpassed strength and durability. Since 1954, we have continued to pioneer numerous patented technologies for industrial and commercial product applications. We’ve built a proven reputation for industry leadership by partnering with customers and suppliers to deliver advanced, industry-leading solutions. Our products and our team reflect our mission statement: We are a performance driven organization committed to global leadership and the production of high quality composite materials. And we are committed to profitable growth that benefits our employees and stakeholders by adhering to our high standards of Operational Excellence and our Crane Values. Customers benefit not only from the outstanding performance characteristics of our products; they also realize value from our extensive product support program available at facilities worldwide. Globally, our expert product teams are focused on the needs of customers to provide unparalleled service and expertise. Crane Composites employs approximately 500 people worldwide with manufacturing sites in Channahon, IL; Jonesboro, AR; Florence, KY and Goshen, IN. . Click here to see photos and addresses of our facilities.


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