Franklin International
Chris Szumigala is a seasoned manufacturing engineer with extensive experience in the chemical industry, currently working at Franklin International since January 2017. Previous roles at The Dow Chemical Company included Lead Production Coordinator, Lead Production Engineer, Reliability Engineer, and Project Engineer, where Chris successfully led various initiatives that optimized production processes, enhanced asset reliability, and contributed to significant cost savings. Early career positions involved engineering co-op experiences at The Dow Chemical Company and LEONI, providing a solid foundation in reliability, improvement engineering, and component design. Chris holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.
Franklin International
Franklin International was established in 1935 and today is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives, sealants and polymers for commercial and industrial applications.