Richard Barnes

Richard Barnes is a seasoned professional in the plastics industry with extensive experience spanning over four decades. Currently serving as a Certified Paulson Instructor and Consultant at Paulson Training Programs, Inc. since February 2016, Richard specializes in providing interactive training and e-learning solutions for plastics professionals. Prior to this role, Richard held various engineering and management positions, including Senior Process Engineer at Monahan Filaments Inc. and Engineering Manager at Fagerdala USA, where notable achievements included significant productivity increases and process improvements. Richard's comprehensive background combines practical engineering skills with educational expertise, supported by degrees in Chemical Engineering and Teaching Certificates from the University of Waterloo and RRC Polytech, respectively.