PiovanGroup North America
John Erkert is an experienced executive in the field of industrial automation and finance, currently serving as CEO North America for PiovanGroup since March 2024. Previously, John held the role of COO North America at PiovanGroup and CFO North America prior to that, overseeing financial operations across various brands under the company's umbrella. Additionally, John serves as a Fiduciary Board Member for Nu-Vu Conair Pvt. Ltd. and SCI Holdings II, Inc., and has been involved with Robinson Fans as a Fiduciary Board and Finance Committee Member since 2017. John has a strong background in finance, having held CFO positions at Benshaw, Inc., and IPEG, Inc., and experience in academic roles including an adjunct assistant professor position at Rockford University. John Erkert holds an MBA from Northern Illinois University and has participated in international educational programs in South Korea and China.
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PiovanGroup North America
Piovan North America serves as the regional headquarters for PiovanGroup, an Italian company and a global leader in the design and manufacture of industrial automation systems for the storage, conveying, and processing of plastics and various other products. Situated in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, the Group's brands available in North America encompass Piovan, Conair, Doteco, Pelletron, Piovan UnaDyn, and Thermal Care. Piovan serves both the Mexican and Canadian markets, supplying automation systems for the storage, conveying, and preparation of polymers and powders. Conair, is a leading manufacturer of automation for plastics processing; a wide range of equipment for drying, blending, conveying, size-reduction, heat transfer, downstream extrusion, and storage and turnkey system solutions. Doteco, specializes in automation solutions in blending/dosing for the extrusion of plastic films, sheets, profiles and synthetic fibers. Pelletron, serves as a global provider of complex pneumatic conveying systems and dedusting technologies for the plastics and food industries. Thermal Care, a leader in top-tier heat-transfer solutions across various industries - including plastics, food & beverage, and more than fifty other industry segments. Piovan UnaDyn, a prominent manufacturer of complete automation systems for plastics with specific solutions for recyclers and manufacturers utilizing post-consumer recycled polymers. Founded in 1934 as a mechanical company, PiovanGroup entered the plastics industry in 1964, specializing in the production of automation systems. Passion, tenacity, and constant determination have enabled PiovanGroup to increasingly strengthen its global presence. The Group has become a multinational corporation with 14 production plants, 44 service and sales branches, representatives and distributors covering 70 countries and more than 2,000 employees worldwide.