The STEELASTIC Co.
Jim Mitchell is a Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in mechanical design and project engineering. At The Steelastic Company since May 2016, Jim has served in roles focusing on mechanical engineering and design. Prior to this position, Jim worked as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Stolle Machinery Company LLC from April 2015 to April 2016. Jim also has a significant tenure at Drake Manufacturing Services Co., serving as a Mechanical Design Engineer from January 2004 to March 2015, and at Thermatool Mill Systems as a Project Engineer from January 1998 to October 2002. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science (BSAS) in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Youngstown State University, completed from 1994 to 1999, and attended the University of Cincinnati for mechanical engineering studies from 1992 to 1994.
The STEELASTIC Co.
The STEELASTIC Co., LLC is the leading designer and manufacturer of extrusion-based systems for manufacturing belt, cap strip, inner liner, and apex components for passenger, truck, bus, off road, aircraft and motorcycle tires. STEELASTIC is fueling a “Go Calenderless” revolution in the tire making industry, allowing tire makers to now profitably manufacture shorter runs of multiple SKUs. Today, STEELASTIC has over 900 systems operating in more than 55 countries around the world. STEELASTIC has been owned by Heico Companies LLC since 1998. Chicago-based Heico is a privately held, WBENC-certified business with a portfolio of more than 50 companies worldwide representing engineered components, specialty equipment, construction and industrial services and steel products.