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January 12, 2009 - ZERO Manufacturing, Inc. Announces Hiring of New Vice President of Operations
North Salt Lake, UT (Monday, January 12, 2009) – ZERO Manufacturing, Inc. announced today the hiring of Brett Skinner as Vice President of Operations. Mr. Skinner assumes the responsibility immediately.
Mr. Skinner comes to ZERO after 22 years of service with Autoliv Inc. in Ogden, UT. During those 22 years with Autoliv, Mr. Skinner served in such positions as Production Control Manager, Operations Manager, Director of Supplier Process Development, and, most recently, Director of Production Control and Logistics, a position that he has held since 2004. Mr. Skinner has also been trained in the implementation and application process of the Toyota Production System, and looks forward to driving ZERO to results using this philosophy. Mr. Skinner has a Bachelor of Science degree from Weber State University in Ogden, UT.
During this transition we ask that your support and continued efforts be given to ZERO and Mr. Skinner in his new role. We look forward to our continued success and new enhancements of ZERO in its manufacturing operations.
About ZERO Corporation
ZERO Corporation, acquired in June 2008 by Protostar Partners LLC, is comprised of ZERO Manufacturing, Inc. and ZERO Cases (UK) Ltd. ZERO Manufacturing, Inc. (based in North Salt Lake, Utah) is a world-class manufacturer of quality, deep-drawn and fabricated aluminum and molded plastic cases, enclosures and assemblies for the aerospace, industrial, medical, electronics and telecommunications markets.
ZERO Cases (UK) Ltd. (based in Birmingham, United Kingdom) is strategically located in the center of the United Kingdom. ZERO Cases UK produces a wide range of deep-drawn aluminum cases and non-case applications that meet the unique demands of the European market.
About Protostar Partners, LLC
Protostar Partners, LLC was founded in 2001 and is based in New York City. Protostar is an operationally focused private equity firm that invests in middle-market industrial and consumer goods companies. Protostar’s principals have cumulatively managed over $750 million of committed capital and have invested in over 50 companies.