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Recruiting for Growth - An Interview with Jack Pattie, President & CEO of Ventec USA
November 3, 2015 | Philip StotenEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
Ventec USA is growing its successful US team, whilst others seem to be suffering from closures, stock downgrades and market challenges. I caught up with Ventec USA President Jack Pattie to find out why they are busy bucking trends.
Philip Stoten: Jack, thanks for talking to us. First of all why are things so volatile in the US market right now?
Jack Pattie: I think that one reason for the volatility in the US market is that the Asia market is a bit slower right now. When there is a slowdown in the East, everyone looks to the West to fill that gap. There is also an unprecedented level of overcapacity in laminate and PCB supply in the Far East right now. This is making some laminate vendors less able to compete, particularly those with a fragmented supply chain into the region.
What the industry doesn’t need are vendors that come and go, shifting focus from region to region as demands shift. The US market in particular needs consistency and commitment. Ventec is very committed to the US market and when the other copper clad laminate factories in China get busy again and start to refocus their resources, Ventec will still be here, delivering from a focused integrated supply chain.
Philip: Ventec seems to be enjoying a much more positive and stable growth in the US. Why do you think that is?
Jack: Whilst I appreciate the sentiment, I would like to point out that it is not an overnight success. We have been working for many years to position Ventec as a technical laminator, supplying very high-quality materials at competitive pricing. Our US business model is unique as we own our own distribution channel and this enables Ventec to be able to withstand the onslaught of competition.
Philip: Ventec is enjoying some real expansion. Are you recruiting and how hard is it to find the right talent?
Jack: Yes we are recruiting and as we take Ventec USA to the next level it is crucial that we find the right talent to turn our vision of being the best technical laminator into a reality. We have just opened a new facility in Fremont CA which brings our footprint to four fully operational facilities in the USA. In order to capitalize on our growing success and expansion, we are recruiting for a newly created position of vice president of operations. In addition we are also recruiting for technical service, sales staff in specific territories and another operator for our QTA press to handle the growing demand for our products. This is one more example of Ventec’s commitment to the US market. We have been and continue to be here for the long haul.
Philip: Thank you, Jack.
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