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Biography
Paul Nugent, PhD, MEng Paul Nugent is an independent, international consultant working in the rotational molding industry. He specializes in the training of molders on a wide range of molding-related topics and also in general consulting for production related issues. A native of Northern Ireland, he studied at The Queen’s University of Belfast where he received a Masters Degree in Aeronautical Engineering and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. His work on rotational molding began in 1987 resulting in the development of the principles and system of Rotolog and computer simulation models for the process. Work at the University involved development projects with companies both in Europe and the USA and offered Paul the opportunity to travel to many molders and gain insight into the industry. In 1995, he and his wife Orla moved to the USA where he worked at Remcon Plastics, Inc. in Pennsylvania as Director of Technology until early in 2001. His responsibilities included operations, engineering, quality control and work using lean manufacturing techniques and how they might apply to a rotomolding plant. He has lectured worldwide on the subject of rotational molding and has written a number of papers on the subject. An active member of the Association of Rotational Molders, he has served on several committees and the Board of Directors. He is a former member of the Materials Committee and most recently chaired the Process, Equipment and Tooling Committee and the Cycle Time Reduction Committee. His recently completed book, Rotational Molding: A Practical Guide, is the most comprehensive study on the process to date and offers both a review of the technology as reported in technical papers over the last 30 years and his direct experience working in a rotomolding environment. His passion for rotational molding is matched only by one for travel and both he and Orla take the opportunity to visit friends in the industry around the world as often as possible. This international focus is one that he plans to continue and develop, with opportunities for connecting molders and suppliers around the globe. Work Background Mar 2001 – Present Completed the three year process of writing a new book on rotational molding – Rotational Molding: A Practical Guide. Providing training seminars on rotational molding and Lean Manufacturing for general audiences and in-house programs. General consulting work for the rotational molding community with a focus very much on the practical aspects of the process. Apr 1995 – Mar 2001 Vice President, Director of Technology at Remcon Plastics, Inc. responsible for Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality Control departments. Overall responsibility for the implementation of the ISO9001 Quality Standard. Developed a lean manufacturing program for the rotational molding operation. Developed closed loop control
system for molding machines using infrared thermometry (IRT) in cooperation with
Ferry Industries, Inc. Oct 1993 - Apr 1995 Center Manager of The Rotational Moulding Research Centre at The Queen's University of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Responsible for coordinating work on rotational molding research and development throughout Europe and North America. Supervised permanent technical staff and academic research assistants. Lectured widely on rotational molding development work and process control. Sep 1992 - Sep 1993 Research Fellow - Queen’s University, Belfast. Development of rotational molding control and processing systems. Assisted in European wide consultancy and research. Sep 1990 - Sep 1992 Research Fellow - Science and Engineering Research Council for the UK. Research and Development post for extending research work from PhD thesis. Developed world’s first process control system for rotational molding - Rotolog. Member of the Society of Plastics Engineers (USA) Associate Member of the Institute of Materials (UK) Member of the Process and Tooling Committee of the Association of Rotational Molders 1997 - Present Member of the Board of Directors of ARM (2000) Chairman of the PET and Cycle Time Reduction Committees for ARM (2000-2001) Member of the Materials Committee of the Association of Rotational Molders (1995-1997) EducationAug 1987 - Sep 1990 PhD in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering specializing in Rotational Molding of Plastics. The Queen’s University of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Oct 1983 - Jun 1987 Master of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering with Professional Studies. The Queen’s University of Belfast, Northern Ireland. |
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