Press Release: Unadilla Laminated Products Promotes Three to Vice President
Unadilla Laminated Products Promotes Three to Vice
President
President
Unadilla,
NY (January 17, 2013) – Today Unadilla Laminated Products (Una-Lam), a local
wood products manufacturer, named Leif Van Cott vice president of operations,
Rik Vandermeulen vice president of engineering, and Zoë van der Meulen vice
president of communication. All three have worked for the Una-Lam since 2005
and represent the sixth generation of the Van Cott family to have worked for the
company.
NY (January 17, 2013) – Today Unadilla Laminated Products (Una-Lam), a local
wood products manufacturer, named Leif Van Cott vice president of operations,
Rik Vandermeulen vice president of engineering, and Zoë van der Meulen vice
president of communication. All three have worked for the Una-Lam since 2005
and represent the sixth generation of the Van Cott family to have worked for the
company.
“I am thrilled to have three such
dedicated and experienced leaders on our team,” remarked Craig Van Cott, president.
“Leif, Rik, and Zoë have brought expertise in their respective fields that has
helped Una-Lam succeed in a challenging economic climate. I congratulate them
on their promotions and look forward to continuing to work with them into the
future.”
dedicated and experienced leaders on our team,” remarked Craig Van Cott, president.
“Leif, Rik, and Zoë have brought expertise in their respective fields that has
helped Una-Lam succeed in a challenging economic climate. I congratulate them
on their promotions and look forward to continuing to work with them into the
future.”
About
Leif Van Cott
Leif Van Cott
Leif Van Cott graduated from Boston
University in 2001 with a B.S.B.A in finance. Before joining Una-Lam, Leif
worked in human resources for Wheelabrator Technologies Inc in New Hampshire.
Leif also served from 2006 to 2013 on the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce
Board.
University in 2001 with a B.S.B.A in finance. Before joining Una-Lam, Leif
worked in human resources for Wheelabrator Technologies Inc in New Hampshire.
Leif also served from 2006 to 2013 on the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce
Board.
About
Rik Vandermeulen
Rik Vandermeulen
Rik Vandermeulen graduated summa cum laude from the University of
Notre Dame in 2000 with a B.S. in civil engineering. Before joining Una-Lam,
Rik worked for McNamara/Salvia, Inc., a structural engineering firm in Boston,
MA. He is licensed as a professional engineer in ten states. Rik is the secretary
of the Unadilla Rotary Club and serves on the CDO STEM Council.
Notre Dame in 2000 with a B.S. in civil engineering. Before joining Una-Lam,
Rik worked for McNamara/Salvia, Inc., a structural engineering firm in Boston,
MA. He is licensed as a professional engineer in ten states. Rik is the secretary
of the Unadilla Rotary Club and serves on the CDO STEM Council.
About
Zoë van der Meulen
Zoë van der Meulen
Zoë van der Meulen graduated magna cum laude from the University of
Notre Dame in 1998 with a B.A. in government and history. Before joining Una-Lam,
Zoë was director of marketing for the Northeast Human Resources Association in
Wellesley, MA. Zoë is past-president of the Unadilla Rotary Club, serves on the
CDO Workforce Investment Board, and is an active volunteer with other local and
international organizations.
Notre Dame in 1998 with a B.A. in government and history. Before joining Una-Lam,
Zoë was director of marketing for the Northeast Human Resources Association in
Wellesley, MA. Zoë is past-president of the Unadilla Rotary Club, serves on the
CDO Workforce Investment Board, and is an active volunteer with other local and
international organizations.
About
Una-Lam
Una-Lam
In 1892, the Van Cott family began
selling lumber in Unadilla, NY and in 1906 made the first Unadilla silo,
beginning a product line that would serve farmers until the 1980s. The company
incorporated as the Unadilla Silo Company, Inc. in 1909.
selling lumber in Unadilla, NY and in 1906 made the first Unadilla silo,
beginning a product line that would serve farmers until the 1980s. The company
incorporated as the Unadilla Silo Company, Inc. in 1909.
To further its commitment to farmers,
the Unadilla Silo Company experimented with glue laminated barn rafters in
1928. By 1963, this business had picked up steam and the Unadilla Laminated Products
division expanded into a new facility in nearby Sidney, NY where production continues
today.
the Unadilla Silo Company experimented with glue laminated barn rafters in
1928. By 1963, this business had picked up steam and the Unadilla Laminated Products
division expanded into a new facility in nearby Sidney, NY where production continues
today.
For more than a century, Una-Lam has
built its reputation on a constant commitment to quality and an eye on the
future of building. Today’s leaders at Una-Lam continue to embody the spirit of
tradition meeting innovation.
built its reputation on a constant commitment to quality and an eye on the
future of building. Today’s leaders at Una-Lam continue to embody the spirit of
tradition meeting innovation.
For more information about Una-Lam’s
products and services call 607-369-9341 or visit www.unalam.com.
products and services call 607-369-9341 or visit www.unalam.com.
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