Intellex Acquires Expert by Big Village

We're thrilled to announce that Intellex has acquired Expert by Big Village, effective March 22, 2024. This strategic move enhances our capabilities and strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional solutions to our customers.

Stay tuned for more updates on how this acquisition will benefit our clients and experts.

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Expert Details

Wood Veneer Products: Production, Marketing, and Troubleshooting

ID: 722855 Kentucky, USA

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Expert has a wide range of knowledge about the specifications, manufacturing and sub-manufacturing of architectural wood veneer paneling. This knowledge includes all aspects of veneer selection, splicing methods, adhesives, and production techniques.

Expert has extensive knowledge in the manufacture of hardwood plywood. His knowledge includes face and core selection, veneer splicing methods, adhesive and laminating processes and techniques, as well as complete knowledge of veneer face grades. He also has extensive knowledge in determining costs, yields, and establishing labor costs.

Expert is knowledgeable of the manufacture and processing of reconstituted wood veneers.

Expert is experienced with the manufacturing processes of sapwood veneers into plywood, architectural panels, and flexible wood veneer sheets.

Expert is expert in the manufacturing, slicing, trimming, splicing, pressing, and production of all types of wood veneer. He has complete knowledge of ANSI veneer grades, as well as trade association grades.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1970 Degree: BS Subject: Education Institution: Central Michigan University
Year: 1978 Degree: Subject: Business Management Institution: University of Louisville

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1973 to 2013 Employer: Flexible Materials, Inc. Title: Vice President Department:
Responsibilities:
Expert is responsible for all sales and marketing functions in the company. He also has over 40 years experience in all aspects of manufacturing, product development, troubleshooting, plant operations, and industry issues. He is often called upon to speak at industry seminars and functions. He has been active and in leadership positions on several industry trade groups, specifically Architectural Woodwork Institute, Hardwood Plywood Veneer Association, and Laminating Materials Association.

Career Accomplishments

Associations / Societies
Expert is a long time member of the following associations: Hardwood Plywood Veneer Association, Laminating Materials Association, Architectural Woodwork Institute, and Sales Marketing Management Association.
Professional Appointments
He has served on the boards of all associations of which he is a member, serving on several for multiple terms, and also having additional leadership positions within these organizations.
Awards / Recognition
Expert was awarded the SMA Executive of the Year in 1995, and SMA Humanitarian of the Year in 1996.
Publications and Patents Summary
He has over 20 published articles and speaking engagements in trade publications and conferences.

Additional Experience

Expert Witness Experience
In District Court at Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1999, Expert gave testimony concerning lamination of wood veneer to substrates.
Training / Seminars
He has participated in more than 10 industry conferences as a featured speaker on the topics of wood veneer. The specific subjects have ranged from design, manufacturing, and application, to finishing.
Vendor Selection
Expert has 25 years of participation in vendor selection for his company.
Marketing Experience
He has 27 years of significant marketing experience to wholesale distributors, OEM accounts, and specialty manufacturers.

Fields of Expertise

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