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With over a quarter-century spent in the industry, Patrick Roussey II’s focus has always been on his customers and helping advance the future generation of moldmakers by providing educational and learning opportunities for younger men and women interested in joining the industry.
The SPE Mold Technologies Division Mold Maker of the Year award was generously sponsored by Hasco America and includes a $1,000 donation to an industry training center chosen by the recipient. has elected to give the donation to the local Sturgis High School (SHS) Manufacturing Program. He plans for Mayer Tool to partner with the SHS Manufacturing Program to design and build an injection mold from concept to sampling.
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